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Focus on exercise, healthy eating and weight management to help lower your risk
Healthy eating helps, but so do a lot of other strategies for improving your overall health and wellness
Sizzling temperatures force your heart to work much harder
The photic sneeze reflex is a surprisingly common reaction to bright lights
Burnout is often driven by long periods of stress without time to recover — but practicing self-care and creating work/life boundaries can help
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
Going numb may be your brain’s way of protecting you from trauma, depression, anxiety and overwhelm
The terms are often used to describe intense feelings of fear and anxiety
Alcohol is a depressant and can interfere with your sleep, mood and more
Seasonal depression is usually associated with cold weather, but it can affect you in the summer, too
An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and heat therapy can all help — but severe pain may require medical treatment
Estrogen loss contributes to bone loss, which significantly raises your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis
Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance
Testosterone therapy may be an option for women to help address low libido
Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can cause weight to accumulate around your midsection
To help manage symptoms, switch to more absorbent period products, make healthy lifestyle changes and explore treatment options
Certain genes passed down from either side of your family can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer and related cancers
Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it
High cholesterol can be genetic, but testing and treatment can lower your heart disease risk
Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer
It’s best to avoid picking at zits, which can damage your skin (though there are ways to minimize the risk)
Achieve clearer skin with chemical peels, dermabrasion, fillers and laser resurfacing
As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts
Try exfoliating and using salicylic acid to treat this pesky skin care issue
‘Zit stickers’ can help heal a new or popped pimple, but they’re limited when it comes to managing acne
Antibiotics should be used for short periods alongside other treatments to help with inflammation
Natural shedding, alopecia and stress are just a few possible reasons for hair loss
This nutrient-rich fruit offers a surprisingly long list of potential health benefits, like lowering blood sugar and boosting brain health
These popular tests can offer insight into your genetics — but they’re no substitute for medical screenings
Things like stress, heated styling and other health conditions may cause you to lose more hair than normal
Nine ‘pulse points’ around your body offer key information about your heart and blood flow
Valve replacement procedures can help you live longer and feel better
Recovery time depends on the procedure you have, your overall health and your support system
Beginner’s yoga is all about easing into the practice with foundational poses
