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Treating Hot Flashes Without Hormones

Hot flashes are one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause, affecting about 75–80 percent of women in the U.S....

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Putting the Lid on Snoring

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Treating Hot Flashes Without Hormones

Hot flashes are one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause,...

Ouch or Ahhh? The Lowdown on Acupressure Mats

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

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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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New Blood Pressure Advice: Start Meds Sooner, Say No to Drinking

New guidelines on high blood pressure are encouraging people to get a...

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Onscreen Smoking Makes a Comeback (and Why That’s Not Cool)

As someone who grew up in the 1950s, my impressionable years were...

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Reeling in the Healthiest Canned Fish

Health experts recommend eating fish on a regular basis, and canned varieties...

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Robotic Pets: Walks and Litter Boxes Not Needed

People have long turned to pets for a source of unconditional love...

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The Alexander Technique

Developed more than a century ago by F. Matthias Alexander, the Alexander...

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Peace of Mind in a Go-Bag

Home used to be the place where Americans felt safest, but these...

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Treating Hot Flashes Without Hormones

Hot flashes are one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause, affecting about...

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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