Healthy Perimenopausal Women

5 Things to Know About Weight Gain During Perimenopause

Perimenopause can lead to weight gain, so it’s important to understand how your body is changing and what to do to maintain good health.

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Tackling Senior Loneliness

When you think about things that impact your health, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and not getting enough exercise may come to mind. But loneliness can also hurt your health. Finding ways to combat senior loneliness is an important part of staying healthy as you age.

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Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know

The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.

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Treatments with Tails: The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy

For many people, spending time with a therapy dog or other trained animal can not only be calming but also provide other physical and mental healing benefits. Learn more about the many benefits of pet therapy.

Vaping and COPD

The Troubling Truth About COPD and Vaping

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking. Now, recent research suggests vaping, or e-cigarette use, may also be implicated in new or worsening COPD. Here’s what you need to know.

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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know

Early detection is key when it comes to colorectal cancer, a type of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. That’s why being aware of colorectal cancer symptoms as well as risk factors is essential to your health.

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The Connection Between Not Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Not getting enough sleep can have unintended consequences for your mental health. If you’re struggling with sleep deprivation, here’s what you need to know.

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Osteoarthritis Treatments: Today and Tomorrow

If you’re one of the millions of Americans experiencing the pain of osteoarthritis, you may have tried several treatments hoping to find relief. There are new osteoarthritis treatments on the horizon that may bring you relief.

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Movement Disorders: 4 Tips for a Better Quality of Life

Living with a movement disorder can make everyday life challenging. Try these tips to stay on your feet and get more out of life.

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5 Myths and Facts About Hepatitis C

Simple treatments can cure this serious infection that can permanently damage your liver.