Target Heart Rate and Exercise
How fast should my heart be beating? If you’re an adult, your heart should beat somewhere between 50 and 90 times per minute when you’re resting, regardless of your age or sex. If you’re a super-fit athlete, your heartbeat may be as low as 40 or 50 be…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Genetic Test
You may have heard that some genes put women at extra risk for breast cancer. If your mother, grandmother, aunt, or sister has had the disease, you may very well wonder if a breast cancer gene runs in your family. The first thing you should know is th…
Learn MoreChildhood Immunization Schedule: What Parents Need to Know
Becoming a new parent brings plenty of challenges, and getting your young children all the vaccines they need, when they need them, can be daunting.“Immunizations are a way for us to help people develop immunity so they can prevent infections,” explai…
Learn MoreAcne
Why do I have acne? No matter what you may have heard, eating lots of chocolate or greasy food won’t give you zits. The real culprit is biology. You may not be able to prevent acne entirely, but you can definitely take steps to clear up your skin and …
Learn MoreStressed-Out Parents: How to Stay Sane
Parenthood is the hardest job you’ll ever have, and like any new job, it takes practice to get good at it. In the old days, we had our parents and aunts and uncles nearby to help us learn (and to help take care of the kids). Now we’re apt to live thou…
Learn MoreFirst Aid Kit
Fortunately, most minor injuries are simple to treat — so simple, in fact, that you can find all of the materials that you need in a well-stocked first aid kit. An inexpensive store-bought kit is a good place to start. You can also assemble your own …
Learn MoreDental Care During Pregnancy
With all the changes brought on by pregnancy, you may not be thinking about routine things like getting your teeth cleaned. But new research suggests that it is more important than ever to keep that date with your dental hygienist — gum disease, perh…
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