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Humidifiers: Ease skin, breathing symptoms
Find out about different types of these devices. Learn what they can do for you and how to keep them clean.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits
Men benefit from Kegel exercises too. Follow these tips to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
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.
Low-fiber diet do's and don'ts
Learn which foods are allowed and which foods to avoid on a low-fiber diet.
Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt
Use these menus to jump-start your heart-friendly eating plan.
Migraines: Simple steps to head off the pain
Learn how these self-care strategies may lead to less frequent and less severe migraines.
Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
Napping can benefit your health. Find out how to make the most of a nap.
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