Health & Wellness

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Can Deep Breathing Help You Feel Better?

You take 20,000 breaths a day. Most of them you may barely notice. But breathing deep for a few minutes each day can help you in many ways.

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How Much Do You Need to Hydrate Every Day?

Headache, nausea, abdominal pain, thirst and tiredness are often telltale signs that your body is dehydrated.

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What to Do When Air Quality Drops

Wildfire smoke holds a mix of hazardous air pollutants that are drifting over New England this summer.

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Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Jennifer A. McCoy, MD

Should You Get a COVID-19 Vaccine if You’re Pregnant?

COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities. Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, Jennifer A. McCoy, MD, talks about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine for mothers and babies.

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IBD May Be More Common Than You Think

Three million Americans are living with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Don't Call it Fatty Liver Disease

Millions of Americans may actually have metabolic liver disease and not even know it because your liver often remains silent, even when it’s hurting.

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Do Your Shoes Matter for Hiking and Running?

Poor shoe fit can lead to problems like ankle sprains, blisters, Achilles tendonitis and other foot issues.

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Do You Have Adult ADHD?

About 15.5 million adults are living with ADHD across the nation. If you’ve just been diagnosed with adult ADHD, you’ve had it for years.

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Is Benadryl Still the Best Choice for Allergy Relief?

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl cross the blood-brain barrier, which is why they cause drowsiness and other side effects.

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Do You Need a Second Opinion?

Dartmouth experts explain how to get a second opinion and why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for one.

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