Are children too attached to smartphones?
Why parents need guidelines and boundaries in the age of technology
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Spotting the signs of elder abuse
The warning signs of elder abuse often aren’t obvious, but there are steps you can take to prevent it
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How to cope with chronic pain
Sore muscles and aches come and go, but pain that sticks around—also known as chronic pain—can be life altering. The number of people suffering from chronic…
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Rebuild your muscle
Think back to your teens and 20s. Were you an athlete? Did you easily maintain muscle while eating whatever you wanted? Now snap back to the present. You’ve…
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How non-smokers can reduce the risk of lung cancer
We often conflate lung cancer with cigarettes. Yet, a solid 20% of people who die from lung cancer never smoke a day in their lives. While it’s true that…
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Stay on top of cholesterol screenings—it can save your life!
In an ideal world, everyone would know their cholesterol levels and get regular checkups to keep on top of any changes. That awareness is what Dr. Venkatraman…
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How to properly throw out your old electronics and unused medicine
Oh, great. A light bulb burnt out. No big deal. You grab a replacement from your junk drawer, change it and everything is square. But what do you do with the…
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What kind of water works best?
Ask a group of experts how much water you should drink, and chances are you’ll get a different answer from each one. Some health and fitness pros stick to the…
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The real solution for fidgeting kids
Drumming fingers on a table, peeling labels off bottles, tipping back in a chair, twirling hair—people, and especially kids, fidget in all different ways.…
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Explore your vision correction options
Thirty years ago, people with not-so-perfect vision had only a couple of options to fix it—basically eyeglasses or contact lenses, many of which weren’t so…
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How to stay connected and social this summer
Summer is a social season filled with barbecues, weddings and holidays spent with friends and family. If you’re looking for an excuse to hit up a party, look…
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How to have a healthy vacation
The last time you took a trip, how well did you plan ahead of time? If you had all your clothes and travel documents packed up and ready to go, and the trip…
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Are you a tough woman?
If you close your eyes and conjure up the image of a tough woman, you might picture a female making hard decisions in the boardroom or gutting it out in the…
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Avoid mosquito bites this summer
When it comes to mosquitoes, humans are actually lucky. Not all of the 3,500 mosquito species around the world have a taste for humans, or at least not solely…
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Aromatic revolution
A simple smell evokes so much. Your husband’s cologne. Freshly baked cookies. Newly mowed grass under the warm summer sun. Smells make us remember, make us…
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Take care of your teeth to stay healthy
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but a healthy mouth means so much more than just pearly white teeth. And your dentist does so much more than just make sure…
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Why you might need an osteopathic physician
If you’re searching for a new family physician, pediatrician or surgeon, and looking closely at their credentials, you might notice something confusing. While…
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Get a Clean Slate
Sorting out what’s fresh in your refrigerator is easy: Just check expiration dates or take a whiff from that milk carton. But your makeup bag? That’s a…
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Simple steps to save your vision
As we get older, our vision changes—we all know that. From cataracts to blurriness, we see this deterioration as inevitable. But what we may not realize is…
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Is your toothpaste working?
Picking out a toothpaste can leave you scratching your head, reading about cavity prevention, plaque removal, whitening and sensitivity. Is it all just a…
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5 steps to strengthen your heart
A heart-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, not just people who have existing health problems. Healthy habits can help keep your heart and blood…
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Discover a new kind of public restroom
We’ve all been there: You’re in an airport waiting for your flight to board. You’re lugging bags of clothes around the mall after a long day of shopping. Or,…
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Urgent care vs. the Emergency Room
It’s Saturday night and your throat feels fiercely sore. You can breathe but feel incredibly uncomfortable. What do you do? You’re playing soccer with some…