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January 25, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

TikTok Trend Alert: How Creatine Can Improve Your Workout

… miles or do a couple more reps. Sounds great, right?But is this all true?Registered dietitian Kate Patton, RD, LD, breaks down how creatine works, if it’s safe to use and how to …

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December 14, 2023/Children's Health

How To Help Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

… physically and physiologically.”Stress over an upcoming test can trigger adrenaline hormone surges, leading to:Elevated heart rate.Faster breathing.Increased blood pressure.It’s part of your body’s natural “fight-or-flight” survival …

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May 19, 2023/Wellness

Breathwork for Beginners: What To Know and How To Get Started

… the present moment,” Dr. Young explains. “This can lead to the activation of stress hormones for extended periods of time, which can have adverse effects on the body. Chronic stress increases the risk of a …

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March 12, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Cardio or Strength Training: Which Is Better?

… of them. In broad terms:A cardio workout gets your heart thump-thump-thumping over an extended period. These types of exercise elevate your heart rate and often leave you breathing heavier. Cardio activities include …

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December 11, 2019/Heart Health

Does Your Blood Pressure Fluctuate Widely? Here’s Why You Need to Pay Close Attention

… an individual.“Most times, these people have reasonable blood pressure control,” says Dr. Lioudis. “Yet they have periods when they may experience facial flushing, tension headaches, sweating or feelings of unease. When they check their …

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June 14, 2024/Heart Health

Why Your Heart Needs Special Attention When You’re Pregnant

… higher risk of blood clots“The changes that your body goes through during pregnancy and the postpartum period can put extra stress on the heart,” Dr. Chapa says, “especially if you have underlying heart disease …

March 26, 2025/Eye Care

How Long Do Contacts Last? What To Know Before Getting Reusable or Daily Lenses

… these lenses need to be replaced with a new set every 30 days. Once the 30-day period is over, they’re discarded.Extended wear. These special-case lenses have a replacement period ranging from …

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November 17, 2021/Nutrition

A Look at Krill Oil’s Benefits

Eaten by whales and penguins, krill is a small crustacean found in the ocean. But krill may also have benefits for humans.A possible alternative to fish oil, krill oil boasts omega-3 fatty acids …

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November 3, 2023/Women's Health

Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Cancer?

If hot flashes and night sweats are your new normal, they don’t have to be. Menopause can be difficult and affect your quality of life in many ways. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help …

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December 27, 2022/Nutrition

Tips to Reset After a Food Binge

How did that family-sized bag of potato chips empty so fast? You ripped it open last night while sitting on the couch watching a movie and now there’s just a smattering of greasy …