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If you have asthma, you already know that things like cigarette smoke, animal dander, and dust can trigger a dangerous…
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A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the…
My doctor recommended getting more fiber for my constipation, but it's not helping. What can I do? Getting more fiber…
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When asked how the body repairs itself and replenishes its resources, most people will answer with one word: sleep. They’re…
According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent of Americans meditate,…
You and your doctor already use many “metrics” or measurements to monitor, protect, and improve your health: your weight, blood…
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an…
Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a…
Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become…
