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Eliminate the Pain of Raking Leaves

It’s autumn’s inevitable rite of passage. The leaves will fall, and you will be out in the yard raking them up. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 38,000 adults were injured in raking-related injuries in 2012. While leaf raking can actually be good exercise and a great excuse to get outdoors, using a little caution will keep the leaves off your turf — and you happy and healthy.

Diagnosing Diabetes

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), about 25 million (or roughly 8 percent) of US adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. And many more may not even know they have it. Even without the presence of diabetes risk factors, the ADA recommends screening every three years after turning 45. Read on for full details on the risk factors of diabetes, and learn what to expect as you prepare for screening. 

Contact Lens Care

With more than 30 million people in the US currently wearing contact lenses, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you might be thinking about getting some for yourself. Read on to learn more about contact lenses.

Celebrity Eating Disorders

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 20 million women and 10 million men in the US will have an eating disorder at some time in their lives. Read on to learn just a few of the many celebs who are honest about their struggles with eating disorders.

Your Office May Be More Dangerous than You Think
From stress to snacks, there are several ways your desk job may put your health at risk. Luckily, there are a few solutions to help you live a healthy life in spite of your 9-to-5. 
Healthy Teen Habits

Between school dances and football games, developing healthy habits can get put on the back burner. However, making healthy choices now can impact teenagers for years to come.

Coping with Overactive Bladder

Roughly 33 million Americans have OAB. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to cope. Read on to learn about a few ways to make life with OAB more manageable.

The Benefits of Breastfeeding
According to UNICEF, breastfeeding gives kids the healthiest start in life and is one of the simplest, smartest and most cost-effective ways there is to ensure that a baby stays healthy. While you may already know some health benefits of breastfeeding, some of them may surprise you. So if you’re thinking of having a child or are already expecting, read on to learn more.
Understanding Chiari Malformations

Chiari Malformations (CM) are rare structural defects in the cerebellum (the structure located at the back of the brain). CMs may develop when the skull is smaller than normal, causing the cerebellum and brain stem to be pushed down into the spinal canal.

Enterovirus D68 — What Parents Need To Know

An enterovirus is a term for viruses that live in the human digestive tract and cause a range of different symptoms, from mild to serious. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-polio enteroviruses cause about 10 to 15 million infections in the US each year.