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Here’s What Happens After a Knee Replacement

Full recovery takes a year or more, but you’ll likely be walking and driving within a few weeks if you follow your provider’s recovery plan

Why Are My Feet and Toes Peeling?

Causes can include dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and fungal infections

Nesting Instinct When Pregnant

The urge to get your home ready for baby often hits in the last trimester — but not everyone experiences it

Here’s How To Do a Bench Press Correctly

Pulling your shoulders back and controlling the weight’s descent are key to a good bench press

A Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving

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14 Holiday Recipes To Try

From spicy lamb to sweet potato hummus, healthy and delicious holiday recipes abound!

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Why Does Thanksgiving Dinner Make You Sleepy?

Eating turkey is only a small part of the reason you want to take a nap

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How To Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely

Don’t let any turkey or stuffing go to waste this year!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Recipe: Low-Fat Pumpkin Pie With a Crunchy Crust

A delicious classic holiday pie, flavored with ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla

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Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

Eating red and processed meats can raise your risk of developing certain types of cancer

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How Lactose Fits Into (and Complicates) Your Diet

Lactose is difficult to breakdown and digest because of its complexity

Common Concerns

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How To Pursue an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Find a psychiatrist or psychologist in your area who works with autistic adults — or reach out to a pediatric specialist if you can’t find one

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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Grow a Beard

Your genes, ethnicity, diet and stress levels may all affect your facial hair

Child imagining being afraid of getting a shot, and then being afraid while actually getting a shot by a healthcare provider
What’s the Nocebo Effect? Examples and Effects on Your Health

The nocebo effect is a phenomenon where expectations of negative outcomes may influence the results

Taking Care of Family

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Newborn Coming Into Your Life? Here’s What Vaccines You Should Get

Baby’s caregivers should be up-to-date on flu, COVID-19 and Tdap vaccines to protect the newborn in their lives

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What’s a Dad Bod? And Is It Healthy?

Weight gain is natural as we age — but it can be cause for concern

Caregiver holding baby in babysling while pushing shopping cart in grocery store
Babywearing: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?

When done safely, carrying your baby in a sling or other device can free your hands and soothe your little one

Recent Articles

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November 22, 2024/Eye Care
Can You Shower With Contacts?

While it may seem harmless, showering — or even swimming or washing your face — with contacts in can cause sensitivity to light, irritation and even an infection

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November 21, 2024/Urinary & Kidney Health
Trouble Down Below: Signs of Prostate Problems

Trouble peeing and leaking urine are common indicators of prostate gland issues

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November 21, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
What Is My Skin Type and Why Does It Matter?

Your skin can be either dry, oily, normal, combination or sensitive — and knowing which kind you have can help you take care of it

Person sitting on couch talking to therapist
November 21, 2024/Mental Health
Should You Try Therapy? How To Decide

Your BFF is wonderful, but they aren’t a professional therapist

Healthcare provider examining person's throat in office, with oversized germs around
November 21, 2024/Infectious Disease
How Laryngitis and COVID-19 Can Impact Your Voice

Infection and inflammation can cause you to lose your voice and have other voice changes until you’re fully healed

A bowl of cooked mashed turnips and Granny Smith apples, with lemons, apples and turnips in background
November 21, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Mashed Turnips With Cinnamon Apples

Try this deliciously different side dish

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November 20, 2024/Diabetes & Endocrinology
Should You Worry About Parabens?

These chemicals, found in products like shampoo, shaving cream and processed foods, may affect your health

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November 20, 2024/Eye Care
Can You Use Contact Solution as Eye Drops?

The plain answer is ‘no’ — ingredients meant to clean and disinfect your contact lenses can cause irritation, redness or dryness to your eyes

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