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An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and most of them are women. Headaches are three times more common in women than men (17% in women vs 6% in men), which means women more than…

Ever heard the expressions, “You nearly gave me a heart attack,” “I was worried to death,” or “It broke my heart?” The heart and the mind are intimately connected. Negative states of mind, including…

Ask people why they exercise and they'll talk about managing their weight or becoming stronger and more flexible. They may even mention keeping their hearts healthy. They don't often say they want to…

Getting a good night’s rest plays an important role in your heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most adults need about seven hours of sleep. Yet, more than…

Men, let’s talk about health. When was your last annual checkup? If you can’t remember, it’s time to make an appointment. Annual exams are essential for preventive care. They offer a valuable…

Let’s focus on a healthy heart. Heart disease affects one in four men and remains the leading cause of death for men. Don't wait for something bad to happen to you before taking action. Learn how to…

During Men’s Health Month, let’s discuss the prostate gland to understand how to keep it healthy and help prevent prostate cancer. The prostate gland is only present in men and serves three important…

Say you need to get in better shape, but you’re starting from square one. Gyms and fitness can be intimidating, especially if it’s new to you. But getting in shape doesn’t have to mean going all out…

Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in the U.S. And despite increased awareness of causes, risk factors, and methods of prevention, the rates of…

Do you feel better when you’re outdoors — even if it’s just pulling weeds? Calmer when you walk in the woods? More focused when you stare at the mountains? Kinder after watching a sunset? You’re not…

The idea of fighting cancer with the food you eat is all the rage these days, as people look for ways to either protect against the disease or fight it. Research into foods with cancer-fighting…

Ah, summer. You bring us festivals and beach days, gardening and bike rides, picnics and fireflies. You also bring us insect bites, sunburn, poison ivy rashes and heat exhaustion. For all its good…