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Top Reasons to Make Time for Well-Child Visits
You know it's important to take your kids to well-child visits to keep them updated on immunizations, but those are far from the only benefits. There's plenty more to learn -- plus a chance to ask about what's on your mind.
Best Tips to Survive the Fall Ragweed Allergy Season
It’s that time of year again – drippy noses, watery eyes, congestion, coughing and sneezing due to fall seasonal allergies. Learn why ragweed pollen is so annoying to allergy sufferers and what you can do about it.
Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: What You Need to Know
If you’re out in the hot, humid weather of summer, be watchful for heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion are brought on by heat, humidity and lack of hydration.
Do You Have COPD? How to Tell
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD, is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases, primarily including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. How to tell if you have COPD.
Ladies: Get Started on the Path to Your Best Possible Health
Single, married, a mother or not: if you’re a female, you have unique health and wellness needs. Learn which tests and screenings can help you maintain your health.
5 Tips to Avoid Lyme Disease -- And How to Remove a Tick
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans and animals through infected ticks, but the insects are tiny and you might not feel their bite. How to protect yourself against ticks and the diseases they carry.
Seasonal Allergies: 7 Tips to Tame Them
Millions of people are affected every year by seasonal allergies brought on by pollen in spring. Learn what you can do to guard against exposure to this dust-like substance that causes allergy symptoms.
5 Winter Health Hazards and How To Avoid Them
Winter can carry -- with slippery ice, snow-filled driveways and overheated indoor air -- the potential for health concerns, both major and minor. Find out how to avoid these safety hazards.