How to stay away from germs on airplanes
Thousands of flights are in the air every day, along with the germs that ride along. Follow these tips to "put the odds overwhelmingly in your favor of not catching...
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Communicate with your personal fitness trainer
If you decide to hire a personal trainer, good communication will be critical to meeting your fitness goals, says Bridgit Kin-Charlton, owner of B-defined Innovative Personal Training & Wellness in...
Check your skin for dangerous moles
Early detection of skin cancers — particularly melanomas — is crucial to treatment. You can help protect yourself with regular at-home body inspections, says Dr. Melissa Schwarzschild of Richmond Dermatology...
Check your skin for dangerous moles
Early detection of skin cancers — particularly melanomas — is crucial to treatment. You can help protect yourself with regular at-home body inspections, says Dr. Melissa Schwarzschild of Richmond Dermatology...
How to prepare for anesthesia
For many patients, anesthesia is the scariest part of surgery. But you can ease your fears — and help prevent the rare negative outcome — with awareness and good communication...
How to prepare for anesthesia
For many patients, anesthesia is the scariest part of surgery. But you can ease your fears — and help prevent the rare negative outcome — with awareness and good communication...
How to prevent infections from surgery
Before surgery, you can prepare your body for healthy healing — and cut the odds of a surgical-site infection that requires hospital care. Here are tips from Dr. Calin Moucha,...
How to identify, root out diet-derailers
Certain people and situations can derail the best diet and exercise intentions. But you can overcome them, says Dr. Thomas Clark, a bariatric surgeon and medical director of the Center...
How to identify, root out diet-derailers
Certain people and situations can derail the best diet and exercise intentions. But you can overcome them, says Dr. Thomas Clark, a bariatric surgeon and medical director of the Center...
How to keep joints healthy longer
Even youngish joints can feel creaky and painful without proper care. Luckily, lifestyle changes can help you stay active longer. "With an average life expectancy of more than 70 years,...