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Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
Kids and exercise: How much activity do they need?
You know your kids should exercise, but how much? Find out and get ideas for helping children and adolescents be more physically active.
Manage your health and time while balancing work demands
Get tips to manage your health, stay focused, and use your time well while dealing with job pressures and demands.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Is it possible to get measles from someone else if you've been vaccinated?
Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use but can cause side effects.
Neti pot solution: Can I make my own?
A homemade neti pot solution is just as effective as the over-the-counter variety.
Neti pot: Can it clear my nose?
Learn more about this container designed to rinse debris or mucus from the nasal cavity.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ozone air purifiers don't reduce asthma symptoms. In fact, they can make asthma worse.
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
Rarely, inhaling petroleum jelly for prolonged periods can cause lung inflammation (lipoid pneumonia).
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