WELLNESS

"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!"

Many parents resort to threats to get kids to behave. This may work short-term, but a targeted and consistent approach works better. >

The Brain Benefits of Exercise Linger

You probably have felt how exercise can make you more alert. Now it appears the brain boost we get from being active lasts a while. >

Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery

Minor interventions have been rebranded and billed as surgery, for profit. These tiny interventions add up to tens of millions of dollars. >

Blood Pressure and Brain Power

Fluctuating blood pressure readings often signal cognitive decline. Controlling BP can help prevent it, especially among African Americans. >

An Attainable Exercise Goal for 2025

All you need to do to reduce your risk of heart disease is build a few minutes of vigorous exercise into your day. Housework will do it. >

Herpes Is Forever. Where Is the Vaccine?

Projections put genital herpes infections at nearly 850 million people globally. The virus hides in the body and is highly contagious. >

Disappearing Pharmacies

Have you lost a local drug store? About a third have closed. Some counties have lost every store. Here's what you can do to support them. >

You Need Protein. Where It Comes From Matters, Too

Getting more of your protein from plants than from animals not only cuts your risk of cardiovascular disease, it helps the planet. >

Give Yourself the Gift of a Little Time Alone

The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful. Finding some “me time” can really help. Here are some ways to do it. >

Protection from Type 2 Diabetes? Try Chocolate

Your chocolate habit can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by 20 percent. The amount and type of chocolate you choose matters, however. >

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