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Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?
Is a slow metabolism the reason for your weight gain? Or is something else going on?
Sex after years of abstinence: OK to resume?
With time and patience, you can resume sexual activity at any age.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): What is it?
Find out more about a virus spread to people by mosquitoes, its symptoms and ways to prevent being infected with it.
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia affects your lungs' small airways and air-exchange sacs.
Getting healthy starts with changing your mindset
A healthy mindset is key to achieving your wellness goals. Learn new approaches to overcoming negative self-talk and all-or-nothing thinking.
Ask for support to achieve your health goals
Making healthy lifestyle changes isn't easy. Challenges will come up. Seeking support can make the difference between reaching your goals — or not.
Barrel chest: What causes it?
Barrel chest isn't a disease, but it may indicate an underlying condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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