Hallie Levine
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7 Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy When You Have Sjögren's Syndrome
Dentists explain how Sjögren's affects the mouth and tongue, including dry mouth and other oral symptoms, and offer tips on how to support your oral health. → Read More
9 Things You Should Know Before Starting Metformin
Starting metformin can have side effects on your digestion, menstruation, vision, appetite and more. Learn what to expect from taking this diabetes drug. → Read More
7 Common Mistakes People Make When Signing Up for Health Insurance
Health insurance can be confusing. Here are seven mistakes to avoid when signing up, so you can get the right coverage to support your health in the next year. → Read More
4 Things Genetic Counselors Want You to Know About At-Home DNA Tests
Genetics experts explain what you should know about DNA testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA before you invest in one and act on your results. → Read More
4 Times You Should Always Bring Someone With You to a Doctor’s Appointment and Why It Can Be So Helpful
For non-routine doctor's appointments, it can be helpful to have an extra set of eyes and ears in the room. Get advice on choosing someone to accompany you, and how to set ground rules for the appointment. → Read More
7 Things Doctors Do Every Day Before Breakfast for More Energy
If you're looking to feel less groggy, take inspiration from these energy-boosting strategies that doctors use in their own daily lives. → Read More
How Bad Is It Really to Go to Bed Angry?
While you won't sleep well if you go to bed angry, it's also not helpful to keep arguing. Find out the effects of pre-bed fighting on your physical and emotional wellbeing, and what to do instead. → Read More
8 Medications That Can Cause Hair Loss, and How to Reverse It
Medications like birth control and antidepressants can cause hair loss. Here's how to prevent and reverse hair loss due to meds, according to dermatologists. → Read More
What 'Fatphobia' Really Means, and Why It's So Harmful
Weight bias is a better term than "fatphobia" for the discrimination people with overweight and obesity face in our culture. In This Article Fatphobia. Anti-fat bias. Anti-fatness. Sizeism. Weight bias. These are different terms, but they have one thing in common: They all focus on weight stigma, the discriminatory acts and beliefs targeted at people who have overweight or obesity. You may hear… → Read More
Is It Time to See a New Doctor? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
Patient advocates break down the questions you should ask yourself about your medical care, and how to determine when you should see a new doctor. → Read More
4 Things to Do When a Doctor Doesn't Take Your Health Concern Seriously
It can be stressful when your doctor ignores you, doesn't believe you or doesn't listen. Here are four expert tips to get your doctor to take you seriously. → Read More
Want to Improve Your Heart Health? Follow This 7-Day Kickstart Plan
Here are seven things you can do this week to start improving your heart health. Use this plan to kickstart healthy habits that lower heart disease risk. → Read More
5 Tips for Handling a Loved One's Medical Needs as They Age
Learn about the responsibilities of a health care proxy, including how to get power of attorney and a checklist you can use for your loved one's doctor visits. → Read More
Falls Are Increasing in Older Adults. Here Are TK Ways to Prevent Them
Doctors and physical therapists offer their best fall prevention tips, including strength and balance exercises for older adults and how to fall-proof a home. → Read More
Why Memory Worsens as You Age, and 4 Things You Can Do About It
Doctors explain what causes age-related memory loss and what you can do to support memory as you age, including research-backed diet, exercise and sleep tips. → Read More
The 2 Best Ways to Remove Ear Wax, and 3 Methods to Avoid
Doctors explain the two best ways to remove earwax at home, with step-by-step instructions, plus the methods you should skip and when to see a doctor. → Read More
6 Reasons You Suddenly Have More Earwax Than Usual
Doctors share the causes behind excessive earwax, including infection, ear hair and irritants like ear buds, Q-tips or trapped water, and how to treat each. → Read More
Here's Exactly What to Do When a Tick Bites You
Doctors explain what to do after you've been bit by a tick, including how to remove it, what to do with it, when to call your doc and symptoms to watch for. → Read More
9 Ways to Actually Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching
Doctors explain how to get relief from itchy mosquito and bug bites, and some remedies may surprise you. Learn about ice, baking soda, honey, oatmeal and more. → Read More
6 Reasons You Should Get the COVID Vaccine Even if It Isn't 'Perfect'
The COVID-19 vaccine may come with side effects and be hard to understand, but there are six good reasons you should get it once it becomes available to you. → Read More