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5 Ways to Lower Stress in 5 Minutes
In just five minutes, you can reduce stress, slow your heart rate and calm your nervous system.
More Than Weight Loss: How GLP-1 Drugs Help Your Whole Body
Beyond shedding pounds, significant health benefits have emerged for heart disease, sleep apnea and other chronic diseases related to obesity.
5 Vaccines Recommended for Adults Age 50 and Older
Vaccines are particularly important for older adults. The risk for certain diseases is higher for this age group since it can be more difficult to fight off infections as your immune system naturally weakens as you get older.
10 Numbers That Matter for Your Health
Blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides, sleep and more: these are 10 numbers that matter for your health.
A No-Phone Zone? The Benefits of Limiting Cell Phones in Schools
As more schools place restrictions on students’ cell phone use, educators are noticing an increase in attention and engagement in class.
Can a Cholesterol Drug Help Treat Cancer?
Researchers are exploring whether a common cholesterol medication, fenofibrate, can help fight cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Top 5 Ways to Support Bone Health
Half of all women age 50 or older will break a bone because of osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them brittle.
What to Do if a Child Is Drowning: New Guidelines
Though it’s a topic no parent wants to think about, it’s important to understand how to help a child experiencing a water-related medical emergency.