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Health and Wellness | July 9, 2025

4 Common Triggers of Muscle Cramps and How to Prevent Them

Dehydration, low electrolytes, overuse and poor stretching cause cramps. Stay hydrated, eat well and stretch to help prevent them.
Health and Wellness | July 9, 2025

Scoliosis : Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

A woman sits at home reaching her arms overhead to stretch her back.
When the spine curves sideways, it's scoliosis. Early diagnosis and care with braces, therapy or surgery can help.
Health and Wellness | July 8, 2025

What Are the Best Foods for Brain Health?

Learn about the Mediterranean, DASH and MIND diets and why they are considered healthy eating patterns and good for brain performance.
Health and Wellness | July 7, 2025

What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomy?

An illustration of a woman's cervical area to symbolize hysterectomy.
Learn about hysterectomy types, risks, and options, including minimally invasive techniques and what to expect during recovery.
Health and Wellness | July 3, 2025

Is It Indigestion or Heart Attack?

Heartburn from indigestion and heart attack pain can feel similar. Learn the difference and when to seek medical care. It could save your life.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

How to Safely Exercise During Pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy is safe for you and your baby. Learn what activities are OK, what to avoid, and how to stay healthy.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.
Why is the heart like a house? See how cardiologists and other specialists act like plumbers, electricians and builders for your heart.
Health and Wellness | June 30, 2025

How to Keep Kids Active: 5 Easy Fitness Tips for Parents

Child's parents ride bicycle behind child who is still learning.
Learn simple ways to keep kids active, limit screen time, prevent childhood obesity, and build healthy habits for lifelong wellness.
Health and Wellness | June 27, 2025

What Causes Food Allergies? (video/podcast)

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Food allergies can be serious. Learn how they develop, common triggers and treatments with expert advice from a Scripps allergist.
Health and Wellness | June 27, 2025

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right for You? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Krall discussing LASIK eye surgery.
Considering LASIK? Learn how this quick, safe surgery corrects vision and who's a good candidate, with insights from a Scripps expert.