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I Know When My Kidneys Are Going to Fail

A physical therapist was shocked to learn that for her, these crucial organs had an expiration date. With proactive care, she intends to extend it.

Cholesterol Confusion

Social media is abuzz with bewildering (and even worrisome) theories about cholesterol and the medications used to lower it. We sort out what’s truth, what’s error, and what’s conspiracy to help you keep your heart healthy and strong.

THE DOCTOR IS IN Curious About Taking Testosterone?

You may be hearing about women using this hormone— here's what we know (and what we don't).

GUT-FRIENDLY GOODIES

For a healthy microbiome, these delicious foods deliver.

5 MYTHS ABOUT FRIDGE FOOD SAFETY

Nothing chills table talk like a bite of spoiled food or past-its-prime produce. Keep your knowledge fresh by tossing these myths.

WHAT'S UP WITH ...MUSCLE FLUTTERS

Experts explain why you sometimes get little twitches under your skin.

Love That Natural Look

A beauty pro's guide to no-makeup makeup

TEST YOUR SEASONAL ALLERGY SMARTS

CIRCLE THE BEST OPTΙΟΝ.

FEEL BETTER, LONGER

You are far more than the sum of your body parts, but keeping those parts working properly is key to staying active and pain-free well into older age.Give them a quick checkup and the TLC they need. Here's how.

COZY CHOCO-LOVE!

This craveable treat, when eaten the right way, really does help your health.

5 MYTHS FROM MOM AND DAD

When they said you were beautiful and brilliant, they were correct. But some of what the 'rents said just wasn't so.

Breast Cancer Taught Me All I Needed to Know About Aging

I will forever be too young to be old.

SEEING RED

Red-light therapy products are everywhere, but do they work for skin? The experts clear things up.

MEET THE EXPERTS The Family Doctor

Here's what a primary care physician wants you to know about staying healthy at every age.

WHAT'S UP WITH ...EYE CRUSTIES

Here's why you sometimes wake up feeling as if you have the sands of the Sahara caked in the corners of your eyes.

3 things to know about SNORING

It may be obstructive sleep apnea, an often ignored cardiovascular risk factor.

Your HEART IS IN Your HANDS

Why wait for a sign that something isn't right with this MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN before getting smart about your heart? Here, five things you can do to be proactive about your cardiovascular health and LIVE A LONG, HEALTHY, AND ENERGETIC LIFE.

Have a Healthier Date Night

Break free from the same old Saturday night by adding these romantic activities that are healthy for your body, mind, and partnership.

Navigating the Compare-a-thon

It's normal to measure yourself against others, but doing so wisely will help you feel better, not worse.

YOUR A TO Z GUIDE TO HAVING MORE ENERGY

A drained battery can mess with your day-to-day and make it harder to keep up with your healthy habits. Here's how to hack your energy levels to stay fully charged.

HOW TO BOUNCE BACK FROM REJECTION

We've all experienced THE DEEP HURT OF BEING DISMISSED OR SNUBBED, whether in romance, our friendships, or our careers. The pain is real, but there are CLEAR, SCIENCE-BACKED WAYS TO REBOUND.

STAY-FULL FUEL

Perfect nutrient pairings keep you satisfied longer.

No, You Are NOT LAZY!

LISTEN, I'M THE FIRST PERSON TO BE HARD ON MYSELF.

8 Ways to AMP UP Your Motivation

NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK, try one or two of these expert-approved strategies to help you shore up your motivation to accomplish any goal.

When You Just DON'T WANNA

WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING: cleaning out the closet, hitting the treadmill, getting that résumé done, [fill in your ugh task here].

SHOULD YOU BREAK UP WITH YOUR DOCTOR?

Maybe it is them. Even a good doctor-patient relationship sometimes runs its course. Here's when you should consider moving on for better health.

Getting surgery?

BEFORE YOU GO IN, TRY THESE FIVE THINGS FOR A SMOOTHER RECOVERY.

MY DIAGNOSIS Why Did I Always Hurt-Everywhere?

Her doc didn't believe her, and she had no time or money to search for a new one, so this working mom lived in pain for years.

THE DOCTOR IS IN The Truth About IUDs

The benefits of these small but mighty devices go beyond birth control.

WHAT'S UP WITH...BAD BREATH

If everything (and everyone) starts to wilt when you open your mouth, here's how to freshen things up.