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How To Make New Year’s Resolutions Stick
New year, same resolutions: Lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking. If you vow to make changes every year but never succeed, you need to have a better plan.
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How to Manage Anxiety About Childbirth
It’s normal to have some anxiety about giving birth. Many women worry about the health of their baby, potential for pain and discomfort, or whether they’ll need an epidural or a C-section. First-time moms might feel even more anxious.
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The Dangers of ‘Mommy Juice’ Culture
You may have seen the shirts that say “I’m not a regular mom — I’m a wine mom,” the wine glasses with the words “mommy juice” printed in fancy type or the memes that make light of moms who day-drink on playdates.
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Are Food Expiration Dates Science or Suggestion?
At some point, we’ve all looked at the expiration date on a container and wondered if the food is still safe to eat.
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Food Expiration Date: Science or Suggestion?
At some point, we’ve all looked at the expiration date on a container and wondered if the food is still safe to eat. “Use by” and “sell by” dates are found stamped on almost everything in your refrigerator and pantry. But what do those dates mean and is the food still edible once that day has passed?
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8 Fireworks Safety Tips for Independence Day
Celebrating our country’s independence with fireworks on the Fourth of July is a well-established American tradition. But it’s not without risk — fireworks were involved with an estimated 10,000 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2019.
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Surprising Reasons You Might Have Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is among the more common health problems men will encounter during their lives. It’s one of those inevitable parts of aging, with some studies suggesting it affects more than half of men over 60. It’s also linked to a host of other factors, some of which are easily solved.
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Tips for Taking OTC Medications To Avoid Health Risks
When we feel aches and pains, we may reach for over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication for relief. In fact, research shows that 81 percent of adults use OTC medications to treat minor ailments. These pain relievers can be effective, but they do come with risks and side effects, particularly if used incorrectly.
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How Stress Increases Dementia Risk
Stress is linked to health problems ranging from depression and anxiety to heart disease and diabetes. We can also add dementia to that list, recent research suggests.
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Should I Worry About Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are common and usually nothing to worry about. For many people, the twisted and enlarged bluish or purplish veins visible near the surface of the skin are simply a cosmetic concern.
