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How to protect your lungs and breathe easier, especially as you age
These tips on pollution, diet and vaccination can help you breathe easier for years to come.
How to compare melatonin, CBD and other popular sleep supplements
Here’s what the evidence says about their effectiveness — plus what you might want to try instead.
Being your own patient advocate is doable. Here’s what to consider.
Don’t get lost in the system. Careful note-taking, second opinions and other strategies will help you.
Sleep deprivation is unhealthy. These strategies can help overcome it.
The more sleep debt you accumulate, the worse your body fares and the higher your risk of long-term health complications, experts say.
Melatonin for children: How safe is the sleep supplement?
The naturally occurring hormone is a popular sleep aid in supplement form. But data on its long-term safety in kids is scant.
How to tell whether your chest pain is — or isn’t — an emergency
Learn to recognize the important signs and know what actions you should take in either case.
Finding solutions to bladder problems that often come with age
Recent research finds that leakage is very common. But effective help is out there.
What to do if you hit your head
Knowing in advance what actions to take can help keep you safe.
Getting a protective bike helmet that your child will want to wear
It’s important to pick one for your kid that is comfortable and fits correctly.
Tools can help with do-it-yourself massage
Kneading sore muscles with your fingers works in a pinch. But other tools — tennis balls, foam rollers, massage guns, heat and ice — can achieve faster and better results.
