Slugging: Does This Skin Care Trend Work?

Go ahead and get goopy to help boost hydration and repair damaged skin

How To Keep Your Kids Healthy When They Go to Daycare

You can help strengthen your child’s immune system by focusing on hand washing and staying up-to-date on their vaccines

5 Tips for Coping With Geographic Atrophy

Preserving your social life and protecting your mental health are key to living well with vision loss

April is Donate Life Month

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Being an Organ Donor Means You Could Save Many Lives

More than 20 organs and tissues can be donated, and one donor can help more than 80 people

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11 Kidney Transplant Recovery Tips

Rest, hydration, protein and light exercise all play an important role in your healing

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Is Your Sandwich Healthy? What About Your Wrap?

Wrapped or sandwiched, try to choose fillings and condiments that are minimally processed, low in saturated fat and high in fiber

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Recipe: Avocado Stuffed With Creamy Chicken Salad

A tase bud-tantalizing alternative to mayo-based salads

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Here’s How Many Calories You Naturally Burn in a Day

Your metabolism may torch 1,300 to 2,000 calories daily with no activity

Common Concerns

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Is Your Loofah Full of Bacteria?

This puffy shower accessory can become lodged with skin cells (and other gross things), so make sure you dry it daily and clean it once a week

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How To Find Relief for Hot Flashes at Night

Hormone therapy, medication and lifestyle changes and can help you get the restful ZZZs you need

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How 7 Different Foods Affect Your Body Odor

Beyond the usual offenders like garlic and onions, foods like red meat, fish and spices can cause a stink effect as well

Taking Care of Family

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Vaccinations During Pregnancy: What You Need and What To Avoid

Staying up-to-date on vaccines encourages a healthy pregnancy, but not all vaccines are recommended when you’re pregnant

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How To Raise Your Blood Pressure Immediately at Home

First things first — slowly sit or lie down

Pregnant woman, with different options to induce labor floating around her
Is There Any Guaranteed Way To Induce Labor?

Science says only one way actually works, but there are a few others that are still safe to try

Recent Articles

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April 18, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Purple Kale Salad With Apples and Walnuts

Crunchy, delicious and nutritious!

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My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?

Treatments are designed to help with growth hormone deficiency, which can affect your child’s height

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April 17, 2024/Sleep
9 Reasons Why You’re Sweating in Your Sleep — And How To Get Relief

Getting to the root cause of night sweats — like menopause, medication side effects, stress or anxiety — can help you manage them

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April 17, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
Does Psoriasis Spread on Your Body?

The common skin condition isn’t contagious, but it can pop up anywhere on your body during a flare

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April 16, 2024/Eye Care
9 Tips for Living Well With Geographic Atrophy

Start low-vision rehabilitation as soon as possible and see your retina specialist at least every six months

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April 16, 2024/Weight Loss
What To Know About Body Recomposition

This fitness plan can work as a realistic, holistic approach to a healthier you

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April 16, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
Experiencing Scalp Psoriasis? Learn How To Treat and Reduce Hair Loss

Calm an itchy scalp by using medicated shampoo, avoiding blow-drying and resisting the urge to scratch

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April 16, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: No-Bake Berry Bread Pudding

A fruity treat that’s easy to make, without any added sugar

Living With Chronic Conditions