The secrecy that shrouded Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis is something that any new cancer patient can understand. It’s daunting to decide when to share, whom to tell and how much to say.
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A mom’s $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?
There are legal safeguards to protect patients from big bills like out-of-network air-ambulance rides. But insurers may not pay if they decide the ride wasn’t medically necessary.
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
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Millions of women are ‘under-muscled.’ These foods help build strength
We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution.
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Shots can be scary and painful for kids. One doctor has a plan to end needle phobia
Research suggests the biggest source of pain for children in the health care system is needles. One California doctor says the fear of needles is a serious problem, but proposes some simple solutions.
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We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging
NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here’s a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
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Don’t let your resolutions wash away. Tips to turn a slow start into progress
If you made a New Year’s resolution but are struggling to get started or are already wavering, you may need to refine your goal and nail down a plan to get there. Try this evidence-based approach.
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Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. have hearing loss, but most don’t use hearing aids. This increases the risk of social isolation, physical and cognitive decline and may lead to premature death.
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Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers ‘5 resets’ to tame toxic stress
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and researcher, is out with a new book of science-backed strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.
