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Why You Might Want To Give Flavored Water a Chance

If you’re trying to drink less soda or fewer sugary drinks, flavored water can be a delicious and healthy alternative

Our Safe and Responsible Guide To Co-Parenting

Keeping open lines of communication and working together as a team for your children are key to co-parenting

Is Your Immune System Working Overtime?

An overactive immune system can be just as serious as one that stops working

The Benefits of Adding a ‘Deload Week’ to Your Workout Plan

Easing up on your routine can help your body recover and get stronger

You First: Why Women's Health Matters

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Defining Women’s Health

Inclusion is at the heart of women’s health

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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: 17 Tips for Making Yourself a Priority

You may need a mental shift to start caring for your physical and mental well-being

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How Estrogen Supports Heart Health

Your natural estrogen levels support a healthy heart by improving your cholesterol, increasing blood flow and reducing free radicals

Tips for a Healthy Spring

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How To Tame Your Spring Allergies

Reduce the impact of seasonal sniffles by starting your medications ahead of time

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Love Outdoor Workouts and Sports? Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen

Make sure you use a high SPF formula, apply enough and reapply throughout the day

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How Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Health

Go ahead, clear out that clutter — it’s good for you!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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Heart-Healthy Foods To Add to Your Grocery List

Eating more natural, whole foods can lower your risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases

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Recipe: Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip

Nonfat and low-fat cream cheese combine for great taste

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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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Neck Wrinkles? Here’s What Can Help

Give the delicate skin on your neck some TLC by wearing sunscreen every day and trying a retinoid or topical antioxidant

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Grab Your Tweezers: Here’s How to Safely Remove a Tick

Using blunt-tipped tweezers, pull the critter up gently to remove it from your kid’s skin and then bag it to take to a healthcare provider for identification

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Are Acrylic Nails Bad for Your Nails and Skin?

Before your next manicure, weigh the reward against the risk of infection, irritated skin and damaged nails

Taking Care of Family

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What Are Baby Wake Windows? And How Long Should They Be?

Knowing how much time your baby should typically go between naps can help keep them on a more regular schedule

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10 Signs Labor May Be Beginning

Everyone’s unique, and there’s no exact checklist of symptoms, but you may feel contractions, cramps and pelvic pressure

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How To Potty Train: Our Best Tips

Set your child up for potty training success by waiting until they’re ready, keeping the pressure low and going heavy on the praise

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Its health benefits are impressive, but it’s still liquid sugar, so be sure to consume honey in moderation

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This classic sandwich offers all the protein and flavor without the additives and added calories

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Is Your Child Old Enough To Run a 5K?

Let your little one’s enthusiasm and motivation fuel their interest in running, but don’t pile on miles too early

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Change your toothbrush after an infection and always take your full course of antibiotics to help ward off recurrence

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5 Types of Foods That Cause Inflammation

Cut back on foods made with added sugars, trans fats, refined carbs, omega-6 fatty acids and processed meats

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April 29, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
Neck Wrinkles? Here’s What Can Help

Give the delicate skin on your neck some TLC by wearing sunscreen every day and trying a retinoid or topical antioxidant

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Fitness on a Budget: How To Exercise on the Cheap

You don’t need to spend big money on better health

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