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How to take your pulse
Learn two ways to take an accurate pulse, or heart rate.
How to measure your respiratory rate
Learn how to accurately measure your breathing rate, which is also known as your respiratory rate.
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip
Learn how to treat the tiny, painful cracks that can form on the thumb tip when your skin is very dry.
How to heal cracked heels
Learn self-care tips for healing cracked heels.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
A study in children with the common cold suggests that honey may help calm coughs.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
Among cold medicines, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure.
Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Herbal treatment for anxiety: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses safety and effectiveness.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
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