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5 Benefits of Reading to Babies and Little Kids

Reading to your child builds language skills, encourages bonding and readies them for school success

Do Statins Increase Dementia Risk?

Despite earlier concerns, recent research suggests statins don’t raise dementia risk — and they may lower it

10 Ways To Help Prevent Tension Headaches

Managing stress, using good posture, stretching, getting enough sleep and hydrating can all work to help keep the pain away

Brighten Your Smile: The Best Ways to Safely Whiten Your Teeth

A variety of OTC products and professional treatments can be effective at removing stains on teeth

May Is National Mental Health Awareness Month

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Signs of Burnout: What It Is, How It Feels and How To Recover

Burnout is often driven by long periods of stress without time to recover — but practicing self-care and creating work/life boundaries can help

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Is It Possible To Become Addicted to Social Media?

It isn’t a recognized mental health disorder, but research shows that problematic social media use can negatively affect your mental health, self-esteem and sleep

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Emotional Numbness: What Causes It and What To Do About It

Going numb may be your brain’s way of protecting you from trauma, depression, anxiety and overwhelm

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What’s The Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack?

The terms are often used to describe intense feelings of fear and anxiety

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Why Alcohol and Antidepressants Don’t Mix

Alcohol is a depressant and can interfere with your sleep, mood and more

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Why Summer Depression Happens — and How To Cope

Seasonal depression is usually associated with cold weather, but it can affect you in the summer, too

Women’s Health Must-Knows

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Managing Endometriosis Pain

An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and heat therapy can all help — but severe pain may require medical treatment

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What To Know About Menopause and Bone Loss

Estrogen loss contributes to bone loss, which significantly raises your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis

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How Stress Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance

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Should Women Get Treatment for Low Testosterone?

Testosterone therapy may be an option for women to help address low libido

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PMOS Belly: What It Is and How To Get Rid of It

Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can cause weight to accumulate around your midsection

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5 Tips for Living With Uterine Fibroids

To help manage symptoms, switch to more absorbent period products, make healthy lifestyle changes and explore treatment options

When Disease Runs in the Family

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Breast Cancer Can Be Genetic: Here’s What To Know

Certain genes passed down from either side of your family can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer and related cancers

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Understanding How Some Dementia Is Hereditary

Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it

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What To Know About High Cholesterol That Runs in the Family

High cholesterol can be genetic, but testing and treatment can lower your heart disease risk

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Is Prostate Cancer Genetic? Here’s What You Need To Know

Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer

Acne Do’s and Don’ts

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Pimple Popping: Is It Safe To Do?

It’s best to avoid picking at zits, which can damage your skin (though there are ways to minimize the risk)

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Get Rid of Acne Scars With These 11 Dermatologist-Approved Solutions

Achieve clearer skin with chemical peels, dermabrasion, fillers and laser resurfacing

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Adult Acne: What Causes It and What To Do About It

As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts

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How To Get Rid of Blackheads

Try exfoliating and using salicylic acid to treat this pesky skin care issue

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Can Pimple Patches Make a Zit Go Away?

‘Zit stickers’ can help heal a new or popped pimple, but they’re limited when it comes to managing acne

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Antibiotics for Acne: How Much Is Too Much?

Antibiotics should be used for short periods alongside other treatments to help with inflammation

Recent Articles

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May 22, 2026/Children’s Health
How To Collect Colostrum During Pregnancy

Proper timing and storage matter when it comes to harvesting this liquid gold

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May 22, 2026/Heart Health
Does Exercise Lower Cholesterol?

By boosting your ‘good’ cholesterol, exercise can indirectly lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol — but it’s most helpful when paired with dietary changes

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May 22, 2026/Children’s Health
Busted Lip? Here’s What To Do

The first step is flushing out the cut with clean, cold water

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May 21, 2026/Mental Health
8 Ways To Address Your Social Anxiety

Challenging negative thoughts and making a game plan for future events can help

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May 21, 2026/Infectious Disease
What We Can Learn From a Case of the Cooties

The imaginary illness that routinely spreads on playgrounds offers some real-life lessons

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May 21, 2026/Heart Health
Is Aspirin a Blood Thinner?

Yes, aspirin is a commonly prescribed blood thinner that can lower cardiovascular disease risk — but it’s not for everyone

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May 20, 2026/Digestive
Why Do Hemorrhoids Itch? What Causes the Uncomfortable Sensation and How To Stop It

That constant itch is common, but relief starts with understanding what’s causing the irritation

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May 20, 2026/Digestive
8 Ways To Prevent Hemorrhoids

Your pooping habits, diet and fluid intake can all play a role in limiting painful hemorrhoid issues

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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