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Dense Breasts, Delayed Mammograms: Lessons Learned from Katie Couric’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis
When Katie Couric asked, “Why NOT Me?” in announcing her breast cancer diagnosis, she highlighted what we all know: Any of us can get breast cancer.
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What To Expect if You Have a Miscarriage
Too many of us have been in this heartbreaking situation: We are thrilled to find out we’re pregnant -- only to lose the baby.
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It's OK To Let Your Fussy Baby Cry It Out at Night
You fed the baby, changed her diaper, rocked her for a bit and put her down for bed.
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Sex Doesn’t Have to Hurt. Here’s What To Do if It Does
Sex can be boring or it can be glorious. But painful? Yes, that too. Some women have discomfort — or worse — during intercourse. You don’t have to accept that it’s just your fate in life to have painful sex.
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Bariatric Surgery Can Help You Sleep Better
If you’re severely overweight or obese, you’re likely jolted out of sleep several times every night -- without even knowing it. Or, you may already spend your slumber hours hooked up to a CPAP machine to keep your breathing steady.
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Lower Back Pain? How Physical Therapy Can Help
If you don’t have occasional bouts with lower back pain, odds are that you know someone who does -- with an estimated 80 percent of us experiencing lower back pain at some point in our lives.
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7 Ways to Maximize Your Brain’s Plasticity and Slow the Aging Process
Babies assimilate information much faster than adults, thanks to brains that are incredibly moldable. But even as you age, that moldability -- called neuroplasticity -- can be strengthened in small ways to fight off mental decay, slow the aging process, lower your risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and help you recover from a stroke,
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Signs You Might Have a Breast Infection
Your breast is suddenly hard or itchy, swollen or leathery. What’s going on? You might have a breast infection.
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8 Mistakes Parents Make Installing Child Car Seats
Installing a car seat correctly isn’t easy, but installing it incorrectly could have dangerous — even deadly — consequences for your child.
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What New Moms Need To Know About Having Sex After Baby
You might feel awkward talking with your OB-GYN about sex after childbirth, but it’s normal to have questions. For starters, when is it safe to have intercourse again? And should you worry about pain during sex?
