Nutrition basics
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10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
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.
Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief
Ease a painful or achy back while pregnant with these simple tips.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Thermometers: Understand the options
Thermometers come in a variety of styles. Find out the pros and cons of different types of thermometers.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What parents need to know about pink eye
Does your child have pink eye? Here are some simple tips to manage this common childhood illness.
Video: How to use a peak flow meter
Asthma attacks taking you by surprise? Take regular peak flow meter readings, as shown in this video, to predict asthma episodes and better control your condition.
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