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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.
Low-fiber diet do's and don'ts
Learn which foods are allowed and which foods to avoid on a low-fiber diet.
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.
Lifestyle strategies for pain management
Pain isn't a simple problem, but simple daily habits can go a long way toward helping you feel better. Get expert tips for starting points to help you on the path to feeling better every day.
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits
Men benefit from Kegel exercises too. Follow these tips to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
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.
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.
How to take your temperature
Learn how to get an accurate temperature reading at home, using common types of thermometers.
How to take your pulse
Learn two ways to take an accurate pulse, or heart rate.
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