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Kimberly Hiss

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10 Subtle Signs You Could Have Congestive Heart Failure

As the heart weakens, it sends you signals that all is not right. Knowing how to catch these congestive heart failure symptoms promptly can literally save your life.

12 Things You Must Do for a Healthy Heart Attack Recovery

Reclaim your heart health with these doctor-recommended tips, from cardiac rehab to exercise, for a...

10 Positive Things That Happen to Your Body After Just One Workout

From a boost in self image to a bump in creative thinking, a single session...

10 Signs Your Brain Is Aging Faster Than You Are

Here's how to tell the difference between normal signs of aging and clues that may...

8 Silent Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Don't miss these symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that can occur...
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8 Health Problems You Can Totally Blame on Your Thyroid

A thyroid that is overactive (hyperthyroidism), underactive (hypothyroidism), or has developed structural issues (a nodule...

17 Things You Need to Know About Your Tap Water

When you turn on your faucet to fill a spaghetti pot or sippy cup, do...

16 Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain

From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you'll have before bedtime, your...

10 Foods That Slash Your Risk of Macular Degeneration

You only get one set of eyes, and aging can do a number on their...

15 Surprising Things That Happen During Your Period—Besides Your Period

We all know the bloating-cramping-chocolate-craving basics of being on your period. But there's a range...

7 Smart Ways Germ Experts Boost Their Immune System

They’re less paranoid than you might expect, but what they worry about (airplanes, laundry!) will...

4 Things That Happen to Your Brain When You’re Stressed

Your brain takes a beating when anxiety gets out of hand. Here’s how stress affects...

Doctors Reveal the Most Bizarre Things Patients Have Swallowed

An amazing array of objects have found their way down a human gullet. Here are...

Running Low on These Nutrients Could Trigger a Mood Disorder

Think the food you eat has nothing to do with the mood you're in? Think...

The Sneaky Warning Signs a Migraine Is Coming—and How to Stop Them

Headache specialists reveal the sneaky warning signs of a migraine, like food cravings, to watch...

This Is Exactly What to Do If You Think You’re Having a Heart Attack

What happens in the minutes between noticing symptoms and getting to the hospital can have...

6 Little Healthy Habits That Make Your Thyroid Happy

Your thyroid gland plays a key role in your overall wellness—here’s how to help it...
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12 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Grain-Free Diet

Some experts call abstaining from grains the health breakthrough you've been waiting for; others call...

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About 23andMe and Other Genetic Tests

Here's what you need to know about home genetic tests and their health insights before...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Taking Too Many Medications

Our experts explain the potential dangers of over-prescribing, also known as polypharmacy, which can lead...

11 Ways Winter Can Kill You (Seriously)

Cold weather is more dangerous than you think—here's how to stay safe

The Beautiful Life of Your Brain

A look at the neuroscience of our most human traits—love, anger, compassion—and how to harness...