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Discover the latest health news, along with practical tips on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle by improving your diet and moving more. From proven home remedies to advice on managing and preventing chronic health conditions, we’ll keep you looking and feeling your best.

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7 Signs of Disease Your Teeth Can Reveal

Dentists are trained to spot more than just cavities: these red flags may signal a health issue happening elsewhere in the body.

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The Best Home Remedies for Nausea

Feeling queasy? Whether it's motion sickness, the side effect of a medication or the dreaded flu, these kitchen cabinet cures...


This is the Smartest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologists

Each zodiac sign has its strengths and weaknesses, but when it comes to intelligence, astrologists say these two stand out...


What Those Numbers on Your Glasses Mean (And Why You Should Check Them)

The numbers on your eyewear are more important than you think—an optometrist tells us why.


Fast Fashion Could Be Making You Sick—Here’s How

According to Miriam Diamond, environmental scientist at the University of Toronto, toxic chemicals in mass-produced clothing could have long-term effects...

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20 Things You Do Before Bed That Sabotage Your Sleep

These seemingly innocent habits may be preventing you from getting the good night's sleep you've been craving.


For Years, Her Excruciating Stomach Pain Would Strike at Random—And Doctors Were Stumped

Every time Genevieve made it to the ER, her debilitating symptoms would vanish as quickly as they'd appeared...


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8 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit Healthier

Coffee catches a lot of grief, but it's not as bad as you might think. Some research shows that it...


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These Are the Heart Attack Symptoms That Are Most Frequently Misdiagnosed

Each year, 63,000 Canadians have a heart attack, and many of them are first told by doctors that the problem...


Anxiety Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

The benefits of anxiety include alerting us to danger and helping us manage uncertainty, according to psychologists. The key is...


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This Teen’s Vision Loss Was a Mystery—Until a Doctor Asked Him What He Ate

For years, Jerome was losing his ability to see and hear, and became easily exhausted. Could his bad eating habits...


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What It Could Mean If You’re Always Waking Up at Night to Pee

Waking up to pee once every night is normal. Anything more than that could be a red flag for these...


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Arthritis Myths You Need to Stop Believing

These common misconceptions about arthritis could be keeping you on the sidelines of a vibrant, active life.

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She Was Sure Her Symptoms Were Lyme Disease—But the Bull’s Eye Rash Never Appeared

Vera thought she felt a tick bite her shoulder, but never saw the actual tick. Would the doctors take her...


Stress Poop is Real—Here’s Why it Happens

Anxiety got you headed to the bathroom in a hurry? Find out if it’s just frazzled nerves—or something else.


If You’re Not Reading Out Loud Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

Reading out loud to your parent, spouse or even your dog may seem awkward, but it delivers health benefits for...


Doing This Daily Can Reduce Your Diabetes Risk by 74%

Researchers have found that two popular pastimes may be powerful ways to work off your chance of developing Type 2...


This Young Woman Figured She Only Had a UTI—Until Her Kidneys Started Failing

Read the incredible true story of how doctors stopped at nothing to solve a medical mystery.


The Easiest Way to Get a Full Body Workout From Walking

Have you ever seen someone strolling down the sidewalk holding what look like ski poles—in the dead of summer? If...


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Have Chronic Back Pain? You Could Be Dealing With Axial Spondyloarthritis

If you’re stiff, sore or swollen, it’s time to find the cause.


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How to Stay Awake After a Terrible Night’s Sleep

Feeling a bit bleary this morning? Here are five tricks that could help blow away the cobwebs.


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Silent Signs of Hearing Loss You Might Be Ignoring

If these symptoms sound familiar, it might be time to speak with your doctor.

Why You Always Have to Sleep Under Blankets—Even When It’s Hot

Even if you’re roasting in an airless room, chances are you’ll still get tucked in. Check out the fascinating science...


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Subtle Signs of Disease Your Feet Can Reveal

Are your tootsies trying to tell you something? It turns out the condition of your feet can alert you to...


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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Ticks

These common misconceptions could put your health at risk.


Most Heart Attacks Happen on This Day of the Week

New research might suggest your choices over the weekend could impact your cardiovascular health.


This is the Worst Time of Day to Have Sex

Uh oh—it also happens to be the most popular time.


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The Surprising Health Benefits of Staying Hydrated

Drink up! Besides quenching your thirst, proper hydration gives you more energy, a better memory and could even help you...