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A baby crying while their parent changes their diaper.

Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs,...

Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs, discomfort or overstimulation, and learning to recognize these signals takes...

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are just as important. Fluids travel quickly through your digestive tract...

foods to avoid with kidney disease and diabetes

If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least...

If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least minimize your consumption of them. Let's look at the most...

A person struggling to sleep, sitting up and holding their neck.

How to Fall Asleep With Anxiety

Anxiety and insomnia are inextricably linked. Excess worry often manifests during evenings, making falling and remaining asleep more difficult, while sleep deprivation can worsen anxiety. This negative cycle can significantly impact someone’s overall mental health. Anxiety disorders are among...

Anxiety and insomnia are inextricably linked. Excess worry often manifests during evenings, making falling and remaining asleep more difficult, while sleep deprivation can worsen anxiety. This negative cycle can significantly impact someone’s overall mental health. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the United States (1). Not getting enough sleep can have enormous ramifications on physical and psychological health. If you’re struggling to sleep because of anxiety, worry or fear, here are some of the...

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6 Sugar-Filled Foods that Raise Your Blood Sugar

Sugar is an essential component of a healthy diet. However, excessive sugar can lead to multiple health issues, such as diabetes, liver disease and weight gain. Keeping track of what you digest and moderating your intake of foods that...

Sugar is an essential component of a healthy diet. However, excessive sugar can lead to multiple health issues, such as diabetes, liver disease and weight gain. Keeping track of what you digest and moderating your intake of foods that raise your blood sugar is the best route to healthy blood sugar control and guarantees that your body gets the nutrients it needs. In the short term, excessive sugar consumption can result in headaches, upset stomachs and higher blood pressure....

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Best Ways to Drain Your Sinuses

While we’re likely all thrilled that the days are getting longer, brighter and lighter, one of the side effects of this change in season is an increase in pollen and seasonal allergies. These allergies can lead to a buildup...

While we’re likely all thrilled that the days are getting longer, brighter and lighter, one of the side effects of this change in season is an increase in pollen and seasonal allergies. These allergies can lead to a buildup of nasal congestion and sinus pressure, which is never a comfortable experience. Luckily, there are many home remedies you can try to clear the sinuses and nasal passages. Below we’ll take a closer look at some of the best ways...