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What Are ‘The Twisties’ in Gymnastics?

The mental block is a brain-body disconnect that causes gymnasts to lose their sense of space on flips

Danger Zone: Why Hot Cars Can Be Deadly for Kids

Use these precautions to guard against tragedy

7 Possible Reasons Why Your Weight Fluctuates

Hormones, water retention and even exercise can play a part in daily weight changes

What Iron Does for Your Body

The benefits of iron span your whole body, from your blood and your brain to your immune system and more

Summertime Safety

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How Long Can Cookout Food Sit Out?

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

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12 Summer Health Risks To Watch Out For

From bug bites and blisters to sunstroke and swimming safety, here’s how to stay well this season

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Best Ways To Protect Your Hair From Sun Damage

Along with hats and scarves, a hair sunblock can protect your hair from the sun

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Dry Fasting: Why You Should Avoid It

This no-water trend increases your risk of dehydration, as well as other issues

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Is Sourdough Bread Healthy for You?

Sourdough can be healthier than some other bread choices — but that doesn’t give it ‘health food’ status

Common Concerns

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5 Ways To Increase HDL

Lifestyle adjustments can help you raise your HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol

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Why Your Eyes Are Always Red (and How To Fix Them)

Peepers get pink for lots of reasons, from allergies to closed-angle glaucoma

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Why Losing 10 Pounds in a Month Isn’t the Right Goal

Rapid weight loss isn’t sustainable or healthy — for weight loss success, focus on long-term solutions

Taking Care of Family

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Sugar: How Bad Are Sweets for Your Kids?

Too much added sugar early in life is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes

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Relactation 101: How To Induce Lactation After You’ve Stopped

Relactation can reproduce breast milk after two to four weeks

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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

Recent Articles

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July 25, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Healthy Almond and Coconut Trail Mix

This healthy snack satisfies a taste for sweet as well as crunch

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July 25, 2024/Children's Health
How To Know if Your Kid Is Dehydrated — and How To Prevent It

Keep your child healthy and happy in the heat by ensuring they’re drinking water and taking breaks

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July 25, 2024/Primary Care
Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing: Which Is Better?

Breathing through your nose is far better for you, but depending on your anatomy, that may not always be possible

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July 24, 2024/Exercise & Fitness
What Are Primal Movement Workouts?

Primal movement exercises are based on moves our ancestors used in daily life, like lunging, twisting and bending

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July 24, 2024/Parenting
How To Discipline a Child Who Won’t Listen

Setting specific expectations and praising good behavior are crucial to cultivating discipline

Foods rich in vitamin E: broccoli, avocado, sweet potato, almonds, sunflower seeds, apricots, pepper and a bottle of oil
July 24, 2024/Nutrition
What Can Vitamin E Do for You?

The essential nutrient can benefit your immune system, eyes and skin while lowering disease risk

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July 23, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
Is It Safe To Use Tanning Pills?

The results aren’t great, and the risks — like vision problems — aren’t worth it

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Do Lactation Cookies Work To Improve Milk Production?

If you’re not getting enough calories, these cookies may help — but a balanced diet is a better way to increase milk supply

Living With Chronic Conditions