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Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

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Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends through…
- 2 days ago
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What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

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Dying of a broken heart sounds like something from a country song. But we’ve all heard the stories — the elderly couple married for decades that die within hours or days of the other’s passing. We often say that someone died of a broken heart. But is…
- over 1 year ago
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Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

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Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make the most…
- over 1 year ago
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

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The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow through. This year, start by thinking…
- 6 months ago
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Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

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You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening to your…
- 2 months ago
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Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

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Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early and often. The…
- 1 month ago
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

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You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or your…
- 1 month ago
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What Does Your Thyroid Do?

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Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should. This can…
- 1 month ago
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

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Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that can trigger a trio of life-threatening diseases. You are more likely to have it if you are overweight or don’t get enough exercise. About one out of every three adults in the U.S. have it. “Metabolic…
- 8 months ago
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How Bystanders Can Help Stop Bullying

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Bystanders can play a key role in stopping bullying — both in school and online. Help your kids learn what it means to stand up for someone who is bullied. Sadly, bullying among kids and teens is still very common in the U.S. About 20% of all students…
- 8 months ago
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