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  1. Fed up with food allergies? Follow these tips when eating away from home. David Baratz/USA WEEKEND

    Fed up with food allergies?

    Take firm action with these tips on eating away from home.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
  2. Erik Isakson/Getty Images

    9 tips to help men look and feel great

    Sit less. The advice is so simple that it sounds silly: A recent study of 63,000 middle-aged men found those who sat four hours or less daily were much less likely to have a chronic condition (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure) than those who sat more. Men who sat at least six hours day? They had greater risk for diabetes. If you have a desk job, make the effort to move more — pace while you’re on the phone, or walk to the farthest deli to buy lunch.

    • Jun. 6, 2013
  3. STAY HYDRATED: Drink lots of water and eat water-filled snacks like watermelon, oranges and celery. AlexStar/Getty Images

    Hot tips for summer!

    All that fun in the sun does come with its own set of health risks.

    • May 30, 2013
  4. David Baratz and Casey Shaw for USA WEEKEND.

    Should you go gluten-free?

    Wait to be diagnosed with tricky celiac disease.

    • May 23, 2013

  5. 4 myths of carpal tunnel

    We reveal what actually causes this painful wrist issue.

    • May 16, 2013
  6. Get antioxidants in green leafy vegetables, like spinach. Ursula Alter/Getty Images

    2 ways to repair skin

    Some sun damage can be reversed. Here's how.

    • May 9, 2013
  7. Opt for low-impact, weight bearing exercises. Steve Debenport/Getty Images

    What's next if you have osteoporosis?

    4 ways to improve bone health and reduce future fractures

    • May 2, 2013
  8. Larsen & Talbert for USA WEEKEND

    Get ready for summer!

    Grab your tank top and sandals — and try our health experts' tips for feeling great this season. Gallery: Shape Up For Summer Tips from The Doctors

    • Apr. 25, 2013
  9. For more severe cases, ask your doctor about microdermabrasion or laser therapy. Tetra Images, Getty Images

    A common cause of bumpy skin

    Try these remedies for smooth skin.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
  10. Consider this info before you decide. Tek Image, Science Photo Library/Getty Images

    Should you get genetic testing?

    There's no simple yes or no to this one.

    • Apr. 11, 2013
  11. A key sign: Feeling pain in 11 of 18 "tender points." Jamie Grill/Getty Images

    Is your chronic pain fibromyalgia?

    Four common symptoms of this hard-to-diagnose condition

    • Apr. 4, 2013
  12. The Doctors offer ways to control body odor Altrendo Images / Getty Images

    Don't make a big stink

    We have ways to control body odor.

    • Mar. 28, 2013
  13. Nico Kai / Getty Images

    Is hay fever linked to fast food?

    Test your spring allergy smarts and see what's true and what's not.

    • Mar. 21, 2013
  14. Losing just 7% of your body weight could cut your risk of diabetes by almost 60%. Tom Grill / Getty Images

    Is diabetes in your future?

    About 79 million Americans have prediabetes.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
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    Create a more serene space by using green instead of neutrals on walls or furniture. Rowe Furniture

    Green is good for mood

    A truly happy St. Patrick's Day

    • Mar. 14, 2013
  16. Too much caffeine can be a culprit. Carlina Teteris, Flickr / Getty Images

    Help for chronic migraines

    Mind-numbing headache has variety of treatments.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  17. Highlights will help camouflage change. Ralf Nau / Getty Images

    The right way to go gray

    Here's how to do it right.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
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    Reduce risk of colon cancer

    Death rates for colon cancer are down more than 30%, says a new report by the American Cancer Society. But colorectal cancer is still America's No. 3 cancer.

    • Feb. 28, 2013
  19. Make dental checkups a habit. Image Source/Getty Images

    4 ways you may be hurting your teeth

    Beyond brushing

    • Feb. 21, 2013

  20. Family Fitness Challenge from USA TODAY, USA WEEKEND and The Doctors

    To help families across the nation get in better shape and lose weight, USA TODAY, USA WEEKEND Magazine and ‘The Doctors’ TV show created the Family Fitness Challenge.

    • Feb. 20, 2013
  21. Goal: Total cholesterol under 200. LDL levels below 100. Clerkenwell / Getty Images

    3 small steps to get (or keep) your numbers on track

    Americans' cholesterol levels are moving in the right direction.

    • Feb. 14, 2013
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    Tetra Images / Getty Images

    Women, guard your hearts

    Here are 3 recent developments in how to avoid America's #1 killer.

    • Feb. 7, 2013
  23. Steve Cole / Getty Images

    Keep going strong

    7 fresh and easy lab-tested ways we all can steer toward vitality as we age.

    • Jan. 31, 2013
  24. Avoid these 3 cold weather triggers. Sergey Smolyaninov / Getty Images

    What sets off your asthma?

    Winter can be tough on asthma sufferers.

    • Jan. 24, 2013
  25. Flu hits fast. Colds go slowly. / Yellow Dog Productions / Getty Images

    Cold or Flu?

    Here are three ways to tell the difference.

    • Jan. 17, 2013
  26. 1 in 3 of us have metabolic syndrome. Daniel H. Bailey / Getty Images

    Metabolic Syndrome: Should you be worried?

    A cluster of bad numbers adds up to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Resolutions that get results

    The Doctors offer up specific, science-backed tips to help achieve 7 popular health goals.

    • Jan. 3, 2013
  28. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce chronic pain, including migraines. Jon Feingersh / Getty Images

    3 methods to curb headaches

    All headaches share these unpleasant qualities: They're common and sufferers are eager to find relief.

    • Dec. 27, 2012
  29. Having your pet near you lowers your heart rate and blood pressure levels. Leigh Schindler / Getty Images

    Stressed? Here's help.

    Are you stressed much? A recent survey showed that many Americans report feelings of high stress, and more than 20% rate their levels between 8 and 10 on a 10-point scale.

    • Dec. 20, 2012
  30. Allow yourself occasional treats. LWA / Getty Images

    Lose weight by learning your body's hunger cues

    Quit obsessing over calories, forget the get-thin-quick plans, and when you want a chocolate chip cookie, have it (without guilt).

    • Dec. 13, 2012
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