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• 4 clear-eyed tips for contact lens care

  Published: 10/05/2019 Here's how to keep your lenses fresh and clean.

• Social media: Where to draw the line for teens

  Published: 10/04/2019 Too much time online may put kids' mental health at risk.

• A plant-based diet may improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

  Published: 10/03/2019 Learn how your food choices may affect your pain.

• Most people wait too long to get help for a heart attack

  Published: 10/02/2019 Even symptoms that come on slowly can be an emergency.

• Dogs fetch better heart health for their people

  Published: 10/01/2019 A big perk of adopting a pooch is moving more.

• Helmets prevent serious biking injuries

  Published: 09/30/2019 More than 1 in 5 injured adult cyclists ride helmetless.

• 10 facts about cataracts

  Published: 09/29/2019 Including what you can do to lower your risk.

• 5 fast facts about the flu

  Published: 09/28/2019 Get the facts. Then get the flu shot.

• 12 deaths connected to vaping

  Published: 09/27/2019 CDC urges people to refrain from using e-cigarettes while the investigation continues.

• Living with arthritis? Water workouts can provide relief

  Published: 09/26/2019 Warm water in particular helps soothe sore joints.

• Your sleep habits affect your heart attack risk

  Published: 09/25/2019 For a healthy heart, here's how many hours are best.

• Tough to swallow: Are multivitamins a choking risk?

  Published: 09/24/2019 Bigger pills may cause trouble for older adults.

• Weight-loss surgery affects more than the scale

  Published: 09/23/2019 People with diabetes reap a variety of health benefits.

• Childhood concussions: What parents need to know

  Published: 09/22/2019 Learn what to do if you suspect your child has suffered a concussion.

• Home canning: Put safety first

  Published: 09/21/2019 Learn the only sure way to protect against botulism.

• Need a break? Don't reach for your phone

  Published: 09/20/2019 Turns out cellphones drain your brain's battery.

• Are you destined for type 2 diabetes?

  Published: 09/19/2019 Find out what prediabetes means for your future.

• To live longer, look at the bright side

  Published: 09/18/2019 It's possible to find your inner optimist.

• Vitamin D: More isn't always better

  Published: 09/17/2019 High doses may do the opposite of what you think.

• Now is the time to protect kids from the flu

  Published: 09/16/2019 Plus: Why some kids need two doses.