Health & Wellness

It's Time to Choose


Each year Medicare enrollees have a window of opportunity when they can change their coverage plans. Here's what you need to know.

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Diabetics Learn to Live With It


Steven Squires has changed his diet and uses an insulin pump. Here's one of the millions of Americans living with diabetes.

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Change Bad Habits for Good


Our daily lives are often a series of habits played out through the day. But habits can be changed, as difficult as that may seem.

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I'm on hormone replacement therapy, and my friend told me it could affect my blood pressure. Is that true?

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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood pressure may rise in some women receiving estrogen therapy. However, a ... Read More...

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"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." --Albert Einstein

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Science vs. Grandma: Debunking Old Wives' Tales -- or Not

Posted November 16, 2009 12:39 PM
Old wives' tales have been around as long as, well, old wives. And despite advances in science and doctors begging us not to believe some of them, the tales -- some myths, some truths -- live on. Here, we've pitted a variety of experts against good ol' Grams, to make sense of some of our favorite old wives' tales. Read more...

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Aging Adults: Stay Active!

Posted November 16, 2009 11:22 AM
Millions of aging Boomers are tapping into active lifestyle choices and creative social activities to boost their physical and mental health. From water activities, to creating art on recycled material and hip-hop inspired line dancing, seniors are embracing fun programs. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer

Started by MikeSmith on June 28, 2008 9:24 PM

My wife was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I told here that I love her and said that she would get through this. I'm really worried, though. Should I share my worry with her, or should I stay strong and keep my worries to myself?

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