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Posted Mon, Dec 04, 2023
If you haven't experienced eye floaters yet in your life, it's likely just a matter of time before you will. Eye floaters can appear as specks, circles, threads or cobwebs of different shapes and sizes.
Posted Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Fall and winter months can mean cold and flu time. If you've already been struck by one of these illnesses, you may have gone to a doctor and received the usual,
Posted Tue, Nov 07, 2023
We tend not to think about our health until something feels off. Chest pain might be a sign the heart isn't functioning correctly.
Posted Thu, Nov 02, 2023
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women, but it's not all bad news. For starters, this cancer is being caught earlier than ever thanks to annual mammograms starting at age 40.
Posted Thu, Oct 26, 2023
If you're struggling with unexplained fatigue or weakness and looking for the root cause, you may find yourself wondering if low iron could be the culprit.
Posted Tue, Oct 17, 2023
Two outs, two strikes and there’s a runner on third. You’re at the edge of your seat (maybe not even in it at this point), you’re shaking, palms clenched and sweaty, stomach full of butterflies
Posted Thu, Oct 05, 2023
With cooler weather headed our way, you might finally feel ready to enjoy some of your favorite fall dishes.
Posted Tue, Sep 26, 2023
The threats will be all around this respiratory season — which typically begins in the fall and continues through early spring.
Posted Mon, Sep 18, 2023
If you're a frequent exerciser, pain likely isn't a foreign concept to you. Achy knees, tight calves, hamstring soreness that goes on for days — you've likely dealt with (and exercised through) it all.
Posted Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Colds come with a slew of symptoms, including runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headache, body aches and even mild fever.
Posted Thu, Aug 24, 2023
Your child experiences many new things as they head back to school: New teachers. New classrooms. New germs. Here are ways to protect your kid from the most common illnesses picked up at school.
Posted Thu, Aug 10, 2023
There's a prevailing belief — resignation might be the better word — that menstruation brings some level of discomfort. The problem, however, is that painful periods
Posted Thu, Jul 27, 2023
When planning to be out in the heat, especially when it's particularly scorching outside, there are some obvious things to think about, like how you plan to stay hydrated and whether there will be shade.
Posted Sun, Jul 16, 2023
It's no secret that hydration plays an important role in exercise. But knowing how much water you need to stay hydrated isn't a simple matter — especially
Posted Mon, Jul 10, 2023
When you live in city where the summers are always hot, it can be easy to disregard the heat and humidity while making outdoor plans.
Posted Thu, Jun 29, 2023
No Fourth of July celebration feels complete without fireworks — whether you're watching them as part of a citywide celebration or setting them off at home.
Posted Tue, Jun 20, 2023
What you're most focused on during a workout is probably the burn you feel or the resistance you're working against. Unless you're really out of breath,
Posted Thu, Jun 08, 2023
More than 50% of adults have trouble falling or staying asleep at least a few times per week. Yikes.
Posted Thu, Apr 20, 2023
You may have resolved to lose some of that belly fat because you think it looks unattractive.
Posted Thu, Apr 06, 2023
Inflammation is part of your body's natural defense against things that adversely affect your health, like bacteria and viruses.
Posted Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Magnesium plays many important roles in the body, supporting muscle function, bone health, energy production, nerve signaling, heart rhythm and more. But does getting enough of this essential mineral require taking a supplement?.
Posted Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Your first thought when your feel an itch or tickle at the back of your throat is likely: Is it COVID-19 or allergies?
Posted Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Stress, worry and anxiety can take a toll on your stomach.
Posted Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body — if not the most important.
Posted Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Every day can feel like a scorcher during the summer months. And it’s important to take the heat seriously since overheating can pose a risk to your health.