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Fireworks Safety: How You Can Prevent Injuries

Stay safe while celebrating by using legal fireworks, keeping a safe distance and disposing of them properly

How Fast Can HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Spread?

It depends on factors like the stage of the cancer, your age and other risks

Using Food To Manage Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Dietary choices can help slow the progressive disease or make it worse

How Long Can Cookout Food Sit Out?

Once perishable food hits the table, it’s typically good for about two hours

Summertime Safety

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When Can Babies Go in the Pool?

Wait until they’re at least 6 months old before your little one takes their first dunk

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Summer Sniffles: Winter Isn’t the Only Time You Can Catch a Cold

Enteroviruses are often to blame for summer colds, leading to a runny nose, sore throat and digestive symptoms

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The Difference Between Mineral and Chemical Sunscreens

Mineral sunscreens have a heavier texture to create a physical barrier, while chemical sunscreens are lighter and use a chemical reaction to prevent UV damage

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Eating Foods With Xylitol Can Be a Risk to Your Heart

Xylitol in processed food can increase risk of heart attack and stroke — but there’s no danger in xylitol in oral care products

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How Much Protein Do You Need? And How To Get It

The general rule is 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight — but that may not be right for you, and it’s important to determine what’s right for you

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Recipe: Summer Veggie Potato Salad

No more gloppy potatoes and mayonnaise

Common Concerns

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5 Ways To Avoid Blisters (and the Best Way To Treat Them)

Wear properly fitted shoes, break them in ahead of time and wear moisture-wicking socks

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How To Make — and Nourish — New Friendships When You’re an Adult

Look to activities you enjoy — or try a new hobby — to help foster meeting new people

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Have Crepey Skin? Here’s How You Can Address It

Topical treatments — and even some cosmetic procedures — may help reduce the appearance of this crinkled-paper look

Taking Care of Family

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How Much Sleep Kids Need: Recommended Hours by Age

From newborn through teen years, your child’s sleep needs will change

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Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: The Risks and Dangers of ‘Sharenting’

Posting intimate details of your child’s life on social media, like their birth date and school name, can have serious consequences

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Baby on the Way? Here’s What You May Not Know About Labor and Delivery

The birthing process can take longer than you might expect, and plans can always change

Recent Articles

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July 2, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Just-Right Spicy Chicken

Not too hot but just spicy enough for everyone’s tastes

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July 1, 2024/Digestive
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC): Living With This Chronic Disease

Diet, exercise and medications can help slow the progressive liver disease

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Living With HER2-Positive Brain Metastases

Receiving this diagnosis can be scary, but there are ways to manage symptoms and reduce stress

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July 1, 2024/Children's Health
Gassy Baby? Try These 9 Gas Relief Tips

Burping, gas drops and extra tummy time are just a few ways to help your wee one rip one

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June 28, 2024/Nutrition
Stevia Is Sweet — But Is It Good for You?

Studies and the FDA say this herbaceous alternative is safe in moderation, so go ahead and sprinkle away!

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June 28, 2024/Exercise & Fitness
Stretching Before or After Exercise: Which Is Better?

Stretch before and after your workouts for maximum benefits, but your pre-workout stretches should be different from your post-workout stretches

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Managing Vasculitis: 6 Medications That May Work for You

Treatments have improved outcomes for a condition once viewed as fatal

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How To Follow a Healthy MS Diet

A variety of healthy foods can help reduce inflammation and keep other conditions at bay

Living With Chronic Conditions