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The Placebo Prescription?

I recently came across a medical study that caught my eye because it investigated a controversial subject. In a...

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The Placebo Prescription?

I recently came across a medical study that caught my...

Blink Twice: Can This Supplement Really Relieve Dry Eye Disease?

I’ve tried over-the-counter artificial tears for the stinging and burning...

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Lion’s Mane: The Big Roar

Lion’s mane has been lighting up all over social media—thanks in part...

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5 Healthy Habits for Curbing Constipation

Chronic constipation can be an uncomfortable, and even debilitating, problem. Now a...

WELLNESS ADVICE

A Hearing Testing … Over the Phone?

Is the National Hearing Test that’s done over the phone—or now online—a...

EAT WELL

Recipe Creator: Fruit Sauces

Fruit sauces are one of the best dessert tricks around. You can...

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Putting the Lid on Snoring

If you snore, you’re in good (albeit noisy) company. By some estimates,...

MOVE WELL

Ouch or Ahhh? The Lowdown on Acupressure Mats

If you’ve seen ads for acupressure mats—that they can relieve back and...

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A Shot in the Arm Is a Bonus for the Heart

Experts have long known that there’s a connection between certain infections and...

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Burning for Answers About UTIs?

Pain and pressure in your lower belly, an urgent or constant need...

FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS

Lion’s Mane: The Big Roar

Lion’s mane has been lighting up all over social media—thanks in part...

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