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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.
How to take your temperature
Learn how to get an accurate temperature reading at home, using common types of thermometers.
Tips for choosing and using canes
A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits
Men benefit from Kegel exercises too. Follow these tips to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Erectile dysfunction: A sign of heart disease?
Erectile dysfunction and heart disease can be linked. Take steps to avoid both.
Testosterone therapy: Potential benefits and risks as you age
Testosterone therapy — Explore the potential benefits and risks of increasing your testosterone level.
Male menopause: Myth or reality?
Male menopause is a catchy phrase, but it isn't accurate. Here's why.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Gout diet: What's allowed, what's not
A gout diet isn't a treatment for gout, but it may help you manage your attacks.
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