Well-Being

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Addicted to Shopping

Your urge to splurge — is it a mood lifter or an obsessive-compulsive disorder?

September 12, 2016

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Pistol-Packin’ Protein

The studies are confusing, but there are wisps of clarity out there.

September 5, 2016

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Evaluating Sun-Damaged Skin

Slipped up on sunscreen this summer? Take stock of your spots and find out how to treat them.

August 29, 2016

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Matters of the Heart

Getting mad as a hatter is not so hot for your cardiovascular health.

August 22, 2016

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Shirts That Pass the Sweat Test

It’s like an furnace outside. Finding a shirt that stands up to the heat.

August 15, 2016

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OMG, GMOs!

In case you missed it: There’s a huge gap between science and the public on the safety of GMOs.

August 8, 2016

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Marijuana: A Growing Experience

Did you know an ingredient in marijuana might reduce a protein linked to Alzheimer’s? In case you missed it … .

August 1, 2016

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Eight Simple Moves to Keep Hands Happy

Show your hands some love with exercises to strengthen and maintain flexibility and range of motion.

July 25, 2016

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Busted: Myths About Arthritis

Debunking some commonly held beliefs about what causes or relieves joint pain.

July 18, 2016

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Preventing Painful Kidney Stones

Hint, hint: Avoid too much salt and processed foods.

July 11, 2016

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Losing Your Mind? This Diet Can Help

It’s no joke. And the MIND diet isn’t so hard to stick to, either.

July 4, 2016

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Sleepy or Stressed? It Could Be Your Thyroid — or Not

Diagnosing a disorder can be difficult. Blood levels should be checked.

June 27, 2016

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Say That Again. I Didn’t Hear You.

Why you need to pay attention to the first signs of hearing loss.

June 20, 2016

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Summer in D.C.: Secrets for Staying Cool

D.C. can be a hot town. Some suggestions for staying chill and carrying on.

June 13, 2016

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Risky Foot Fashion: Stilettos

Aching feet, bunions, fungus? Sky-high heels and pretty polished toes may be the cause.

June 6, 2016

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Risky Fashion: Tight Pants and Spanx

Uh-oh! Your favorite skinny jeans can have an adverse impact on your health. Mary Carpenter weighs in.

May 30, 2016

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The Sunshine Vitamin

The advice on vitamin D keeps changing, but the evidence for upping daily intake appears stronger with every passing year.

May 23, 2016

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Sneezing

Who knew? Sneezing is reputed to lead to orgasm, especially the magic number of seven sneezes.

May 16, 2016

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