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When it feels like you’re raining hellfire into the toilet bowl, it’s fair to wonder what caused you to be…
You Can ‘Train’ Your Brain to Be More Focused in Just 30 Minutes a Day
It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this…
The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise
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I Could Not Goop My Way Out of Infertility
“Do you know when you’re ovulating?” Liz asked, our chairs swiveled to face each other in the open-concept workspace. “Like,…
Got Persistent BV? This New Treatment Approach May Help
It makes sense to want to turn things around quickly when you’re dealing with an itchy vaginal condition. So it’s…
5 Subtle Signs of Seasonal Depression to Watch Out For
Given how common (and insidious) SAD can be, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the warning signs so…
Spot Reduction Is a Myth: Why You Can’t Burn Belly Fat With Crunches
Walk into any gym and you’ll see someone hammering out crunches to flatten their belly. Another lifter repping out side…
One Pre-Pregnancy Blood Test That Can Reveal Your Risk for Complications, According to a New Study
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