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Building Resiliency: 6 Ways To Boost Your Teen’s Confidence and Coping Skills

Integrating coping skills into your teen’s daily routine helps turn self-care into a lifelong healthy habit

What To Eat After Oral Surgery

Soft foods like mashed potatoes, applesauce and, yes, ice cream won’t disturb your incision

Black Seed Oil Benefits: Are They Real?

Far more research is needed to support the many touted health claims

What It Means When You Have an MS Flare-Up

Some ‘flare-ups’ are temporary and expected, others can signal a need to change therapies

June Is Pride Month

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What It Means To Be ‘Aromantic’

This romantic orientation involves little to no romantic attraction to others and exists on a spectrum

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How To Come Out Safely

Start with one person you trust, and then you can open the door to the rest of the world

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How You Can Better Access LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare

Research healthcare providers who are welcoming and affirming, and advocate for yourself

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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June 25, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Creamy Kiwi-Lime Smoothie

Protein-packed with a sweet and zesty flavor

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June 25, 2024/Nutrition
Drinking Raw Milk May Be Trendy, but No, It’s Not Safe

Drinking unpasteurized milk can cause issues like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting or, in some cases, serious illness

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June 25, 2024/Children's Health
Have an Aggressive Toddler? Here’s How To Manage Their Behavior

Tantrums and meltdowns are normal, but you can help your child manage their bigger emotions

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June 24, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat
Tips for Better Communication With a Person Who Has Hearing Loss

Reduce background noise, don’t talk too fast or too slow and above all, ask what’s most helpful to them

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Following a Healthy Diet When You Have HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

Eating well can help support your immune system and maintain strength

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June 24, 2024/Children's Health
Baby-Led Weaning: What You Need To Know

Letting your baby feed themself foods the whole family enjoys has its benefits — but stick to softer foods and follow safe-eating guidelines

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June 24, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat
Feel Like Something’s Stuck in Your Throat? This Could Be Why

From food impaction to acid reflux, when you feel like something is in your throat, it’s important to seek medical treatment

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The Mandela Effect: How False Memories Trick Your Brain Into Believing

Our collective misremembering of events comes from a surplus of false memories

Living With Chronic Conditions