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Swapping Your Stinky Shoes

That favorite pair of broken-in running or walking shoes may actually be broken down. A mere 300–500 hours of running...

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Controlling Surgical Bleeding Better

In April 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Raplixa™, the first spray-dried fibrin sealant, to control surgical...

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Taming the Fast Food Tiger

Cruising through the drive-thru en route to piano lessons or soccer practice doesn’t have to be a feeding frenzy of...

Fitness & Nutrition

Check Your Smoke Detectors

Alarming your home with smoke detectors is a life-saving measure. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) attributes two-thirds of fire...

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Swim Time

Swimming provides equal parts fun and good-for-you physical activity. It is one of the safest ways to be active for...

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Under Pressure

Although you can’t feel it, it can hurt you. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that should keep...

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Don’t Let Gum Disease Get You

Those pearly whites you flash when you smile may seem firmly anchored in your mouth, but that’s not necessarily so...

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Stroke Prevention

Don’t tune out news stories about strokes just because you have hemophilia and think you’re protected. A 2011 study published...

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Avoiding Lightning Strikes

Summer storms can materialize in a moment, so be prepared in case you get caught in the open when lightning...

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Luggage Lessons

Hoisting a heavy suitcase into your car or the overhead bin on an airplane can lead to neck, back and...

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Be Active and Stay Hydrated

Summertime draws you out of winter hibernation and into exercise mode. If you or your kids routinely exercise when it’s...

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IOM Renames Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In February 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) renamed chronic fatigue syndrome as systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), better reflecting...

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