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Understanding and Managing Menopause Symptoms Hot flashes may be one of the better-known indicators of menopause, but women may experience a wide range of symptoms

Cervical Cancer Home Test Kits Boost Screening for Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer can be easy to miss. It usually has no symptoms. But you can have a screening test for the virus that causes nearly

Bring On Dessert With Better-for-You Sweets
If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However,

Dejunking Your Diet The Drawbacks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert-recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods

Unlock the Ancient Secret to Nutritious Meals & Snacks
A nutrition boost for your daily menus can go a long way for families focused on making healthy eating decisions. If you’re looking for an

Grinding Your Teeth?
Do you often find that you’re clenching your jaw or rubbing your teeth together? Do you tend to wake up with a sore jaw, ear

Beyond Basic Blood Tests
A Window Into Your Health Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ. Blood also helps remove the

Master of One
Specialties & Specialty Medicine By Alexander Germanis My wife pretty consistently chides me for having too many interests and stretching myself too thin

Smart Swaps and Budget-Friendly Ingredients
for Heart-Healthy Meals Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60%

How to Improve Your Dog’s Gut Health
When it comes to humans, gut health can be a great indicator of overall health. Often, when illnesses or conditions arise, symptoms are present in

Elevate Summer Hosting With Refreshing Grape Recipes
Gearing up for outdoor entertaining this summer calls for seasonal decor, plenty of seating, yard games, and more, but just about everyone’s favorite element is

Radiating Wellness
Your Healthy Sunlight Goldilocks Zone By Alexander Germanis Averaging a distance of 93 million miles from the earth, the star known as Sol

Summer Health & Safety Tips Doctors Want You to Know
School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association recommendations: Wear sunscreen.

Nurturing Healthy Neighborhoods
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health. So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy

Enjoy a Light Summer Lunch
Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don’t forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of

Reconnect National Great Outdoors Month
When I was a kid, the schoolyear mercifully came to an end in June. While it certainly meant an end to pencils, textbooks, and teachers’

When Is It Time To Get Help?
By Josh Williamson, LPC, Life Balance Counseling Have you ever wondered if you have a problem with alcohol or marijuana or another drug but

How PTSD Changes the Brain What Science Tells Us
By Aleena Mangold, LPC, Christian Psychological Associates Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more than just distressing memories—it physically alters the brain. This condition can