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Mayo Clinic Minute: How to hit your target heart rate
Learn how to exercise at your target heart rate.
Getting in shape after having a baby
A baby can be a great motivator to finally set healthy habits that stick — beginning with exercise. Mayo Clinic experts weigh in.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Terrible twos: Why are 2-year-olds so difficult?
Find out how to help your toddler meet the challenges of being 2.
Boot camp workout: Is it right for you?
Looking for a fitness challenge? If so, a boot camp workout might be for you.
CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Zinc for colds: The final word?
Everyone's heard of taking zinc for colds. But does it really work?
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
Valerian — Can this sleep aid help you sleep better?
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