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Sore Muscles from Exercise
Exercise is an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle. It improves your heart and lungs and builds strong bones…
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Spirituality and Health
Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Research shows a connection between…
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Spirometry Test for COPD
Spirometry is a type of “pulmonary function” test. You may need this test if your doctor thinks you have chronic…
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Spitting Up in Babies
Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your…
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Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of your spleen.
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…
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St. John's Wort: Drug-Supplement Interactions
St. John’s Wort is a plant used in teas, ointments, and dietary supplements for a list of health conditions. It…
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Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the…
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Stretching
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will maintain muscle strength and increase…
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Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial…
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Superfoods
Superfoods are whole, real foods that are not processed and are good for your brain health.
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Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…
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Take Cholesterol to Heart
If you’re taking a statin, talk to your family doctor about factors such as statin intensity, risk for potential drug…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…
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Taking Medicine While Breastfeeding
Certain medicines taken during breastfeeding can affect you or your baby through your breast milk.
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Taking Medicines Safely after Alcohol or Drug Abuse Recovery
Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can have many pitfalls. There is advice you should follow to…
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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health…
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a…
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Talking to Your Kids About Virginity
Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well…
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Talking With Your Child About Their Cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s scary for both you and your child. Talking about it can help…