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This Man’s Medical Nightmare Will Make You Think Twice About How You Dress Your Bed
No one thought to draw a connection between his severe breathlessness and a recent purchase...
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Silent Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes You Might Be Missing
There are some early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, but they can be subtle enough that you might not notice....
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The Best Foods to Fight Inflammation
Filling up on these anti-inflammatory foods may help ease the pain associated with arthritis.
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What Your Farts Can Reveal About Your Health
You can't always blame beans! In fact, your excess gas could be a sign you're eating too fast.
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Feeling Stressed? It Turns Out Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
Beyond providing an instant mood lift, laughing loudly—and often—may even reduce your risk for a heart attack.
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What Was Causing Little Kelly’s Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms?
The child's debilitating symptoms were a medical mystery, until a doctor discovered a genetic mutation so rare as to be...
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Signs of Disease That Are Written All Over Your Face
When doctors chat with patients eye to eye, it’s not just about creating rapport. Certain facial traits may reveal vital...
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What It’s Like Living With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
As anxiety disorders go, this is one of the most common—especially in older adults.
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If You’ve Never Tried a Group Fitness Class, This Might Convince You to Sign Up
Exercising with a companion or in a group—whether at yoga sessions or when cycling—has many upsides.
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Silent Signs You Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamins
Even healthy eaters run the risk of nutrient deficiency. Here are the red flags to watch for—and what you can...
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Are You Simply Tired, Or Could It Be a Case of Chronic Fatigue?
Here's what you should know about this frequently misunderstood health condition.
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6 Lifestyle Tweaks For a Healthier Heart
Small changes to your daily routine can yield big benefits to your heart health. Here's how to get in tick-tock...
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How to Set—and Maintain—Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship
Everyone can benefit from setting boundaries. Here are some tips on how to draw the line—and stay inside it.
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How Stem Cell Therapy is Saving Lives
New medical advances promise relief from back pain, vision loss, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis and other diseases—all using stem cells, the...
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Sneaky Heart Disease Symptoms That Women Often Ignore
While women experience chest pain in nearly two-thirds of heart disease cases, that’s often not their primary symptom.
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How Much Sleep You Really Need, According to Science
You've probably heard you should be getting eight hours of sleep a night, but it turns out that guideline doesn't...
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How to Spring Clean Your Relationship
Not all couples fight: some seethe in silence until they combust, while others simply let themselves drift apart. This three-step...
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10 Tips to Improve Your Eyesight
They're two of your most precious possessions, but chances are, you take your eyes for granted. Read on for 10...
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Yes, You Can Reverse Heart Disease—Here’s How
Certain lifestyle factors contributing to heart disease are within your control—even after the condition has taken hold.
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His Tests Ruled Out a Heart Attack—But One Doctor Wasn’t Convinced
Unfortunately, a number of challenges stood in the way of diagnosing the young man's rapidly deteriorating condition...
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If You’re Counting on Supplements to Get These Results, Think Again
Although some supplements can offer health benefits, it’s important to note their limits—and to question some of the more extravagant...
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This Young Woman Was Haunted By the Sounds of Elevator Music and Seagulls Squawking—But Nothing Was ...
The auditory hallucinations were only the beginning of her terrifying medical mystery.
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50 Everyday Habits That Slash Your Risk For Heart Disease
Heart doctors from across Canada reveal how they keep their *own* tickers in top condition.
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My Funny Valentine: Hilarious Valentine’s Day Stories That Are Guaranteed to Make You Grin
Want to make your sweetheart smile? Check out the funniest Valentine's Day stories in Reader's Digest history.
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Proven Tricks to Spice Things Up in the Bedroom
Has sex become a tired routine? While hormones may deplete with age, nurturing your passion can refuel the fire.
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The Fascinating Science Behind Your Chocolate Craving
The latest research on humanity’s hardwired—and dangerous—love of sweetness.
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This Marriage Advice From the 1950s Still Applies Today
They may be from a bygone era, but these tips about loyalty, generosity and love have proven to be timeless.
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You Really Need to Stop Cleaning Your Ears With Cotton Swabs
Earwax is part of your body's defense system. Here's how to manage it without damaging your hearing.
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Silent Signs You Need to Move More
According to Statistics Canada, just 1 in 5 Canadians get enough physical activity each day. Trouble is,...