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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery
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Mpox is back: What to know and do
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How well do you score on brain health?
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
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How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
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Protect your skin during heat waves — here's how
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A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
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Degenerative disc disease: Managing this common cause of back pain
As we age, the discs in our spine can degenerate, causing chronic pain and discomfort in the back and neck. The condition that results is called degenerative disc disease (DDD) and learning its symptoms, causes, and treatment options can help you manage it.
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Stat of the Week
Estimates suggest one in four Americans experiences the aches and pains of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis, sometimes described as wear and tear on the body over time.
Avid runners often wonder if pounding pavements or even softer surfaces can damage their joints –– especially the knees –– and thus lead to arthritis. But what does the research say?
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