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Need to get moving? Start slowly
If you haven't been active, or are recovering from an illness or injury, you may not feel like lacing up your shoes or going to the gym. But it may be just what you need. Get started with these tips.
Function better with less pain: When to consider total joint replacement for arthritis
There is a wide variety of nonsurgical treatment options for mild and moderate arthritis, but once the damage is severe enough, it may be time to consider total joint replacement.
You are not alone: End-of-life care and beyond
It might take more than a catchphrase for you to plan. It's important to know all the options when end-of-life comfort for a loved one or yourself e comfort depends on it.
Always tired? You may have sleep apnea
For some people, there's no such thing as a good night's sleep. No matter how early they go to bed or how many times they press the snooze button, they still wake up groggy.
Menopause: A natural aging process
Sometime around her 51st birthday, the average woman in the U.S. will experience menopause. With the change comes a host of symptoms, including hot flashes, weight gain, bone loss, sleep disturbances, mood changes and a decreased sex drive.
