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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.
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.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
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.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Breast-feeding tips: What new moms need to know
Breast-feeding is a learned art. Get started with practical breast-feeding tips.
Congenital myopathies
These rare muscle diseases that cause weakness and poor muscle tone are present at birth and caused by genetic defects.
Breast-feeding and pumping: 7 tips for success
Breast-feeding and pumping — Consider these simple techniques to help you maintain your milk supply.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
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