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WHAT'S UP WITH... ITCHY ARMPITS
It's the second-most embarrassing spot to have a sudden need to scratch. Here's why our underarms can get so uncomfortable.
2 min |
August 2022
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Weight Gain: Is It Midlife or Menopause?
If your body has started to pack on pounds, you may wonder why it's happening. Here are some answers.
2 min |
August 2022
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WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Getting artsy may boost your mood as well as your brain function.
2 min |
August 2022
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Speed Up Your Walk
A new study of middle-aged adults found that a faster walking pace may signal a younger age at a cellular level. These tricks can help you pick up your stepping speed:
1 min |
August 2022
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Protect Your Body From Itself
When your immune system turns against you, there are steps you can take to boost your health.
2 min |
August 2022
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Love Your Legs
Pro solutions for soft, smooth skin
5 min |
August 2022
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INSIGHTS 4 Facts About Abortion
Here's what the health statistics say about this common procedure.
2 min |
August 2022
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FOODS THAT'LL KEEP YOU YOUNG
Want to feel 10 years younger, in both body and mind? We've got a grocery cart's worth of delicious picks-all backed by science to keep you sharp, fit, and having fun.
6 min |
August 2022
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5 Myths About Food Safety
The nose knows what's OK to eat, and other lies that'll make you sick.
4 min |
August 2022
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Before You Say Yes to Surgery, Read This
Agreeing to a procedure to fix a non-emergent but disruptive problem can be a tough call. Here's how to make a good choice for you.
6 min |
July 2022
Prevention
Does It Work? Bug Bite Soothers
What experts say about anti-itch gadgets and lotions
2 min |
June 2022
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Somatic Therapy for Addiction
A mixture of cognitive and physical therapy can help with this difficult health issue.
2 min |
July 2022
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PROBLEM SOLVED How to Kick Summer Foot Troubles
Sun's out, toes out! Prevent or get rid of pain and stink this season.
2 min |
July 2022
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Why we're saying goodbye to ВМІ
Prevention and our sister publication Good Housekeeping will not be using BODY MASS INDEX in our discussions of health anymore. Here's what's behind our decision.
5 min |
July 2022
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Why Did I Have Cramps and Stabbing Pain?
Searching for an answer led not only to relief, but also to a mission to help others.
3 min |
July 2022
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Smoked Salmon Omelet
Brighten up your eggs with tangy Greek yogurt, rich salmon, and a lemony salad.
1 min |
July 2022
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HOW TO BUY IT Natural Sunscreens
What to look for in a product to protect your skin
1 min |
July 2022
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Farmers' Market Finds
Load these seasonal standouts into your tote.
2 min |
July 2022
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Food Fights
Arguing about each other's eating behavior and attitudes? Here's why, and ways to work through it.
2 min |
July 2022
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DOES IT WORK? Leak Stoppers
What helps-and what doesn't-with bladder trouble
2 min |
July 2022
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5 Myths About Headaches
The confusion on this topic is enough to make your head spin. Let's clear it up.
4 min |
June 2022
Prevention
Does It Work? Lymphatic Drainage
Some products are meant to ease puffiness and bloat-here's which claims hold water.
2 min |
May 2022
Prevention
Bust Out Your Blender
It's the Masterful Multitasker that can transform the powerful, healthy ingredients on these pages into all kinds of winners: dreamy dip, creamy sauce, bright relish, and more. Time to mix it up!
6 min |
May 2022
Prevention
7 Unhelpful Habits Everyone should Quit
Plucking damaging patterns from your life can boost your happiness so you'll really feel like a lucky duck.
4 min |
May 2022
Prevention
5 Myths About Vegetarian Diets
Beefing up your knowledge may have a high-“steaks” impact on your health.
3 min |
May 2022
Prevention
Why Was I So Tired and Thirsty All the Time?
Life can be exhausting-but a dangerous underlying condition makes it so much worse.
4 min |
June 2022
Prevention
What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
Your breath, gums, and tongue can reveal surprising things about what's happening in your body.
2 min |
June 2022
Prevention
PROBLEM SOLVED Achy Breaky Neck?
Tips on taming the ouch
2 min |
May 2022
Prevention
THE CHEMICAL INVASION
For many people, compounds in the air and in everyday objects can wage an assault on the body. Here's what we know about chemical intolerance, a.k.a. multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
7 min |
May 2022
Prevention
THE BEST (AND WORST!) HEALTH ADVICE
Outdated, misguided, or just plain wrong suggestions come at us from all over: friends, family, the Internet. But we "regular" folks aren't the only ones who get questionable medical input; doctors and other top health experts have also heard their fair share. So we asked them to share the pearls of non-wisdom they hear most often and what you should do instead to live your healthiest life.
8 min |