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Get help for hearing loss

Hearing loss isn't just frustrating. It can take a toll on your well-being, affecting everything from your physical safety to your mental health. You're far from alone if you think your hearing has gotten worse over the years. Hearing loss often develops from a lifetime of exposure to loud noises. It can also run in families. Sometimes a hearing problem may be related to a medical condition or an ear infection or medication that damages the ear. Even something as simple as too much earwax can ma...

Shop smart for your heart

Looking for a heart-healthy eating plan that's nutritious, delicious and affordable? A Mediterranean-style diet checks all those boxes. Focused on mainly nutrient-dense, plant-based and minimally processed foods, a Mediterranean-style diet emphasizes: • A wide variety of fruits and vegetables. • Whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates like white flour or white rice. • Beans, legumes and nuts. • Low-fat or fat-free dairy products. • Lean meats, like turkey, chi...

How to head off a headache

When your head hurts, you may feel like curling up into a ball until the pain goes away. If you don't have that luxury, you can still take several steps to prevent and treat headaches before they become severe. Common headache types Headaches come in many forms, and knowing which kind you have can help you get the right treatment. Tension headache . The most common headache type, a tension headache is usually mild to moderate and feels like a band of tension tightening around your head. Stress a...

Say goodbye to spring allergies

You may love to see pretty flowers bloom in spring, but they can be a problem when you have allergies. Sometimes called hay fever, seasonal allergies are typically triggered by pollen. That pollen tends to come from trees and flowers, in the case of spring allergies. Grass and weed pollens can be culprits in summer and fall. When you are allergic to pollen, your immune system overreacts, triggering allergy symptoms. So how can you tell if you might have spring allergies? This time of year, you m...

Freshen up your eating habits this spring

Spring is a time of renewal. Keep that in mind if you're looking to give your eating habits a boost while creating new flavors in your kitchen. Why not try a fresh approach to eating this spring? Eating a variety of healthy foods, including plenty of produce, can help you feel your best and may lower your chances of developing some chronic diseases and certain types of cancer. And since fruits and veggies are usually low in calories and high in fiber, which fills you up, eating more of them may ...