Health Care
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11 Surprising Facts About Fertility That OB-GYNs Wish You Knew
If you’re trying to get pregnant or even thinking you may want to in the next couple of years, you may have...
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Is Nature Your Brain’s Miracle Medicine?
Doctors from California to South Korea believe they’ve found the key to our mental health and creativity. The catch: You have to...
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What Allergists Do to Keep Their Own Allergies at Bay
Allergies got you down? Relief is on its way because allergists just give us the inside scoop on how they manage their...
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Thinking About Popping a Vitamin D? Read This First
Health experts agree that Vitamin D is super-important to so many systems in the body. But here’s why you shouldn’t just grab...
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Could Probiotics Be Your Best Defense Yet Against Spring Allergies?
Here’s why you may want to consider taking a supplement this spring. By Carly Zinderman 1.4K Shares istock/joecicak An estimated 10 to...
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Should You Visit Your Gynecologist During Your Period?
You may be worried that getting a gyno exam during your period could compromise your test results—or that it’s just beyond gross...
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ER Doctors Couldn’t Figure Out Why This Man Had Awful Headaches. Can You?
Sometimes, symptoms can be misleading—and that’s when the trouble starts. By Sydney Loney Reader's Digest International Edition The patient: Marvin, a 55-year-old...
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18 Secrets Your Health Insurance Company Is Keeping from You
From intentional billing mistakes to the truth about your “out of pocket” limit, here’s what you need to know from a healthcare...
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This Grandmother Beat Breast Cancer with a Groundbreaking 20-Minute Treatment
Imagine a cancer treatment that requires zero recovery time and no major surgery? Well, it’s here—and this grandmother was one of the...
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Is It Really That Bad to Share a Toothbrush with Your Partner?
You know your hands are often filthy, but your mouth is also surprisingly teeming with germs, so you may want to think...
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The Truth About What Happens When a Doctor’s Mistake Takes a Patient’s Life
Doctors and nurses make deadly errors every day and are reprimanded for them. But don’t they also deserve some support? By Sarah...
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Is It Bad to Drink Water that’s Been Sitting Overnight—or Longer?
We’ve all gulped down water left over from last night—on the nighttable, on the counter, in the car—but is drinking stale water...
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Why I’m Convinced a Really Good Sandwich Can Heal Anything
A care package from Philadelphia provides a leukemia patient with an unlikely health food. By Jim Shahin from The Washington Post 173...
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Can Meditation Really Slow Aging? What the Latest Science Shows
Is there real science in the spiritualism of meditation? Meet a Nobel Prize winner who thinks so. By Jo Marchant 157 Shares...
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What Is the Safest Amount of Alcohol to Drink?
You’ve heard a glass of wine every day is good for you, but not every expert agrees with that. Here’s the official...
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Were You Supposed to Be Wearing Sunglasses Before Bed This Whole Time?
Yes, but don’t go looking for your favorite summer shades just yet. By Morgan Cutolo iStock/Gilmanshin Does your typical night include reading a...
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Should I Still Work Out if I’m Sick?
Exercise is great for your health…until it isn’t. By Marissa Laliberte 413 Shares istock/digitalhallwayIf you have a regular exercise routine, you might...
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Is It Bad to Cross Your Legs When You Sit?
This common habit may be harming your health more than you think. By Morgan Cutolo 505 Shares iStock/g-stockstudio Crossing your legs is...
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