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How to Prepare for Your Colonoscopy: Tips to Make Prep Smoother
Let’s be honest: Colonoscopy prep is about as fun as doing your taxes. But here’s the thing: It’s one of the most important things you can do for your...
February 06
Is Your Favorite Cheese Hurting Your Heart? Here’s What to Know
For many of us, cheese is life. It’s comfort food, celebration food and everything in between. It melts onto burgers, tops our pasta, anchors charcuterie...
February 06
Late Winter Sports Safety for Kids
When youth sports start back up in late winter, the weather can make things challenging for your kids. The fields and courts may still be cold, wet or...
February 03
MIND Diet: Can Your Diet Help Protect Your Memory?
As we get older, our brains change. It’s common to see small shifts, like taking a little longer to remember a name or needing more time to focus.  While...
January 29
When Sleep Tracking Backfires: Signs You’re Overdoing Your Sleep Routine
If you’ve ever tried to fix your sleep, you know how frustrating it can get. One minute you’re downloading a calming app. Next, you’re buying a new wearable....
January 21
Why To-Do Lists Often Fail Us and What To Do Instead
It usually starts with good intentions. You sit down on a Sunday night or Monday morning, ready to get your life together. You open your planner or notes...
January 19
7 Tips for a Gentle Gut Reset After a Season of Heavy Food
Winter can be a time when you reach for comfort foods, treat yourself to big holiday meals or find that your eating schedule shifts with the demands of...
January 09
How to Talk to Your Doctor: A Senior’s Guide to Getting Heard
Anytime you’re talking with your doctor, you want the conversation to feel comfortable and straightforward. But as you get older, your health visits may...
January 08
Easy Grocery Swaps for a Healthier New Year
If you resolve to eat better in the new year, it can be tough to stick to major changes, follow a strict diet or give up your favorite foods. It’s healthier...
January 02