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There’s plenty of pressure to be a do-it-all mom, but make sure doing it all involves getting plenty of shut-eye. While a busy schedule may be a given, being exhausted shouldn’t be.
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The American Stroke Association reports that strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Find out more about stroke with this quiz.
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At every stage of life, there are circumstances that can negatively affect your mental health. But you can help ward off depression by understanding how these common experiences contribute to it.
Arthritis is usually thought of as a disease that occurs later in life, but one child in every thousand develops a juvenile form of this illness. Take this quiz to learn more.
Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol.
Having a baby is a life-changing event, so it’s completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. However, if your spirits are down despite your new bundle of joy, it may be a sign of postpartum depression. Take our online assessment to help determine your risk.
A spinal tap, also called lumbar puncture, is used to take a sample of the fluid from the spinal column to look for infection or bleeding. The most common reasons people need this procedure include severe headache, fever with a stiff neck or vomiting, or confusion. Watch this video to learn what happens during this procedure.