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Why Gardening Is So Good for You

This outdoor activity can boost your mood, strengthen your body and support your long-term health

Plant-Based Milk Options: What To Know Before You Choose

Nondairy milks like soy, oat and almond can offer many benefits, but the key to choosing one depends on your nutritional needs and taste preferences

The Best Brain Foods for Better Memory and Function

Turn to foods that are high in polyphenols, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids

When Do Babies Start Talking?

From coos and babbles to first words and short sentences, there’s a wide range of what’s considered ‘normal’

Understanding Autism

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ADHD vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?

Between 50% and 70% of autistic people also have an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis

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Debunking 8 Autism Myths and Misconceptions

For starters, autism spectrum disorder isn’t a disease

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Here’s What You Need To Know About the Connection Between Autism and OCD

Autism and OCD often co-occur, but distinguishing between them is crucial for successful treatment

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What ‘High-Functioning Autism’ Means (and Why You Shouldn’t Call It That)

Describing people as ‘high- or low-functioning’ is both medically inaccurate and dehumanizing

Spring Cleaning

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Hydrogen Peroxide: When To Use It and When To Skip It

It’s a great disinfectant for around your home, but not for your skin

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Indoor Air Quality: Why It Matters and How To Improve It

Open the windows, keep a clean house and consider putting in preventive features like carbon monoxide detectors

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Is Your Loofah Full of Bacteria?

This puffy shower accessory can become lodged with skin cells (and other gross things), so make sure you dry it daily and clean it once a week

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Your Water Bottle May Be Growing Mold: Here’s How To Prevent It

Mold and bacteria in your reusable water bottle can cause health issues like infections, respiratory issues and allergic reactions

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Is Castile Soap a Cure-All Cleanser?

This olive oil-based soap is generally mild and safe when diluted

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How Often Should You Wash Your Bath Towels?

Wash your bath towels at least once a week, and washcloths at least twice a week

Nature’s Sweet Superfoods

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Why Plums Are the Plumb Perfect Fruit

Eating more plums can help keep your bowels moving, prevent chronic diseases and protect against cancer

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The Health Benefits of Guava

The superfood is high in vitamin C and can help improve your digestion and boost your immune system

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What Is Jujube?

The small red fruit is a good source of potassium and vitamin C — and may support your gut and brain health

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What Elderberries Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Health

This fruit has clear nutritional benefits — but there’s little evidence it can prevent or treat illness

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8 Reasons To Eat More Citrus Fruits

Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits have nutrients that help support immune system, heart and gut health

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5 Health Benefits of Raspberries

Raspberries are packed with nutrients that can reduce inflammation and prevent chronic diseases

The Personality Spectrum

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What Is an Introvert? Common Traits and Misconceptions

Introverts tend to seek alone time to gain energy — they may keep small, close groups of loved ones and often think before they speak

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What Does It Really Mean To Be an Extrovert?

Extroverts are energized by people and places around them and tend to process thoughts out loud

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Ambiverts: The Often-Overlooked Personality Type

Ambiverts tend to balance traits of both introverts and extroverts — and they’re more common

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Otroverts: An Emerging Personality Type

Otroversion is all about making connections on your own terms

Recent Articles

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April 24, 2026/Heart Health
Why Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms Can Change From Day to Day and Over Time

Factors like dehydration, stress, heavy meals, alcohol and aging can affect how you feel when you’re living with HCM

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April 24, 2026/Pregnancy & Childbirth
Yes, Tamiflu Is Safe While You’re Pregnant

This antiviral treatment can help you avoid flu complications

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April 24, 2026/Lung
Nicotine-Free Vaping: What You Should Know

Even without nicotine, vapes can contain volatile organic compounds that may damage your lungs and enter your bloodstream

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April 23, 2026/Brain & Nervous System
What Does ‘Sleep Latency’ Mean?

The term refers to how long it takes you to fall asleep, which can be a key factor in overall sleep quality

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April 23, 2026/Diet, Food & Fitness
Work Out in Bed With These Exercises

Get ready to squeeze your glutes, lift your quads and reverse some crunches

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Do You Really Shrink With Age?

Losing a little height is normal, but bigger changes can signal bone weakening and osteoporosis

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How To Overcome Shame and Stigma With Type 2 Diabetes

Avoiding outside messaging may be difficult, but you can change how you think about T2D

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April 22, 2026/Eye Care
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?

Blue light-filtering glasses may help some people sleep better, but they don’t prevent eye strain and aren’t needed for eye health

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Living With Chronic Conditions

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Understanding Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Understanding Chronic Hives
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Living Well With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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Living With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Living With IgA Nephropathy and C3G Kidney Diseases
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Managing Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
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Living With Huntington’s Disease
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Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer