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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite 'Bad' Genes
Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.
Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation
Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.
Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs
Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation.
Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies
Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.
Living With Major Depressive Disorder
See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist.
A Therapist’s Perspective
A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.
May 6, 2024
Handling the Stigma
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How I Share About My Condition
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Managing MDD and Your Job
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7 Most Effective Exercises
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To Fast or to Feast?
Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.
Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.
What to Eat as You Age
Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?
After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.
Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset
There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.
Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements
More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.
May 16, 2024