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Understanding Portion Sizes: How Much Are You Really Eating?

Getting the hang of portions can help you better understand how much to put on your plate

Best Ways To Stop a Cough

Certain medicines and home remedies like ginger, honey and thyme can help calm a cough

Understanding Mental Load: What It Is and How It Affects You

When you get bogged down with mental tasks, you can experience mood changes, sleeplessness and more

Tips To Avoid Eye Infection From Contacts

Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary

Winter Safety

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10 Colds Not To Catch This Winter

The flu, RSV, COVID-19, pneumonia and more typically circulate during cold weather months

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10 Cold Weather Tips for Managing Raynaud’s During Winter

Use foot warmers and hand warmers, layer your clothing and avoid sharp shifts in temperature

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Recipe: Veggie Stir-Fry in Sweet Ginger Sauce

Vegan recipe with tofu and soba noodles

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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

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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

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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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Recipe: Pumpkin Leek Soup With Smoked Paprika

A satisfying, nondairy and low-in-calories soup sure to warm up your day

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December 2, 2024/Sex & Relationships
Miserable in Your Marriage? 5 Reasons To Consider a Divorce

Divorce is a personal decision, but it may be the right move if you’re dealing with physical, emotional or financial abuse

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December 2, 2024/Brain & Nervous System
Are Video Games Good for You? Your Brain Thinks So

Imagination, completing tasks and social interactions are all key benefits for your brain

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December 2, 2024/Digestive
Should You Take Activated Charcoal for a Stomach Bug (or Any Other Reason)?

Charcoal pills are used in certain emergency room settings but aren’t recommended for home use

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November 29, 2024/Children's Health
What To Know About Glass Child Syndrome

First things first: It doesn’t mean anybody did anything wrong

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How To Manage PBC Itch

Itching is a common effect of living with primary biliary cholangitis — but certain medications can help

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November 29, 2024/Primary Care
Can You Take Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Together?

You can alternate these OTCs to help with pain management and fever reduction

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November 29, 2024/Orthopaedics
Can You Shrink Bunions Naturally?

Wearing shoe inserts, maintaining a healthy weight and using cold or heat therapy may give you relief

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