Both pregnancy and breastfeeding may protect women against early menopause, new research suggests. The risk was lowest among those who breast-fed exclusively, meaning the baby…
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The Harvard-associated lab that created the “CoolSculpting” process of reducing fat says it’s on the trail of the next advance in nonsurgical slimming. CoolSculpting freezes…
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Training too hard or too fast is the culprit behind many exercise-related injuries, says BetterHealth. Before working out, consult with a doctor, gym instructor or…
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Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their infants at increased risk of fractures in their first year of life, researchers warn. The study looked at…
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People with sleep apnea are often told to lose weight to ease their symptoms. Now a new study suggests that shedding fat in a particular…
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Going to the gym is supposed to improve your health, but it can also be a hotbed of cold and flu bugs, an expert warns.…
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Most women will get a vaginal yeast infection at some point, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its uncomfortable symptoms may include…
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From texting to cooking, we use our hands often. There are many exercises that can strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion…
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You made your resolution — this year was finally going to be the year you lost weight. But then your neighbor stopped by with a…
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Sports such as skiing, snowboarding and ice skating can sometimes lead to sprains, dislocations and fractures. In fact, some 200,000 people are treated for winter…
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It’s hard to escape all the fanfare surrounding HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, which prevents plateaus by keeping your body at your max heart rate…
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Air pollution from vehicles increases the risk of dangerously high blood pressure in pregnant women, U.S. government researchers report. Scientists from the U.S. National Institute…
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