Pharmacies, hospitals and law enforcement agencies are stepping up to provide safe, convenient ways to dispose of old medication.

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Pharmacies, hospitals and law enforcement agencies are stepping up to provide safe, convenient ways to dispose of old medication.

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Anticipatory grief involves mourning someone before you actually lose them. But it can detract from the remaining time you have with your loved ones.

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Some research suggests that cold-water immersion has physical and mental benefits, including more energy, better metabolic health and happier moods.


Why dermatologists recommend throwing out your old makeup and skin-care products and cleaning your dirty brushes before the "Great Return."

Experts say it's important to approach your loved one with empathy: “A lot of family members tend to see hoarding from a moral standpoint, but individuals are really struggling.”

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“The Notebook” helped this caregiver understand the behaviors her father was displaying. After his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, fiction, poetry and memoirs provided support.

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The best bet for getting back into shape requires taking the long view — and taking it slow, experts say.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children get immunized to prevent covid-19, which has killed more than 700 children in the United States.

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Postbiotics are dead microorganisms that may be good for gut health. Scientists are researching whether they’re as effective as probiotics.

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Although much remains unknown about long covid, experts said it shouldn’t be dismissed or taken lightly. “This is real, definable and causes significant patient suffering.”

Body neutrality is a recent approach to body image. Here's how advocates define and practice it.

Healthy people do not need infusions of vitamins, and there is no evidence IV therapy will boost immunity or fight aging.

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Research has shown that the way you view yourself can influence how far you physically push yourself.

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While people in professions outside the mental field are interested in providing trauma-informed services, training opportunities are limited and some experts worry about that.

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Think of them more as "enhancers" than "spoilers." Knowing what will happen in a movie, TV show or book can provide a tantalizingly pleasing feeling, help you understand the plot and give you a sense of control during chaotic times.

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"This data highlights what we’ve long known: that violence against women and girls is ubiquitous across the world. While it is not a surprise, it is of huge concern," one activist said.

The phrase “high-functioning depression” has been the subject of conversation on social media and in the news after the death of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst on Jan. 30. Here’s what experts think about the label.

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Parabens are synthetic preservatives that are broadly antimicrobial and inexpensive and rarely prompt an allergic response, unlike some of their replacements.

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Experts say it’s important to create a shared meaning about and approach to the day.

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Following the announcement that Bob Saget died of head trauma, you might be wondering what do to if you hit your head. Here’s what to know.

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