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Pelvic floor, Kegels and how physical therapy can help
The pelvic floor is an integral part of our body structure. When these muscles function correctly, they act as shock absorbers for our body's entire core.
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Is testosterone therapy for me?

Every time we turn on the radio, there seems to be an ad for testosterone therapy for men. Is it for me, you’ve probably wondered, and is it safe?
Patient Stories Daniel Villarreal, Katrina Villarreal, Matthew McFadden and Gayle Kerr-McFadden

Heroes at home: How 2 wives used CPR to save their husbands' lives
CPR is one of those skills we all know we should learn. But the truth is, 70% of Americans don’t know how to respond during a cardiac emergency.
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What happens when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes?
We all know we have them, but many of us will probably admit, we have no idea what they are, what they do or what it means when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes.
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Can sunscreen cause cancer? Why benzene is toxic and how to avoid it
High levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, were reportedly found in several sunscreens. Can sunscreen do more harm than good?
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How to use ovulation charting and basal body temperature tracking to optimize your fertility
When you're ready to get pregnant, it can be difficult waiting for that second blue line to appear on a home pregnancy test.
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You asked, we answered: How can I stop stomach aches from alcohol gastritis?
How can I stop a stomach ache from alcoholic gastritis?
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Strength training for women has many benefits, and it’s never too late to start
It’s common knowledge that exercise benefits physical and mental health. Research shows that strength training for women, in particular, is beneficial in unique ways and doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights like a bodybuilder.
Conditions and Services Woman with pregnancy anemia

Low iron in pregnancy: Spot the symptoms of anemia
During pregnancy, a woman needs twice the amount of iron that a nonpregnant woman needs.
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How car sensors monitor Alzheimer's disease
It’s an unobtrusive way to track health, disease and how well a treatment works. And it’s probably something you’ve used before: a car.
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