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Medical Tourism
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Medical Tourism

September 1, 2021

Patients from developing nations have long traveled to the United States to access care they couldn’t get at home, but…

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient
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Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular exercise and increased aerobic fitness are widely recommended by the American Heart Association, and for good reasons. Moderate-to-vigorous physical…

How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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How Vitamin D Helps Protect Against COVID-19 and More

Michael F. Holick, PhD, MD | July 1, 2021

Optimal levels of vitamin D offer protection against many health threats, including COVID-19. But how much do you need to stay healthy?

What A Health Coach Can Do For You
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What A Health Coach Can Do For You

Leigh-Ann Webster, NBC-HWC | June 15, 2021

You want to exercise more, eat better, lose weight, lower stress, gain control of a health problem. How about a health coach to get and keep you on a new path?

Why We Sigh
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Why We Sigh

February 1, 2021

What is the point of sighing—those sudden, deep, audible exhalations? And what do you do if you live with a heavy sigh-er—or if you do it? A neurobiologist and a psychologist explain…

Attention Heavy Sweaters: How to Sweat Less
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Attention Heavy Sweaters: How to Sweat Less

Ahmad Shatil Amin, MD | November 5, 2020

Everyone perspires, but if you’re sweating buckets, and it’s interfering with your quality of life, there are many effective options that can help.

Medicine Made by Bees! How Honey, Pollen and Propolis Can Help You Heal
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Medicine Made by Bees! How Honey, Pollen and Propolis Can Help You Heal

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 30, 2020

Bee products such as honey, pollen and propolis are good medicine. Here’s how to use them to treat coughs, sore throats, allergies, wounds and more…

Why The Rocky Mountains Are My Happy Place
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Why The Rocky Mountains Are My Happy Place

Sarah Hiner | March 5, 2020

Millions of dollars are spent a year on antidepressants, and yet time in nature fuels all of those “happy hormones.” The mountains are my happy place… where is yours?

Your Best New Year’s Resolution? Go Against the Grain
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Your Best New Year’s Resolution? Go Against the Grain

David Sherer, MD | January 1, 2020

Many people make New Year’s resolutions that are broken by Valentine’s Day. But, if you plan to keep one resolution, let it be this…

Why Are Probiotics in My Hand Sanitizer?
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Why Are Probiotics in My Hand Sanitizer?

Philip M. Tierno, Jr., PhD | January 21, 2019

A hand sanitizer is a convenient way to rid yourself of germs when hand washing isn’t an option. But should it contain probiotics? Read on…

Frostbite and Hypothermia: Beware of These 5 Dangerous Myths
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Frostbite and Hypothermia: Beware of These 5 Dangerous Myths

Paul Auerbach, MD | December 17, 2018

When cold weather sets in, risk for frostbite and hypothermia soars. Here are the myths that can get you into trouble…

The 6 Germ Hot Spots in Your Doctor’s Office
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The 6 Germ Hot Spots in Your Doctor’s Office

Miryam Z. Wahrman, PhD | November 12, 2018

Your doctor’s office is likely a hotbed of germs that cause colds, flu, pneumonia and other serious infections. Here’s how to avoid those nasty bugs…

What If You Forgot Whether You Got a Vaccination?
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What If You Forgot Whether You Got a Vaccination?

William Schaffner, MD | October 25, 2018

Can’t remember if you got a pneumonia or shingles or other vaccination? Here’s what to do…

What’s Up with Extra Nipples?
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What’s Up with Extra Nipples?

Alan Blum, MD | October 21, 2018

Actor Mark Wahlberg openly acknowledges he has an extra nipple. Is this common? A medical concern? Here’s what you wanted to know…

Use Self-Hypnosis to Stop Bad Habits
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Use Self-Hypnosis to Stop Bad Habits

Grace Smith | October 16, 2018

Virtually all people have a bad habit or two they’d like to get rid of. Self-hypnosis is a highly effective and simple way to get results. Read on…