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High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before trying this technique that's popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has numerous health benefits.
Does atrial fibrillation run in families?
AFib is a common heart disorder. Sometimes it is inherited. Learn about all the risk factors.
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Learn how the risk of getting this common heart rhythm condition can increase with age.
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Common pain medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex
Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Understand what makes teens prone to suicide, and learn what you can do to prevent it.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
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