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How to Protect Your Hearing
How loud is too loud? It's important to know when noise can threaten your hearing. Read on to learn more about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Sick with the Flu? Here's What to Do Next
In all the chaos surrounding COVID-19, the flu may be easy to forget — until you start feeling sick. Here's what you should do if you get the flu.
How to Have a Safe and Healthy Winter
Snow, hot cocoa and good cheer come with wintertime, but so does a wide range of potential health and safety issues. It's time to make sure your family knows how to stay safe and healthy this winter.
Shingles: What You Need to Know
Shingles is not just seen in the older population. Young adults can develop this condition, too. Here's what you need to know.
Dry Skin in Winter? Here's What to Do
As you start to be able to see your breath in the outside air, you may also start to see some dryness and cracking on your skin. Here's what you can do about wintertime skin dryness.
How to Avoid Mindless Snacking
Eating mindfully is key if you're trying to improve your diet or maintain a healthy weight. But mindless snacking can sink a healthy diet fast.
Reorganizing Your Fridge for Healthy Eating
The fridge is where the food is. So, if you're trying to eat healthier, take a hard look at your fridge.
Portion Control: Quick and Easy Tips
Most of us agree that portions can get out of control quickly. And that can affect your health.
The Power of Reflection and 3 Ways to Practice It
The coming of a new year is a great time to look forward. But it's also a great time to look inward.
Coping with Winter Allergies
It's winter and, just like clockwork, you’re back sniffling again. But before you write off that stuffy nose as just another cold, you may want to consider that the culprit could actually be winter allergies.