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ANTI-ABORTION AFTERSHOCKS
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ANTI-ABORTION AFTERSHOCKS

Last year's dramatic change to abortion law has further-reaching implications than you may think. In addition to revoking a health care right, the Supreme Court decision opened the door to new dangers for women and families.

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8 mins  |
August 2023
Why Was I Having Seizures and Terrible Headaches?
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Why Was I Having Seizures and Terrible Headaches?

It took years for this teacher to learn the cause of her frightening symptoms.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
What Doctors Don't Tell You About Sex
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What Doctors Don't Tell You About Sex

These three health conditions could hamper your sexuality-here's what you need to know.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
WHAT'S UP WITH...NIGHT TERRORS
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WHAT'S UP WITH...NIGHT TERRORS

An expert explains this strange screaming-in-your-sleep phenomenon.

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1 min  |
August 2023
WHY WE'RE SO. DAMN. MAD.
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WHY WE'RE SO. DAMN. MAD.

Majorly pissed-off, low-key resentful, or extra short-fused lately? Of course you are, and no, it's not just you! But while anger is not a comfortable feeling-and coping with it unwisely can harm your health-it can spark positive change. HERE'S HOW TO PUT IT TO HEALTHY USE.

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9 mins  |
August 2023
Give Your Walk a Boost
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Give Your Walk a Boost

How to go farther, get stronger, and find more calm

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Your Get-Gorgeous Guide to Summer
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Your Get-Gorgeous Guide to Summer

Solve the season's peskiest skin and hair problems.

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3 mins  |
August 2023
CLIMBING
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CLIMBING

This sport is a workout that sharpens your mind as it builds your muscles.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
5 Myths About Fat
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5 Myths About Fat

Misinformation has made this macronutrient much maligned. We'd butter set the record straight.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
SEX & LOVE: Do You Need a "Sleep Divorce"?
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SEX & LOVE: Do You Need a "Sleep Divorce"?

How to stay connected when you decide on separate beds.

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2 mins  |
July 2023
REMEDIES: Natural Skin Soothers
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REMEDIES: Natural Skin Soothers

Before you head to the medicine cabinet, try the kitchen.

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2 mins  |
July 2023
NATURAL FIXES: Cupping for Type 2 Diabetes
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NATURAL FIXES: Cupping for Type 2 Diabetes

This ancient physical therapy may help stabilize blood sugar levels.

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2 mins  |
July 2023
HEALTHY HOBBY: JUGGLING
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HEALTHY HOBBY: JUGGLING

This could be the fun do-anywhere activity your brain has been waiting for.

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Say Bye to Tech Neck
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Say Bye to Tech Neck

Want to relieve (or prevent!) that pain you get from too much time spent bent smartphone, over your tablet, or laptop? Try these tips from biomechanist Katy Bowman, author of Rethink Your Position.

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1 min  |
July 2023
MOVE OF THE MONTH: GET STRONGER ARMS
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MOVE OF THE MONTH: GET STRONGER ARMS

You don't need heavy weights to improve your strength. Doing bicep curls at a slower pace allows you to add resistance to the motion for a harder workout.

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1 min  |
July 2023
FLAVORS OF JAMAICA
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FLAVORS OF JAMAICA

Inspired by our jerk chicken recipe? Here, more nutritious Caribbean-centric foods from Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, M.S., R.D.N., founder of 360 Girls&Women.

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1 min  |
July 2023
25-Minute Meals Under $15
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25-Minute Meals Under $15

Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango and Cucumber Salad

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1 min  |
July 2023
How to Cool Furry Friends
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How to Cool Furry Friends

Dogs and cats don't sweat the way we do, so they're at risk of overheating in warm weather, says ASPCA community medicine veterinary training specialist LaCheryl Ball, D.V.M.

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1 min  |
July 2023
Q&A: What's the best way to soften dry, scaly heels?
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Q&A: What's the best way to soften dry, scaly heels?

Your feet deserve a skin ritual just like your face does. Smooth your soles with these tips from board-certified New York City dermatologist Dana Stern, M.D., and celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi, founder of JinSoon nail care and nail spas.

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1 min  |
July 2023
Finding Hope and Joy After a Loss
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Finding Hope and Joy After a Loss

Fulfilling the dreams on her dad’s bucket list helped Laura Carney grieve and reset her mental health after an unexpected tragedy. Here, the author of My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free talks about her journey:

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1 min  |
July 2023
Keep Tabs on High Blood Pressure
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Keep Tabs on High Blood Pressure

Hypertension is a risk for your heart, but it may also mess with your brain health.

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1 min  |
July 2023
What to Know About Uterine Fibroids
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What to Know About Uterine Fibroids

Get a closer look at this common gynecological condition for Fibroid Awareness Month this July.

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1 min  |
July 2023
Beat Jet Lag
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Beat Jet Lag

It's travel season, and with people more comfortable flying off to faraway places again, it's a good time to brush up on how to mitigate the effects of jet lag-and why you should.

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1 min  |
July 2023
Summer Superstars to Savor
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Summer Superstars to Savor

Enjoy these in-season re while they’re at their heigh of nutrition and flavor.

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4 mins  |
July 2023
EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WATER
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EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WATER

How did something so simple get so complicated? There are a great many things to wonder about water these days: What exactly is in the stuff coming out of the tap, and is it OK to drink? Are those bottles of oxygenated and alkalinized H₂O adding anything to our lives besides more plastic? And let's settle this once and for all: Do you really need to chug half a gallon each day? Let's spill the facts.

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8 mins  |
July 2023
It's Getting HOT Out Here
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It's Getting HOT Out Here

Even with the action governments, companies, and individuals are taking to slow climate change, we are all in for higher temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and well as the planet heats up.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
FACE YOUR FEAR Mammograms
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FACE YOUR FEAR Mammograms

This crucial screening is a total of 20 seconds of squish, and it can save your life.

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2 mins  |
July 2023
SEE YOUR DOCTOR SOONER
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SEE YOUR DOCTOR SOONER

Having a hard time getting an appointment? It's not you-it's our health care system. Delays in scheduling medical visits are longer than they used to be. Here's how to better navigate the system and get treated ASAP.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
MY DIAGNOSIS: Why Was I Having Horrible Leg Cramps?
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MY DIAGNOSIS: Why Was I Having Horrible Leg Cramps?

Mysterious twitches and pain kept me from the thing that made me happiest-working out.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
WHAT'S UP WITH...BRAIN FREEZE
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WHAT'S UP WITH...BRAIN FREEZE

If you feel a sudden strong zap of pain in your head as you sip a milkshake, here’s why.

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1 min  |
July 2023