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Dry Eyes? Lagophthalmos Could Be the Culprit
Lots of different things could cause dry eyes. Maybe the air is dry. Perhaps you don’t blink enough when you’re working at a computer. Or it could be that...
Jul 02
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Hairy Tongue: What to Do About That Fuzzy Feeling
Ah, hair. We spend a lot of time styling it, coloring it and trying to make it look good. We remove it from the parts of our bodies where we don’t want...
Jul 01
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It’s Not Just Hips and Knees—Other Joints That Can Be Replaced
If you have joint pain, you know how much it can interfere with your life. Everyday activities can be difficult, and the pain can even wake you up at night....
Jun 28
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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Bones and Joints
If you’re being treated for cancer, you probably know about some of the common side effects, like fatigue from chemotherapy, skin irritation from radiation...
Jun 27
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Tips for Reducing Unexpected Lung Issues from Campfire Smoke
Fire is part of the romance of summer. Don’t you just love an evening sitting on a blanket at the beach next to a roaring bonfire? Gathering with friends...
Jun 25
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Understanding the Connection Between GERD and Snoring
If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and you snore, you might not think the two conditions have much in common. After all, GERD is a digestive...
Jun 24
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What to Know About Skin Cancer if You Have Dark Skin
It’s a common misconception that people who have darker skin don’t need sun protection and don’t get  skin cancer. The truth is the connection between...
Jun 23
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Strong Hamstrings Matter: Here’s How to Build Their Strength
Your hamstrings are the large muscles in the back of your thighs that attach to your sit bones and the back of your knee. They control and stabilize movement...
Jun 21
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Tips for Healthy Eating When Your Stress Levels Are Spiking
You’ve probably felt this way: You try to make nutritious food choices most of the time. But then your job gets overwhelming, or you have an argument with...
Jun 20
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How You Can Support Your Partner Through Endometriosis
If your partner has endometriosis, it can be hard to watch them struggle with the symptoms and their effects. You want to help, but you may not be sure...
Jun 17
Stephanie Thurrott

Stephanie Thurrott

Contributing Writer

Stephanie Thurrott is a writer who focuses on health, nutrition and personal growth. She creates content that makes a difference in people’s lives, and learns something new with every article she writes. Her work has appeared in NBC TODAY, Taste of Home and the U Miami Miller School of Medicine magazine. When she’s not writing, you might find her cycling, walking her dog Daisy or creating her own craft cocktails.