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Health by the Numbers: Breast Cancer

Breast cancer death rates have been declining, thanks to increased prevention and improved treatments. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Pregnancy

Millions of women become pregnant each year, but too many of them don't have all the facts. Here's a look at pregnancy by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Migraines

Migraine pain can be excruciating, but with the right treatment, the condition can be controlled.

The Health Benefits of Masturbation for Men and Women

It not only feels good, it’s good for you too!

"Me First" Is Bad for Your Health

A self-absorbed attitude can cause health hazards, reveals a new study.

Angry? Don't Go to Bed Just Yet

Is it better to "sleep on it" or resolve the issue? A new study answers this question.

When Your Heartburn Outlasts Your Medication

Many different types of medications can be used to treat heartburn. But what works for one person may not work for another.

The One Exercise All Women Should Do

Learn more about Kegels and how taking just a few minutes a day to perform these exercises can have a positive impact on your health.

Is "Photoaging" Adding Years to Your Face?

Find out if this is negatively affecting how you look. If so, there are several treatments designed to reverse the damaging effects.

Newly Uncovered Smoking Danger for Women

Smokers don't need another study to tell them their habit is dangerous, but here is a risk you might not expect.

Look (and Feel!) Better When You Have the Flu

Try these beauty tips when sickness keeps you from looking your natural best.

IUD Pros and Cons

Popular in the 80s, this form of birth control is making a comeback. Here's what to consider.

Boomers' Vision of Healthy Living

Growing older is no longer the inevitable decline that yesterday’s seniors accepted, often with resignation. Today’s boomers have rewritten the book on healthy living.

Owning Your Own Future

Planning for your retirement is exciting—and perhaps a bit intimidating. Here's what to consider.

No Crest for the Antibacterial Wave

You know the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? We might want to apply this truism to the idea that using antibacterial cleaners reduces the spread of illness.

Sleep Patterns for Your Life Stage

Sleep patterns shift as you age. Here's what you are experiencing and what to expect.

Energy Bracelets: Real Deal or a Sham?

Some swear these bracelets reduce pain and boost athletic performance, so what's the real deal?

Build a Better Salad

You already know it's good for you. Here are the tips and tricks to make your salad a nutritional powerhouse.

What Makes Boot Camp Workouts So Effective?

This fitness trend takes people at all fitness levels and whips them into the best shape of their lives. So what can boot camp do for you?

Is There a Downside to Losing Weight?

There's no doubt that shedding excess pounds is a big boost to your health and well-being, but not everything is totally rosy after weight loss.

After Intimacy: What Does Your Behavior Reveal?

Do you sleep or cuddle after sex? New research says your choices might reflect on your relationship.

5 Things to Do Before Your Workout

Make sure to add these to your to-do list before you exercise.

Fat Facts for Diabetics: How to Make Healthy Choices

Learn how the body reacts to different types of fat, plus get tips on incorporating the right ones into your diet.

4 Ways to Go Healthy at the Coffee Shop

You can still have your coffee (and doughnut, too!) if you follow these four common-sense suggestions.

Severe Period Pain? It Could Be Dysmenorrhea

It's normal to experience discomfort during your period, but if the pain is so severe that it interferes with daily activities, you may have this.

Grow a Therapeutic Garden in Your Yard or Window Box

Boost your well-being with a fragrance garden. It's easy to grow therapeutic herbs and flowers with these tips.

If You're Overweight With Normal Blood Pressure

With an optimal blood pressure reading, you may believe that you are healthy despite your weight, but it's not so clear-cut.

Clean Your Ears the Right Way

Here are the essential dos and don'ts of this delicate process.

Best Food Guide for IBD

Here are the safest food choices for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

5 Ways to Improve Leg Circulation

Exercise, hosiery, hot pepper. There are plenty of ways to get the blood flowing in your legs. Read on for a list of five.

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