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October 24, 2025

The benefits of magnesium and how to get enough

Magnesium can boost mood, improve sleep, strengthen muscles and more. Many people in the United…

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Practice holiday safety inside and outside the home

This season brings more hazards and more distraction. Here's how to combat dangers.

5 yoga poses to practice before bed

This practice can help calm your brain to get you relaxed and prepared to sleep.

How to keep a newborn healthy during the holidays

Germs are rampant and so are the kisses. Here's how to keep your newborn protected during holiday visiting.

Two preteen girls make faces at the camera wearing Halloween witch costumes and face paint.

Heed these Halloween costume safety considerations

Dark colors are spooky and masks are fun, but both can present hazards. Here are ways to keep costumed kids injury-free.

Recognizing the warning signs for teen suicide

Early identification of those at risk opens the door for life-saving intervention.

Feeding your feelings: How to recognize emotional eating

Learn how to stop emotional eating and separate physical hunger from emotional hunger.

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Myths about nicotine replacement

Don’t be afraid to use these medications as you quit smoking.

A young woman does a shoulder press with a resistance band in an outdoor workout.

To strengthen shoulder muscles, try this exercise

Shoulder presses are a basic exercise that can relieve pain and improve function.

Simple desk stretches for back, neck and shoulder pain

Complete these daily desk stretches to soothe back, neck and shoulder pain and prevent future flare-ups.

Kicking the habit: How to beat the cravings to smoke

Here's how to cope on bad days.

Know the facts about ovarian cancer

Listening to your body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer.

How to make back to school a fun, safe time

Back-to-school is a great time to reinforce safety messages.