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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.
Atrial fibrillation and managing stress
Stress, anxiety and depression are bad for your heart, but whether they trigger AFib is debated. Find out when to practice self-care — and when to ask for help.
Caregiving for someone with atrial fibrillation
Learn what to expect when caring for someone with this common heart rhythm condition. Get tips to prevent caregiver burnout.
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a traumatic event, whether it's acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction
Make a plan to help a loved one break free from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food or gambling before it destroys them.
When cancer returns: How to cope with cancer recurrence
Learn what cancer recurrence means, and find out what you can do to cope when cancer returns.
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
Antihistamines can be somewhat effective as a sleep aid — but only for occasional sleeplessness.
Teens and social media use: What's the impact?
Find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.
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