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  • Baseball player, Cal Ripken Jr., at an MLB interview
    Trending Health Stories

    Cal Ripken Jr. Cancer Free After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

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    After a routine screening with his urologist, a symptom-free Cal Ripken Jr. was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 59. Early detection is key to beating this sometimes unnoticeable disease.

  • Dad working from home with his son
    Mental Health

    Focusing on Your Mental Health While Setting Boundaries at Home

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    Focus on your mental health by setting boundaries at home to create separate work, school, and down-time spaces.

  • mom and dad playing with kids at home
    Health Care

    It’s OK for Parents to Ask for Support With Their Mental Health

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    In order to be the best parent you can be, try strategies to bring positivity and clarity to your mental health, including getting help when you need it.

  • A father and his two sons playing on the sofa of their living room.
    Health Care

    Why Parents Need Checkups, Too, and 3 Tips to Prepare

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    Kids aren’t the only ones who need checkups. Here’s why primary care visits are key for parents and three tips to prepare.

  • A woman exercising at home.
    Health Care

    The Benefits Regular Exercise Can Have on Your Lung Health

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    Exercise is perhaps one of the most important ways to keep your lungs healthy. According to the American Lung Association, when you exercise, your heart and lungs work harder to supply the additional...

  • A family cooking a healthy meal together.
    Health Care

    Navigating Your Child’s Whole-Health Care

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    In honor of National Child Health Day, we’re covering the basics of how to approach your child’s health and wellness.

  • A woman shopping at the grocery store wearing a mask.
    Public Health

    Do Face Coverings Also Protect Against the Flu?

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    We know that wearing face masks will help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and as flu season approaches, they may also help us reduce the number of people who become infected.

  • A man wearing a mask and cleaning fitness equipment in a gym.
    Health Care

    Do I Need to Wear a Workout Mask?

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    The CDC recommends wearing masks in public settings when social distancing is difficult to maintain — this includes wearing a workout mask indoors or out.

  • A man walking outdoors wearing a face mask.
    Coronavirus Resources

    Face Shields Vs. Face Masks

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    Many people are opting to wear a face shield for coronavirus protection rather than a face mask, but shields may not provide the same level of protection when worn alone.