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How to talk to a friend who is experiencing infertility
Know someone struggling with infertility? An expert shares tips on how to best show your support. “I call myself an ovary achiever,” Andrea Syrtash, a relationship expert and author has been struggling with infertility for seven years.
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Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards
What’s the best way to remove a tick? Is a higher SPF better? And what are the often overlooked items everyone should have in a first-aid kit? The experts weigh in.
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Suicide-related hospital visits for children and teens up sharply
From 2008 to 2015, the proportion of children’s hospital visits arising from suicide attempts or suicidal thinking nearly doubled. Teens aged 15 to 17 showed the biggest increase.
4 weeks ago -
NIH scientists, arts experts take note of music’s impact on brain
Playing and listening to music can change the brain — and researchers are taking note.
1 month ago -
6 tips for practicing yoga outside
Taking an outdoor yoga class in pleasant spring weather sounds like a very zen and peaceful experience. But in reality, it’s not always so picturesque, so keep these tips in mind first.
2 months ago -
Cycle, dance and jump — just don’t forget to strength train, experts say
A little strength training goes a long way when it comes to improving overall health and well-being. An expert explains why it’s important to make muscular health part of your fitness routine.
3 months ago -
Surprising health benefits of Valentine’s Day traditions
They’re familiar sights this time of year: A box of chocolates and a dozen roses. But it turns out there may be some surprising health benefits to these Valentine’s Day staples.
4 months ago -
White House doctor: Trump in ‘excellent health’
President Donald Trump’s White House physician declared him in “excellent health” after the president received his first medical checkup at Walter Reed military hospital.
5 months ago -
Health benefits of mindfulness
You can be mindful of what you’re thinking, what you’re doing and how you’re moving. Mindfulness can take on many forms including meditation, yoga and Tai Chi, for example.
7 months ago -
AP sources: US spies in Havana hit by bizarre health attacks
It wasn’t until spies reported hearing bizarre sounds and experiencing even stranger physical effects that the U.S. realized something was wrong.
9 months ago -
Prince George’s considers vending machine standards expansion
Prince George’s County, Maryland may join other area localities to establish nutritional standards for vending machines on county-owned property.
1 year ago -
Your Body: Are dairy-free diets a good way to go?
It seems more young adults are dialing back on dairy — and that may not be a good thing.
1 year ago -
3 things to check before you hop on your bike
Have you ever sat in D.C. traffic on a hot day and seen a cyclist zooming past cars and thought, “That could be me?” Find out how you can.
1 year ago -
6 cheap alternatives to gym memberships
To maintain your fitness goals without the expense of a monthly gym membership, consider these six frugal alternatives for a healthy 2017.
1 year ago -
Research finds tablet, apps useful in dementia treatment
Agitation is a common symptom experienced by dementia patients. Now there may be a way to treat it without a costly procedure or any medication.
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