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Good Living: Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you

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How to overcome loss of appetite when you have COPD

Simple tips to make sure that you get the fuel and energy you need

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The 5 best fruits for people with diabetes

Learn which fruits deliver fiber that helps keep blood sugar steady.

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What to know about diabetes and the flu

Expert advice to stay healthy during flu season if you have diabetes.

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Finding reliable diabetes information online

Before you start clicking, check out a diabetes educator’s best tips for bookmarking the right sources of information on managing your condition

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Know these terms before you go to your next health care visit

To get the care you deserve at the doctor’s office, it’s crucial to understand the lingo and numbers you hear. Here are some of the most important words to know.

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5 must-know facts about vitamin D and diabetes

How the sunshine vitamin can help keep diabetes under control

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How heart doctors stay healthy

Take some free advice from heart specialists who also lead busy lives

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Should I get the shingles vaccine?

What you need to know about this painful rash and vaccine recommendations

Test your blood glucose level

Quick quiz: Do you know the signs of high and low blood sugar?

What you know about blood sugar may help save someone’s life

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5 exercises that increase hand grip strength

Improve hand strength with these exercises

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5 tips for indoor rock climbing

Start your ascent with our advice for beginners.

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How to use a foam roller

Find out how a foam roller can help ease tense muscles.

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Mix up your workout with a BOSU ball

How half a stability ball can change how you exercise

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Tips to keep your rainy day activities fun

Being indoors doesn’t have to mean parking in front of the TV.

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3 surprising headache remedies

Try these simple techniques for fast relief.

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What are compounding pharmacies?

Take a deeper look at this little-known aspect of the pharmaceutical world and learn tips on how to stay safe.

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All about kale

What it is and how to use it

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Catch your breath with these allergy-fighting foods

Try these 10 ways to fight wheezes and sneezes.

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How to remove COPD triggers from your home

Learn more about COPD triggers and how to avoid them

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Are you experiencing the blues post-birth?

Learn the differences between the baby blues and postpartum depression in new mothers.

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Prevent mosquito bites during pregnancy

Smart tips for moms-to-be and moms now

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Do raspberry ketones really work?

They may not be the diet aid people had hoped for.

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How exercise curbs your appetite

It's not just about how much you move—it's when you move

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4 essential tips for a more productive annual checkup

Use these strategies to help make the most of your next checkup.

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What you need to know about opioids

Drug addiction may not be something you’re worried about, but it’s easier than you might think to get hooked on pain medications. Play it safe with these tips