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On Your Feet for Heart Health
Will all the office couch potatoes please stand up? Your heart may thank you for it.
Why Teen Girls Need to Exercise
If you needed another reason to get your teen daughter to drop the phone and get off the couch, here it is.
Knee Pain? This Common Surgery May Be No Help
A common knee surgery to relieve pain may not be worth the risks for middle-aged and older patients.
Bad Habits to Drop Before You Turn 30
When you're in your 20s, you pretty much have a "get out of jail free" card. It's somewhat implied that those years are there for making mistakes, learning from them, and bridging the gap of adulthood. Life is bound to change in your 30s, but navigating these years in a healthy manner doesn’t have to be a struggle.
Could Antibiotics Be Tied to Arthritis in Kids?
Antibiotics are miracle drugs that have saved millions of lives, but some worry that their overuse could have serious consequences. Now there may be yet another cause for concern.
Acupuncture: For More Than Just Pain
Many people know acupuncture involves needles. But that may be all they know about the practice.
Aging Well: Why Older May Be Better
Having the time of your life may be easier if you’re over 55. At least, that’s the finding from a recent Gallup-Healthways survey.
Swimmer’s Ear Treatment and Prevention
Does your family love spending time in the pool? While swimming can be a fun, active way to stay cool in the summer heat, water that remains in the ear after swimming can bring on something called swimmer’s ear.
Sunglasses: Looking Cooler and Staying Healthier
Sunglasses can do more than make you look like a movie star — they can also help protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays.
Body Art Safety
Body art is more common than ever. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 21 percent of US adults have at least one tattoo. Read on to learn these and some other important tips to keep in mind before heading to the tattoo parlor.