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A man holds his chest while experiencing heartburn.
Health and Wellness | March 26, 2025

8 Simple Ways to Alleviate Heartburn

Occasional heartburn or acid reflux is common and manageable with lifestyle changes and OTC meds, but keep an eye on GERD symptoms.
Health and Wellness | March 13, 2025

What Are The Causes of Anal Itching?

Anal itching may be due to not wiping right, something you ate or something more serious. Learn what causes anal itching and treatments.
An older man uses glasses to read up close. He has presbyopia, also known as age-related farsightedness.
Health and Wellness | March 10, 2025

Can Age-Related Farsightedness be Fixed?

Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that impairs close vision, typically corrected with lenses. Learn about treatments.
March 14 is National Pi Day, a day that has inspired many healthy recipes for pies, including sweet potato pie.
Health and Wellness | March 10, 2025

Celebrate Pi Day with a Healthy Slice of Pie

March 14 or 3/14 is Pi Day. Celebrate the world-famous math symbol 𝜋 with a healthy slice of pie. Try our sweet potato pie recipe.
Nail health is important; changes in color and texture can signal early signs of an illness.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2025

Can Your Nails Show Signs of an Illness?

Learn what certain color and texture changes in your fingernail may reveal about your health, including underlying conditions.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2025

Vertigo: Causes and Treatments

Vertigo, characterized by dizziness and balance issues, is a symptom of inner ear or brain issues. Learn about its causes and treatments.
A husband and wife in their 50s and 60s pose for a photo while enjoying a day at the park.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2025

What Are the Top 10 Health Concerns for Baby Boomers ?

As baby boomers age, their risk for conditions like cancer and heart disease goes up. Learn how to manage and prevent these conditions.
A young man reads the label of a over the counter pain medicine at a pharmacy.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2025

How to Choose Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine

Understand the differences between acetaminophen and NSAIDs to choose the right over-the-counter pain medication.
A young man sneezes, coping with San Diego's year-round allergy season. In the photo there's a tree blooming with spring flowers.
Health and Wellness | March 4, 2025

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

Allergy season is year-round in San Diego. Follow offers tips to manage allergy symptoms and prevent health problems.
A measles vaccinated preschooler massages his arm.
Health and Wellness | March 3, 2025

Why Is The Measles Vaccine So Important?

Measles, once thought to have been eradicated, is now back, due largely to people not vaccinating. The MMR vaccine is highly effective.