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Dr. Oz's Summer Skin Care Tips
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No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease
But keep brushing and flossing anyway. read
Alcohol and Breast Cancer: Is Wine Really Bad for Women?
The risk may not be as great as you think — or fear. read
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Eating Low-Fat Dairy May Cut Your Stroke Risk
Swedish study says vitamin D plays a major role. read
Eat to Lower Your Risk of Dementia
You can help keep your brain healthy with these six foods — plus a dose of sunshine. read
Richly Colored Foods Help the Heart
Berries, wine, nuts and dark chocolate tied to lower death risk from heart disease. read
Do You Have to Cut Back on Salt If You're Healthy?
Here's what the latest evidence has to say. read
Test Your Food Safety Smarts
Which is the riskier dish? Do
The Truth About Gluten
Why are millions of Americans forgoing wheat? read
1 Household, 2 Diets
Should a spouse ever play ‘diet cop’? read
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13 Ways to Beat Back Pain
Check out these low-cost, drug-free remedies. read
Yoga May Help People With Back Pain
Study finds improved flexibility and functionality. read
Sitting: Hazardous to Your Health
Even adults who exercise vigorously face risks if they sit too much. read
Those Extra 10 Pounds May Be Good for You
Doctors debate whether a few extra pounds might be healthy: Can you can be fat but fit? read
Walking: The Easiest Exercise
Walking may be the single best — and easiest — exercise you can do to improve your health in 2012. read
6 Tips for Beating Leg Cramps
Day or night, you can find relief. read
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Dr. Oz's Plan: 24 Hours to a Longer Life
Reduce stress, prevent heart disease, look younger — in just one day. read
Watch Your Mouth — For the Sake of Your Heart
How to keep your teeth healthy and gums strong. read
10 Home Remedies That Work
Want to calm a cough or prevent a cold? You may find relief in your cupboard. read
Helping Women Care for Their Health
There's new, useful information out there — if you know how to find it read
6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier
Go from gloomy to glad and dramatically improve your health. read
Don't Let Regrets Ruin Your Health
Yes, you really can (and should) move on. Learn how. read
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How to Protect Skin During Summer
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