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How To Find ‘Joyful Movement’ in Every Day

This simple phrase encourages you to enjoy your workouts, not dread them

10 Signs Labor May Be Beginning

Everyone’s unique, and there’s no exact checklist of symptoms, but you may feel contractions, cramps and pelvic pressure

What Are Baby Wake Windows? And How Long Should They Be?

Knowing how much time your baby should typically go between naps can help keep them on a more regular schedule

What It Means To Be Poisonous vs. Venomous

Poisons are inhaled, ingested or absorbed by your skin, while venoms are delivered by bites and stings

Tips for a Healthy Spring

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How To Tame Your Spring Allergies

Reduce the impact of seasonal sniffles by starting your medications ahead of time

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Love Outdoor Workouts and Sports? Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen

Make sure you use a high SPF formula, apply enough and reapply throughout the day

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How Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Health

Go ahead, clear out that clutter — it’s good for you!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Eating Too Fast? Here Are 4 Ways To Slow Down

Eating mindfully, sipping water and chewing slowly can help your brain catch up with your stomach

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Recipe: No-Bake Berry Bread Pudding

A fruity treat that’s easy to make, without any added sugar

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Here’s How Many Calories You Naturally Burn in a Day

Your metabolism may torch 1,300 to 2,000 calories daily with no activity

Common Concerns

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9 Reasons Why You’re Sweating in Your Sleep — And How To Get Relief

Getting to the root cause of night sweats — like menopause, medication side effects, stress or anxiety — can help you manage them

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These Common Triggers Likely Cause Your Psoriasis Flare-Ups

Stress, infections, skin injuries and environmental factors can trigger an onset of psoriasis symptoms

Taking Care of Family

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Why Is My Baby Hairy? Newborn Body Hair Explained

Lanugo — the soft, fine hair that develops in utero — is harmless and will shed within a few weeks

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My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?

Treatments are designed to help with growth hormone deficiency, which can affect your child’s height

April is Donate Life Month

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Being an Organ Donor Means You Could Save Many Lives

More than 20 organs and tissues can be donated, and one donor can help more than 80 people

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11 Kidney Transplant Recovery Tips

Rest, hydration, protein and light exercise all play an important role in your healing

Recent Articles

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April 25, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip

Nonfat and low-fat cream cheese combine for great taste

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April 24, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
Are Acrylic Nails Bad for Your Nails and Skin?

Before your next manicure, weigh the reward against the risk of infection, irritated skin and damaged nails

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April 24, 2024/Children's Health
How To Potty Train: Our Best Tips

Set your child up for potty training success by waiting until they’re ready, keeping the pressure low and going heavy on the praise

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April 24, 2024/Weight Loss
What You Need To Know About Juicing for Weight Loss

Juicing cleanses don’t target fat loss — and you’ll lose important nutrients in the process

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April 23, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
6 Benefits of Medical Pedicures: Should You Try It?

Safety, hygiene and technician training are among the biggest benefits of a ‘medi pedi’

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April 23, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Lettuce-Wrapped, Stuffed Bison Burgers

Lose the bun, enjoy the fun!

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April 23, 2024/Children's Health
When Your Baby Can Have Honey

In babies under 12 months, honey may cause a serious illness called infant botulism

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April 23, 2024/Women's Health
Birth Control and Weight Gain: What the Science Says

Despite popular opinion, scientific research shows that most birth control methods don’t contribute to weight gain

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