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11/09/2025

Have you ever skipped a doctor’s visit because the office felt “too far away”? A new study found that even a short 19-mile drive to see your family doctor can lead to fewer checkups, missed screenings, and more ER visits. Discover how distance can make a big difference in your health.

Even a relatively short drive to see a family doctor can hamper a person’s access to health care, a new study says.A family physician located as little as 19 miles away is associated with fewer office visits, less

11/08/2025

Do you use powdered greens to boost your daily nutrition? A popular greens supplement sold at Sam’s Club has been recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. Here’s what the FDA wants you to know.

A salmonella outbreak tied to a powdered greens supplement sold at Sam’s Club has sickened at least 11 people across seven states, and three have been hospitalized, U.S. health officials said last week.The illnesses have been linked to Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder Suppleme...

11/07/2025

Do you ever wonder if simply walking more could help protect your brain as you age? A new long-term study suggests that getting in more daily steps may slow early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Read how staying active can make a lasting difference!

Getting in more daily steps may help slow early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new long-term study suggests.Researchers followed ...

11/06/2025

Have you ever relied on sleep medication to get a good night’s rest? A new study suggests that skipping those pills could help you age more gracefully and even protect your brain and balance. Read more about how cutting back might benefit your long-term health.

Middle-aged adults and seniors would age more gracefully — and save a few bucks – if they lay off prescription sleep medications, a new study says.Avoiding sleep drugs would reduce older Americans’ lifetime rate of falls by nearly 9% and brain decline by 2%, researchers r...

11/05/2025

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11/05/2025

Spend long hours sitting at a desk or relaxing on the couch? A new study suggests that foods rich in flavanols like tea, cocoa, apples, and berries, could help protect your heart even when you’re not moving much. Read how these everyday treats might make a difference!

A hot cup of cocoa or tea, an apple or a bowlful of berries might help protect the heart health of couch potatoes or desk jockeys, a new study suggests.Those foods and drinks are all rich in plant chemicals called flavanols, and a lab experiment showed that they might prevent blood vessel ...

11/04/2025

Dealing with nagging knee pain from arthritis or an old injury? You might not need physical therapy sessions to find relief. A new study suggests simple home exercises could work just as well. Discover which moves can help reduce pain and improve strength!

Home exercises can effectively ease knee pain caused by cartilage tears and arthritis, apparently with or without physical therapy, a new study says.The stretching and ...

11/03/2025

Are you noticing signs that your child might be starting puberty? From growth spurts to mood swings, it’s a time full of changes that can be confusing for both kids and parents. Learn what’s normal and how to help your child feel confident during this stage.

Puberty is the time when children’s bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation. It prepares the body for reproduction. It is also when significant growth occurs. In girls, it starts around age 8 and in boys, it starts aroun...

11/02/2025

Do you ever feel like you have to work twice as hard to see results from exercise? New research shows women might actually get more health benefits from working out than men even with less effort! Discover how a little movement can make a big difference for women’s heart health.

Women benefit much more from exercise than men, reaping many more gains with considerably less work, a new study reports.With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from

11/01/2025

Have you ever tried using self-affirmations to lift your mood or boost your confidence? New research suggests those positive phrases might do more than just sound good, they can actually improve happiness and well-being. Read on to see how a few kind words to yourself can make a real difference!

“I love myself unconditionally.”“I am worthy of love, joy and happiness.”“I am strong, capable and resilient.”“I breathe in relaxation and breathe out tension.”Self-affirmations might seem sappy, but they can they contrib...

10/31/2025

Would you know what to do if someone started choking right in front of you? New updated guidelines show simple, life-saving steps that anyone can use, whether it’s an infant, child, or adult. Learn how to be prepared when every second counts.

Want to be ready to respond if an adult starts choking on their food, or a child on some object they’ve swallowed?Updated guidelines are available that let people know just what to do if an infant, child or adult is choking — and it’s pretty much the same thing for everyo...

10/30/2025

Have you ever driven when you were so tired you could barely keep your eyes open? You’re not alone! Nearly half of U.S. adults admit to driving while drowsy, a risk that can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Find out what experts say about staying safe and alert behind the wheel.

Nearly half of U.S. adults have driven while so tired it affected their ability to stay safe behind the wheel, a new survey finds, taking a risk that can be just as deadly as drunken driving.In an