Leg cramps are a common symptom of pregnancy, often occurring at night. Cramps typically occur only for a short time, but they can be very…
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There’s been a steep decline over the past two decades in births to American girls under the age of 15, a new report finds. Overall,…
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Regular exercise can reduce your risk of depression, no matter what your age or where you live, research suggests. In a new study, an international…
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Deep breathing is a great stress reliever, and the technique called mindfulness meditation is a helpful way to use breathing to get more in touch…
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Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns. Improper technique can lead…
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Starting each day with breakfast may help you keep the pounds off through the years, a preliminary study finds. The study, of nearly 350 healthy…
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Is the “e” word — exercise — a downer for you? If so, you need look no further than everyday chores to find new ways…
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More than two of every five Americans reside in counties with unhealthy levels of smog and air pollution, thanks largely to the effect of global…
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Toxic chemicals that have been banned for nearly four decades may be hiding in kitchens across the United States, new research suggests. Polychlorinated biphenyls, more…
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Girls whose moms were overweight or had high blood sugar during pregnancy may be more likely to enter puberty early, a large new study suggests.…
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If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you’ll probably feel very tired during the day. And you may not feel alert and refreshed when you wake…
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Women have unique nutritional needs, especially during pregnancy and menopause. Here’s how a woman’s diet should differ from that of a man, courtesy of the…
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