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  • Pregnancy Advice: What To Believe – and Ignore

    Are you pregnant and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice you’re getting? From giving up your soothing hot baths to avoiding your furry feline’s litter box, it can be tough to know what’s safe for you and your growing baby.

  • Talk to Your Doctor About Embarrassing Cancer Symptoms

    Cancer symptoms can be embarrassing. No one likes talking about blood in their stool, vaginal discharge or erectile dysfunction. But when it comes to your health, it’s critical to overcome your hesitation and be honest with your doctor and care team.

  • Don’t Ignore Headache that Causes Blurred Vision

    Headaches come in dozens of varieties, and, fortunately, most resolve themselves in a few hours with or without an over-the-counter pain remedy. But a recurring headache that causes blurred vision – or even temporary blindness – should not be ignored.

  • 6 Muscles You Shouldn’t Ignore

    With more than 600 muscles in your body, it’s virtually impossible to work on strengthening each of them. But as you age, building or at least maintaining muscle mass can play a key role in a long, healthy life.

  • Eat These Foods To Help Fight Dementia

    Nutrition plays a big role in our health, with hard evidence that fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein fight a range of diseases. But did you know that making good food choices might also help prevent or slow dementia?

  • 7 Surprising Ways Hormones Change Your Body During Pregnancy

    Pregnancy can feel like being a rollercoaster as you experience the highs and lows of physical and emotional changes. The biggest culprit? Fluctuating hormones. And you might be surprised at the long list of ways they can affect you.

  • 7 Tips for Working During Cancer Treatment

    Following a cancer diagnosis, you’ll be grappling with all the ways your life will be affected. One of your first questions might be how the cancer and its treatment will impact your ability to work.

  • 8 Secrets To Know About Perimenopause

    If you’re suffering from hot flashes, irregular periods and mood swings, you might think you’re in menopause. It’s a common misconception. But what you’re really going through is perimenopause, the transition when your ovaries gradually stop working.  

  • What To Look for When Picking a Physical Therapist

    Much like choosing a doctor, it’s important to find a physical therapist who understands your specific medical problem and has a detailed plan to treat it.

  • 9 Sneaky Signs of Heart Disease

    You’re probably familiar with the most common symptoms of heart disease. The one that gets the most attention is chest pain (or angina), which can feel like tightness, pressure, aching or pain in your chest. Other top symptoms include pain in your neck, jaw and back; pain, numbness or weakness in your legs or arms; and shortness of breath.