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Can you remember the last time you had a complete physical? It’s probably time for a check-up. Regular physicals aren’t just for kids. As you grow older, your body changes and faces new challenges. It…

Daylight Saving Time has its pros and cons. In the fall, the promise of an extra hour of sleep can be glorious. The earlier sunset — sometimes before you even get home from work — can be depressing…

Sure, ketogenic (keto) seems to melt away the pounds and pack on the muscles. Along with carnivore, it’s one of the super-popular meat-forward diets that have exploded into the mainstream and are…

Perimenopause and menopause are natural phases in a woman's life, marked by hormonal shifts that bring about significant changes physically and mentally. Understanding the distinctions between…

Whether it's supporting children, an elderly parent or relative, or anyone in need, caregiving takes many forms. All the demands and responsibilities of caregiving can lead to a decline in one…

Women's screenings are a variety of tests that can help detect cancer and other health problems early, when they are most treatable. There are a number of key women's screenings that all women should…

Maintaining a healthy weight is often easier said than done. If you’re in the habit of eating healthy and get regular exercise, you’ve won half the battle. But there are so many temptations — like…

Everyone has experienced the pain of a headache, which can range from mild and annoying to debilitating (they don’t call them “splitting headaches” for nothing). Different types of headaches are…

The human heart is quite possibly the most significant vital organ, carrying meaning in an emotional, figurative way and in the physical, literal realm. We can have our hearts broken, wear them on our…

While the old adage "no pain no gain" might help motivate some athletes in training, pain is not something to ignore when it comes to most musculoskeletal system injuries. In fact, waiting too long to…

You know you should make an appointment to see your primary care doctor each year. But what, if anything, should you do to prepare for that visit? Creating a list of questions for your doctor…