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This Is Your Brain on Exercise: Why Movement Matters So Much

Physical activity can help preserve and improve your cognitive function and fend off dementia, stroke and other health concerns

Why Alcohol and Antidepressants Don’t Mix

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

Hypomenorrhea: Understanding Light Periods

Stress, PCOS, perimenopause or hyperthyroidism may cause a low flow

What Is Generational Trauma? And How You Can Break the Cycle

We can carry the experiences from previous generations, like family baggage and trauma — but healing is possible

Healthier Holiday Eats

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Recipe: Light Sweet Potato Casserole

A delicious, sweet dish, minus the fat

cranberry sauce with pecans on top
Recipe: Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce

Impress your Thanksgiving guests with this homemade treat!

cream cheese whipped potatoes
Recipe: Cream Cheese Whipped Potatoes

A creamy and satisfying side dish

apple stuffing
Recipe: Apple Stuffing

A sweet twist on this holiday dish, complete with fiber and antioxidants

Sliced butternut squash.
Recipe Adventure: Harness the Sweetness of Butternut Squash

11 different ways to enjoy this wonderful winter squash

several twice-baked potatoes
Recipe: Healthier Twice-Baked Potatoes

An easy side you can make ahead of time

Safe Travels

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What To Know Before Take-Off: Packing Medications for Vacation

Make it easy on yourself by checking airline regulations and keeping meds in your carry-on

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How Airplane Travel Affects Your Body

Flying can cause dehydration and bloating and make you feel tired and stressed

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On the Road Again With Constipation

From staying hydrated to staying on schedule, these tips can help you stay regular on-the-go

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What To Know if You’re Flying With Heart Problems

Making a health plan with your doctor before you leave will make it easier to sit back and enjoy your flight

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Flying With a Baby: Your Questions Answered

Dress baby in layers, gate-check your stroller and bring noise-canceling headphones

Parent sharing bowl of nuts with children while on road trip.
Healthy Snacks on the Go for Your Next Flight or Road Trip

Plan ahead, bring a cooler when possible and don’t forget the water!

Living Well With Diabetes

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Type 1 Diabetes: Family-Friendly Meal Planning

Focus on balanced meals, smart snacks, consistent eating and choice-driven conversations

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Here’s What To Know About Choosing Cereal if You Have Diabetes

There are better breakfast options, but if it’s got to be cereal, look for whole grains, high fiber and no added sugar

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Can People With Diabetes Have Sugar?

The short answer: Yes, but you need to eat it in moderation and keep track of how much you consume

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Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?

Type 1 diabetes happens when your body doesn’t make insulin, while Type 2 happens when your body can’t use insulin properly

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

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8 Potential Early Warning Signs of Stomach Cancer

Nausea, fullness, heartburn and unexplained weight loss may signal that something is going on with your GI system

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Stomach Cancer: Is There an Inherited Risk?

A small percentage of gastric cancer is genetic

Bowl of oatmeal, topped with fried egg and avocado, with small bowl of seeds on table
Foods To Eat and Avoid When You Have Advanced Gastric Cancer

Opt for soft foods or liquids that are rich in protein, calories and vitamins

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Where and How Stomach Cancer Spreads

Stomach cancer tends to spread to the lymphatic system and liver before moving to other areas

Recent Articles

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November 14, 2025/Lung
Breathing Exercises for COPD

Diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing and huff coughing can help manage COPD symptoms, like chest congestion and shortness of breath

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November 14, 2025/Ear, Nose & Throat
Nose Always Running? Here Are 8 Causes

If your nose is constantly running, it could be allergies, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps or other concerns

Hands with red polished nails holding a packet of contraceptive, birth control pills
November 14, 2025/Women's Health
Can Your Birth Control Double as Emergency Contraception?

The Yuzpe regimen is less effective than other forms of emergency contraceptives, and it’s associated with more side effects

Person lying in bed at night blowing their nose with a tissue
November 13, 2025/Primary Care
Why Does My Nose Get Stuffy at Night?

Allergies, indigestion and the effects of gravity can all mess with your nose at night

Anatomy of sickle cell blood clot
November 13, 2025/Primary Care
Sickle Cell Trait vs. Sickle Cell Disease: What They Mean

People with sickle cell trait have one copy of an abnormal gene — people with the disease have two

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November 13, 2025/Digestive
How Long Can You Safely Keep Leftovers?

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for three to four days or frozen for three to four months

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November 12, 2025/Nutrition
Is the Lion Diet a Healthy Way To Eat?

The meat-based elimination diet restricts important food groups — like fruits and vegetables — that keep you healthy

A couple on the beach, with one holding the other up in an embrace
November 12, 2025/Sex & Relationships
Limerence: The Science of Obsessive Attraction

If you find yourself obsessing over rejection or a one-sided relationship, you’re likely stuck in limerence

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