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Choosing the Right Sun Protection for Your Skin Type
Sunscreen is important for everyone. But when it comes to choosing a sunscreen, your skin tone can make a difference. You want the right type of sunscreen...
Apr 26
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Understanding and Treating Pancreatic Cysts: What You Should Know
If you don’t have any issues with your pancreas, you probably don’t give this organ much thought. It’s nestled behind your stomach, and its enzymes help...
Apr 23
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The Surprising Health Risks of Losing Your Sense of Smell
Think about the last time you noticed a scent. Maybe it was the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the sharp, sour smell of a lemon or even that unmistakable...
Apr 21
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Cancer: Understanding Remission, Cancer-Free and Other Terms
As you make progress in your cancer journey, you may hear health care providers use terms like remission, cancer-free and no evidence of disease. These...
Apr 19
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Why People with Alzheimer’s Disease Might Live in the Past
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, what they can and can’t remember may seem confusing to you. They may not remember what day it is, or even what...
Apr 17
Better Me
10 Surprising Benefits of Hearing Aids
It’s pretty clear that hearing aids are designed to improve your hearing. And even though that’s a solid benefit, that’s not all they do. If you have hearing...
Apr 16
Better Me
Coping After a Burn: 11 Ways to Heal Emotionally
If you’ve had a serious burn, you know how difficult it can be to cope with the pain and to heal. Burns don’t just have a physical impact. They can affect...
Apr 15
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IEPs and 504s: Getting Support at School for Your Child
If your child has a developmental delay or disability, you want to make sure they have the opportunities they need to succeed. That includes making sure...
Apr 14
Advise Me
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Acid Reflux Symptoms
Maybe it happens when you eat too close to bedtime, have a big glass of grapefruit juice or overdo it on fish and chips. You get heartburn or acid reflux....
Apr 12
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Symptom Tracking: How to Monitor and Document Your GERD Symptoms
If you have heartburn or acid reflux, when that burning sensation spreads across your chest it might seem like you will never forget it. But a few days...
Apr 12
Stephanie Thurrott

Stephanie Thurrott

Contributing Writer

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.