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To Nap or Not to Nap?

Setting aside enough time for sleep probably isn’t on your daily to-do list. Like many people, you may struggle for shut-eye. In fact, 3 out of 10 adults in the U.S. average 6 or fewer hours of sleep a night. Daytime napping may seem like a good way to recoup some of that lost slumber. […]

Smokeless Tobacco Isn't Safe

Many people think using smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking. Just because there’s no smoke, doesn’t mean it’s safe, the American Cancer Society says.

You Don't Have to Live with a Leaky Bladder

It might happen when you sneeze—or maybe when you exercise. It might happen so fast you aren’t able to make it to the bathroom. Living with a leaky bladder—or urinary incontinence—can be frustrating at the very least. The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently looked at some of the best ways—other than surgery—to help women […]

Food & Emotion: Why Some People Eat Too Much

America has a weight problem. More than one-third of U.S. adults are classified as overweight or obese. And the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

Can Your Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

Eating a healthy diet may help prevent many diseases. Two big ones are heart disease and cancer. But what about Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study suggests certain foods may work against this disabling brain illness, too.

You May Need Folic Acid, Even if You Aren't Pregnant

Among the health benefits of folic acid is that it can help prevent birth defects in a growing fetus. But pregnant women aren’t the only people who should take it.

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