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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Toothache: First aid
Until you see a dentist, use floss to remove any food particles, take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, and apply an OTC antiseptic to the gum area.
Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood?
Thyroid disease can affect mood, but those symptoms are rarely the only evidence of thyroid disease.
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do?
Take steps to prevent this early-morning increase in blood sugar.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?
Tailbone pain can have many causes and treatments.
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Stye (sty)
A stye (sty) is a painful red bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. Find out more about this irritating eyelid infection.
Spitting up in babies: What's normal, what's not
Spitting up in babies is common — and usually nothing to worry about.
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