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Why WOMEN'S PAIN is pooh-poohed

WHEN SOMETHING W HURTS AND YOU VISIT YOUR DOCTOR, you expect that if a medicine or procedure exists that could alleviate your pain, the doctor will offer it up.

THE DOCTOR IS IN When UTIS Keep Coming Back

Recurrent UTIs hit women more often than men— here’s what does and doesn’t work to prevent them.

Make Your Everyday Life Easier

Light weights are your ticket to a stronger core, which you need to lift, balance, and move with confidence.

EAT FOR STRONG BONES

The right mix of nutrients helps support a sturdy skeleton.

Your Over-the-Counter PAIN DRUG GUIDE

IF NON-PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS like ice and heat aren't helping enough, there are over-the-counter meds that can bring relief, but they're not interchangeable.

Why Did I Feel as if I Had the Flu for Years?

Some days she just couldn’t get out of bed. It took some 10 doctors to figure out why.

AGE PROOF YOUR BODY

How To bulid resilience so you can heal faster, feel stronger, and stay healthy longer

Stretch Away BACK PAIN

STRETCHING IS A POWERFUL PAINKILLER. All your muscles, bones, and tendons are connected, so pain mama in one body part can affect another. With stretching, you can loosen multiple areas at once. Try these backcentric moves from Prevention’s Stretch Away Pain.

"Oh, my ACHING..."

JUST GOING ABOUT OUR LIVES can bring on pain in three areas of the body in particular: the back, the neck, and the knees.

Hope for CHRONIC PAIN sufferers

AN ACHY BACK AFTER A NIGHT ON A SOFA BED is one thing, but some pain persists long after you're technically healed.

WHAT'S YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE?

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF TO CONNECT MORE WITH OTHERS.

YOGA ASANAS For Building Stronger Arteries

An inability to touch your toes while in a seated position (sitting on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you) might mean your arteries have become stiff, and you have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

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THE POWER AND THE GLORY

5 Myths About Chocolate

Fact: You 100% deserve it and need no excuse to enjoy this sweet sensory delight. Just don't kid yourself that it's the new kale.

HOW TO remember things better

The science of why we lose stuff and forget stuff- and simple ways to boost your brainpower.

The COVID-heart CONNECTION

WHEN JACQUELINE SAENZ W CAUGHT COVID IN SEPTEMBER 2021, the 49-year-old accounting technician knew the virus might cause lung problems. Sure enough, she struggled to breathe and wound up on oxygen in the hospital, then at home for months afterward.

SPECIAL hearts, special CARE

WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN. Women's hearts ARE NOT JUST SMALLER VERSIONS of men's hearts.

MEET THE EXPERTS Gut Issues

Here's what a leading GI doctor wants you to know.

THE SCIENCE OF LIBIDO

There may be some times in your life when you feel as if you want to torch the sheets with your partner every night, and other times when the sexiest thing you can imagine is binge-watching baking shows. Or maybe you have sex every week or two and don't miss it when you don't.

7-DAY Love-Your-Heart CHALLENGE

IT'S THE ENGINE THAT HELPS EVERYTHING ELSE in your body run smoothly. Spend a week showing your heart some extra love: Just take one concrete step each day toward better cardiovascular health.

Pretty, Healthy Hands Expert tips for this delicate skin

When it comes to the hierarchy of skincare, our hands often fall to the bottom of the list. If they're lucky, they'll get a dab of leftover face cream-but it turns out they deserve much more than that.

BETTER NOW Going Gray Was About More Than My Hair

I lost my husband, then found a new way to love myself.

RETAIL THERAPY High-Tech Recovery

This gadget works magic on aching calves, and it’s not just for serious athletes.

CHALLENGE Learn to Forgive

You'll feel a little lighter after following this expert guidance.

You Can Lose Weight After 40

SPOILER ALERT: There aren't any \"tricks\" or \"secrets\" here. Instead, there are some very real, very doable things you can do to drop pounds and keep them off.

Need-to-know heart FACTS

AN UPSIDE TO THE CHILLING STATS about women and heart disease:

Your Heart's Favorite FOODS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEART is what you feed it.

"I'm Big and I'm Strong"

These guys have dealt with fatphobia, body shaming, and the pressure to lose weight their entire lives. Here's how they developed a mentally healthy approach to the number on the scale.

Are Weight-Loss Drugs Right for You?

If you're thinking about taking anti-obesity drugs, peep this expert-backed* chart to see if you qualify, then make an appointment with your doctor.