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Spoiler alert: Taking good care of your feet can help you prevent the slips and tumbles that are more likely to happen as you grow older....

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Put your thinking cap on, people often hear — after all that’s what our brain is for and what many are paid to do. But a new study finds...

For over two months, astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been "stuck" in space after what was expected to be an eight-day...

A veterinary professor has warned dog owners about the dangers of letting their pets share public water bowls. Allowing your dog to drink...

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Over the last decade, protein has become synonymous with weight loss in the media, and many food manufacturers have caught onto this...

Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the best way to lose weight and...

Abdominal gas is quite typical. Often, certain home remedies and supplements can help you release it from your stomach. But if you’re...

You may gain weight unintentionally as a result of certain things you consume, such as sugary foods and beverages. But sometimes weight...

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Fact: Refrigerate Leftovers Within 2 Hours The bacteria that cause food poisoning grow quickly at room temperature. To make sure it’s...

If you want to maintain a healthy weight, it makes sense to keep an eye on your calorie intake. But what’s a good target? How many...

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A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu," are putting a spotlight on one of the most common...

A Little League baseball umpire and the doctor who saved his life are speaking out about the lifesaving rescue that took place on a...

There are 14 key risk factors starting in childhood that could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, a new study reveals....

If your blood flow is restricted, you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. Watch for these signs and symptoms. You probably...

This healthy eating plan is one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure. Here’s how to get the most from it in your 60s, 70s and...

Nearly a quarter of Americans with diabetes are undiagnosed. Are you one of them? Daniel Cox had been studying diabetes for 40 years when...

Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with...