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Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
Double-outlet right ventricle
In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
Sleep aids: Understand options sold without a prescription
Get the facts on common sleep aids sold without a prescription, including precautions and side effects.
Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
Napping can benefit your health. Find out how to make the most of a nap.
Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Better sleep can be yours! Consider sleep tips for the weary.
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful
Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.
Stressed out? Skip the late show
Getting enough sleep can help you handle the demands of daily life. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night is the right amount. If you're drowsy during the day, your bedtime routine may need a tuneup. Try these tips: 1. Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. 2. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a bath. 3. Limit daytime naps. 4. Keep your bedtime consistent, including on weekends. 5. Jot down worries and set them aside for the next day.
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Get the facts about when to wake a sleeping baby for a feeding.
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