Wellness

Making New Year’s resolutions? 7 strategies to keep them all year long

Make this year the one you keep your resolutions.

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Quiz: Am I a candidate for weight-loss surgery?

Have you struggled to achieve and stay at a healthy weight? Learn if you might qualify for the next step: weight-loss surgery.

5 tips for teaching teens to drive without losing your sanity

Keeping calm and starting slow are important. So are seat belts.

10 tips to manage stress this holiday season

You love them, but family and friends can be overwhelming. Learn how to help manage your stress levels this year.

Holidays present good chance to spot aging parents’ health concerns

Talk to your parents about their health and keep the conversation going.

New parents: Here’s when to start tummy time

The practice of setting infants on their bellies has come under scrutiny on social media recently. Here’s what to know about the do’s and don’ts of tummy time.

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Lung screenings are saving lives, and the research shows it

Yearly lung screenings have reduced cancer deaths. Find out if you need one in addition to your colonoscopy and mammogram.

Why you and yours need flu vaccinations this year

A Vanderbilt expert sheds light on the myths surrounding the flu shot, and explains why there’s really no excuse not to get yours this year.

7 vitamin D truths you need to know

Lots of misinformation has been published about this nutrient over the years. It’s time to set the record straight.