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Acupuncture: For More Than Just Pain
Many people know acupuncture involves needles. But that may be all they know about the practice.
Sunglasses: Looking Cooler and Staying Healthier
Sunglasses can do more than make you look like a movie star — they can also help protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Help and Hope
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is often called the signature wound of soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Living up to Your Potential Life Span
No one lives forever. But you may be able to increase your life span.
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion This Summer
It’s summer, which means fun in the sun! But spending your weekends outdoors comes with some risks.
How to Stay Healthy Abroad
Your passage abroad is booked and your hotel room is reserved. But before you pack your bags and head out, it may be wise to consider one more important factor: your health.
Talking to Your Doctor About Exercise
You know you need to get off the couch and get moving, but you may not be sure if you should gear up or talk to your doctor first.
The Hidden Dangers of Mosquito Season
Ah, summer ... picnics, barbecues, swimming, vacations and West Nile virus. Yes, unfortunately, West Nile can go along with all those fun things.
Taking Medications? Do It Safely
June is National Safety Month, which means it may be a good time to learn medication safety to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
Stay Safe When Getting Inked
Your skin is a barrier between you and the environment, protecting you from heat, light, injury and infection. Breach that barrier with a tattoo needle, and — although it's not common — you may wind up with problems.