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If you’ve gone through menopause and now intercourse hurts, or your vaginal region itches, you’re not alone. In extreme situations, your vaginal wall can actually rip and possibly lead to infection.

You might be surprised to learn that dementia usually isn’t directly caused by genetics. The likelihood of developing dementia depends on multiple factors such as age, past medical history, lifestyle, and genes – and that there are things you can do to help lower your risk.

1/2 cup dried apricots (about 8)

1.5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes

1 prepared pie crust

It’s hardly news that obesity and related health problems represent a major public health problem in the United States. More than 40 percent of nation’s population is considered obese. That’s fueled an increase in people with Type 2 diabetes – the most common illness linked to obesity, accounting for up to 50 percent of all new cases. 

You don’t need to be an athlete or workout warrior to reap the benefits of a little exercise. In fact, everyday tasks – from climbing stairs, to reaching for high shelves or retrieving those keys you dropped on the floor – can be made easier and safer through better mobility, strength and balance. That’s where functional fitness comes in. It’s a type of exercise designed to help you carry out day-to-day activities and keep you active for years to come.

Ouch! You just stepped on a tennis ball or stumbled over an uneven surface, and now your ankle hurts. Or maybe your child twisted her ankle during soccer practice. How bad is the sprain?

Try this berry smoothie bowl. Blueberries are great sources of antioxidant compounds, especially flavonoids, which aid in reducing inflammation.

1 lb. ground turkey, browned and drained