If you’re overweight but have dodged chronic health issues like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, you might not think that losing weight is a…
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When it comes to convincing your kids that vegetables taste good, variety might be the key to success. New research suggests that offering children more…
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While you can take Social Security benefits at age 62 and get 75% of your maximum, waiting until you reach full retirement age (between age…
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Puberty can be a confusing and frustrating time for boys as their voices change. The larynx, also known as the voice box, grows during puberty…
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If you own or use trampolines, you need to take steps to prevent injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says. While trampolines are…
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Don’t let foot problems hobble your autumn activities, a foot surgeon says. “Foot health contributes to your overall health. From beginners to advanced athletes, proper…
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Spending time on their phones or online doesn’t harm teens’ mental health, according to a new study that challenges a widely held belief. “It may…
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Over the past four decades, the U.S. has seen a sharp rise in the number of pregnant women with high blood pressure, new research reveals.…
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Your kids had a good summer. You were able to get them away from the TV and outside to play for lots of exercise. But…
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As helpful as your smartphone is, it’s easy to develop an unhealthy attachment to it, one that can even become an addiction. It also can…
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Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults, and the risk is highest among teens, a new study says.…
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Suicide continues to become more common in the United States, with rural areas hit hardest by this ongoing crisis of despair, a new study reports.…
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