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Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Male menopause: Myth or reality?
Male menopause is a catchy phrase, but it isn't accurate. Here's why.
Male depression: Understanding the issues
Men may cope with depression in unhealthy ways. Depression in men often is not diagnosed or treated. This can lead to serious and sometimes tragic results.
Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Find out about the low-glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment
Find out why your doctor tests your blood during cancer treatment and what signs and symptoms may signal a low blood cell count.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease: An option for you?
Learn whether the Alzheimer's disease medicine lecanemab may be a treatment for you.
Learning disorders: Know the signs, how to help
Here's how to find out what's going on if your child often has trouble with reading, writing or other skills.
LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?
Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction through LASIK surgery.
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