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New Test Measures and Tracks Sperm Count From the Comfort of Your Own Home

Too often when it comes to fertility, we focus on women’s reproductive health — not men’s. An estimated 11 million U.S. couples try to conceive yearly with approximately 15% experiencing infertility. Half of these cases are related to the male.  Yes, you heard that right – half of all causes of infertility have some male related cause.

Top Recommended Immunizations for Adults

Immunization isn’t just for children. Some of those vaccinations you may have had as a child can wear off over time, becoming less effective. You may need additional vaccinations if you’re traveling to a different country for work or vacation, if you’re going to be around young children who may not yet be immunized, or if you have certain health conditions. As new vaccinations are developed, you can protect yourself from additional illnesses. In addition, with age, your immune system becomes weaker, and complications from illnesses can be more serious.

Pregnancy: A Stress Test for Your Heart

If you develop certain complications during pregnancy, you might be at greater risk of developing heart disease later in life.

7 Strategies for Avoiding Surfing Injuries

You might think that surfing injuries are rare. The sport, however, has heavy physical demands and the potential for a wide range of injuries, including cuts,  sprains, overuse injuries, broken bones and concussions.

As we age, our diets need to change! Dawn Napoli provides dietary recommendations for women by age group

In your 20s

Buying Seasonal and Local Produce

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the foundation of a healthy diet, with a goal of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The easiest way to meet this goal is to fill half your plate with these foods at every meal.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Baby Poop…Really!

Here are the other colors you will notice:

Why Walking Your Dog is Good for Your Health

It turns out, having a relationship with man’s best friend can be really good for your health in unexpected ways.

5 Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.,  and more than 87,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

An Emergency Readiness Guide for People with Disabilities

About 20 percent of Americans — or nearly 57 million people — have some form of disability, according to a U.S. Census report.