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We’ve All Been Stressed—but How Do You Know if You’re Dealing With Chronic...

A close call while driving, an upcoming presentation, childcare falling through just as you’re heading out the door—any number of everyday things can stress you out. Yep, stress is a normal—and...

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It Seems Like Chemicals Are in Everything We Eat These Days—How Worried...

It’s easy enough to toss canned goods, frozen foods, and other packaged items into your cart when you’re grocery shopping. But a scan of the ingredients list might leave you wondering: What exactly are...

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Does Your Doctor *Really* Need to Know if You Smoke Weed (or Use Other Drugs)?

Sure, you’re an adult, capably managing your grown-up responsibilities (most of the time), but certain questions from your doctor can still make you time-travel back to childhood and fudge your...

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You Can’t Change Your Genes, So What *Can* You Do if Dementia Runs in Your...

Any relationship with a new doctor begins with a dive into your family health history. After all, having a close relative with a certain condition can sometimes mean you’re more likely to have it...

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If You’re Pretty Healthy, Do You Still Need to Get a Physical Every Year?

The annual physical has long been billed as key to staying healthy. During this appointment, you can get blood work done, develop a better relationship with your doctor, and ideally catch health...

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How Long Do Menopause Symptoms Last, Anyway?

If you’re going through menopause, you’re likely eager for the hot flashes, bursts of irritability, and other tiresome symptoms to come to a halt. But unfortunately, there’s no definitive end point to...

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Antidepressants Are Hugely Helpful for So Many People—But Is It Safe To Take...

If you’ve been taking an antidepressant for years, it can become just another daily ritual, as routine as doing the dishes or taking a shower. In fact, your antidepressant may feel as necessary to you...

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What Exactly Do Doctors Learn in Medical School About How To Treat People...

If you’ve ever gone to a doctor for, say, a sprained ankle or UTI, only to sit through a chat about your weight before getting treatment recommendations, you may wonder exactly what doctors learn about...

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The One Ingredient Cardiologists Want You to Add to Your Coffee

Raise your hand if you can’t start your day without a cup of coffee (*raises hand*). For many of us, it’s an absolute must-have when it comes to our morning routine. It’s true that coffee gives a zap...

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5 Surprising Things Your Skin Can Tell You About Your Heart Health

Our skin is great at telling us what it needs. When it’s red and peeling, it could mean you have a sunburn that needs soothing, or an allergic reaction to a skin-care product that needs tossing. When...

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Marriage Can Be Great for Your Heart—With One Surprising Exception

“In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, ’til death do us part.” We often hear this phrase right before couples say “I do” on their wedding day, and it serves as a symbol for their emotional...

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4 Ways To Improve Your Bone Health During Menopause (That You Can Start...

There’s no denying that as we get older, the way our bodies move and feel changes. We may feel more stiff as we climb out of bed in the morning, or have a harder time touching our toes while warming up...

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Brittany Mahomes Isn’t Wrong: A Weak Pelvic Floor *Can* Contribute to a Back...

Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chief quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has an important PSA. In an Instagram story this week, she shared she’s been diagnosed with a fractured back, alluding that...

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Your Life Expectancy After a Heart Attack,...

Having a heart attack can drastically change the course of your life. Once you recover at the hospital, you’ll have to meet up with a cardiologist regularly and implement lifestyle changes that nurture...

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The Surprising Way High Blood Pressure Can Affect Your Hearing

Picture this: Your favorite song comes on and you turn the volume all the way up on your AirPods. When the song is over, you hear ringing in your ears. This is actually a pretty common experience...

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The New Rules on Friendship, According to Danielle Bayard Jackson

In 2024, there’s no denying that most of us are hyper-connected with each other. Between social media apps like Instagram, X, and Tiktok, and the growing technology that makes staying in touch easier...

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Turns Out, Your Gut Flora Do a *Whole Lot More* Than Help You Digest Your Food

The concept of gut health is really having a moment these days. If your social media feeds have been swarmed with gut health supplements, drinks for gut health, or even foods promoting it, you’re not...

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Niecy Nash Wants You To Know Menopause Is Much More Than Just Hot Flashes

Niecy Nash truly does it all. She’s an actress, author, producer, director, TV game show host—the list goes on. And she does it all with style, grace, and a unique sense of humor that makes her...

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Meet Frida Uncensored, the Unfiltered Guide to Women’s Sexual Health

We live in a world with endless information available right at our fingertips. If there’s something we need to know, we can easily say “I’ll just Google it.” But when it comes to women’s sexual and...

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The 10 Best Heart Rate Monitor Watches of 2024

Wearable technology is a health and fitness trend that’s not likely going away anytime soon. Tracking health metrics like your fitness, sleep quality, menstrual cycle, and workout recovery has never...

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