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  1. Best time to shoe-shop? Late in the day, when your feet tend to be largest. Hugh Whitaker/Getty Images

    If your toes could talk

    Feet rank low on the list of health priorities for many Americans, but nearly 80% of adults have experienced some form of foot ache, pain, itch or other condition in their lifetime, according to a survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association.

    • May. 24, 2012
  2. Do you ever feel dizzy? Charles Thatcher / Getty Images

    When dizziness is dangerous

    Dizziness is linked to dozens of medical conditions, but the cause may be tough to determine. Here are two definitions of "dizzy," possible causes and ways to find relief.

    • May. 17, 2012
  3. Regular exercise, not rest, reduces joint pain and swelling from rheumatoid arthritis. David Madison/Getty Images

    Important info for those with autoimmune disorders

    There are more than 100 known autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and lupus. Normally, your immune system is designed to protect your health.

    • May. 10, 2012
  4. Even 20 minutes spent together is better than doing it alone. Kicka Witte/Getty Images

    Couples with different fitness styles can work it out

    For many couples, spending time together takes the backseat to work deadlines, kids' playdates and endless daily chores. Finding an hour to exercise? Equally challenging.

    • May. 10, 2012
  5. Mini-changes lead to maxi-results. Zia Soleil/Getty Images

    Shape Up for Summer

    The Doctors have seven tips — all based on science — that may help boost your shape-up plan so you look your best this summer.

    • May. 3, 2012
  6. Know when to buy store brand and when you can’t. Colorblind/Getty Images

    Cheat sheet for saving on beauty

    The days of people turning their noses up at generic or store brands are over — especially when it comes to beauty, says Rebekah George, beauty and style expert and host of Total Look on TotalBeauty.com.

    • May. 3, 2012
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    Environmental stress adds up, so learn to say 'Ahhh...'

    Yapping dogs. Glaring lights. Smelly socks. Small jolts to your senses can add up to big-time tension.

    • May. 3, 2012
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    What you don't know about depression

    Depression has been called the common cold of mental illness, probably because it affects so many people.

    • Apr. 26, 2012
  8. Enjoy your food slowly. Michael Rosenfeld/Getty Images

    Wise up, slim down with these chefs' secrets

    For chefs, sticking to a healthy weight while surrounded by delicious food can be a real challenge.

    • Apr. 26, 2012
  9. You asked, and Dr. Stork answered!

    Earlier this month, we asked readers to submit their heart health questions to Dr. Stork. Now, he answers the most asked.

    • Apr. 23, 2012
  10. Washing your hands doesn’t simply kill germs — it also decreases a key asthma trigger. Mogens Skou/Getty Images

    3 common asthma triggers you can conquer

    Experts don't know why some adults develop asthma, but they suspect heredity and environmental factors.

    • Apr. 19, 2012
  11. Don’t leave the salon feeling unhappy. George Doyle/Getty Images

    How to air your beauty gripes

    Over the years you've connected and confided with your beautician, but you've walked away from the salon feeling unhappy with the service. Here's what to do...

    • Apr. 19, 2012
  12. If you know which diseases hang from your family tree, you can reduce your risk. Kari Lehr/Getty Images

    How to compile your family medical history

    You watch mom inject herself with insulin to keep her blood sugar down, take pills to manage her cholesteroland go to endless doctor appointments, and you wonder, "Will that be me in 10 or 20 years?" The answer is: maybe.

    • Apr. 12, 2012
  13. Family history matters, but lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your heart health.

    Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and co-host of “The Doctors,” talks about heart health and highlights ways people can make a difference in their personal heart health and cholesterol.

    • Apr. 13, 2012
  14. Choose foods that will lower your cholesterol

    Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and co-host of “The Doctors,” talks about the prevalence of high cholesterol in America and discusses how food choices can help lower cholesterol levels.

    • Apr. 13, 2012
  15. 10 tips to improve your heart health

    You've seen him on the Emmy-winning TV show The Doctors and in our weekly HealthSmart column, and now Dr. Travis Stork, who is a real ER doc, has teamed up with Cheerios to help raise awareness of heart health.

    • Apr. 13, 2012
  16. Even one-time exposure to loud noises can harm ears forever. Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

    Say what? Listen up for 4 tips to protect your hearing

    What do hair dryers, iPods and lawn mowers have in common? They generate enough noise to hurt your hearing — and it happens more often than you think. A recent study estimates nearly one in five Americans over age 12 have significant hearing loss.

    • Apr. 5, 2012
  17. No breakfast is the worst breakfast. Jamie Grill/Getty Images

    Little time to work out? You can still stay trim

    Weaving in and out of work schedules, family time and outings with friends leaves most women with little room to schedule a workout.

    • Apr. 4, 2012
  18. Manage your salon visits and save. Stop Images/Getty Images

    5 tips to be gorgeous for less $$$

    Beauty is a luxury we crave but can't always afford. In fact, the average woman spends a hair-raising $50,000 over her lifetime on her 'do, a British survey says.

    • Apr. 4, 2012
  19. Many lumps are caused by benign conditions. LWA/Getty Images

    A lump is not always bad news

    You feel a lump and immediately think: "cancer." That's understandable: Breast cancer accounts for nearly one in three cancers diagnosed in women.

    • Mar. 28, 2012
  20. Involve your child in meal planning. David Sucsy/Getty Images

    Breakfast can pay off all day long

    Research shows that children who eat breakfast have higher grades and test scores and focus better in school.

    • Mar. 28, 2012
  21. On vacation, plan ahead for when you’ll indulge. Caroline von Tuempling/Getty Images

    Escape 4 diet danger zones

    You've stuck to your smart eating plan — plotting meals, loading up on produce, making room for a bit of dark chocolate so you don't feel deprived — when bam! A diet danger zone puts you to the test. Let us help you escape danger.

    • Mar. 28, 2012
  22. Hay fever feels worse at the season’s start. Tetra Images/Getty Images

    Warm winter brings an early start to seasonal allergies

    It may be a tough spring for some allergy sufferers: The unusually warm winter has ushered in an early start to seasonal sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
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    Memory, like your body, needs exercise. Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

    Unforgettable tips to keep your mind sharp

    Can't find your car keys? Memory problems start at age 27, says neurologist and memory expert Majid Fotuhi. "People claim they don't have a good memory," he says. That's not true: The mind, like the body, needs exercise to stay in shape.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  23. Make sure to get regular eye exams. Chris Ryan/Getty Images

    Four lifesaving strategies for diabetes patients

    Diabetes more than doubles your risk of heart disease and stroke. It's also the leading cause of kidney failure, non-injury-related foot and leg amputations and new cases of blindness.

    • Mar. 15, 2012
  24. Three times more women than men get them. Medioimages/Photodisc/Getty Images

    End the throbbing pain of migraine

    It's like having a nail driven through your head: That's how some describe the concentrated, throbbing pain of a migraine. It's often accompanied by blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and noise.

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  25. Heads up: The signs of mental illness

    Of the more than 200 forms of mental illness, some are more common in women and others in men.

    • Mar. 1, 2012
  26. Make time for health screenings. Dougal Waters/Getty Images

    5 vital health tests you shouldn't skip

    If you find the problem early, it'll more likely be easier to treat: that's why you want to make time for health screenings. Here are five important tests to help keep tabs on your health: Heart health checks.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
  27. How to fix our public health

    Too many Americans are fat. Too many have diabetes, heart disease and other chronic problems, or are well on their way to developing them. Our leaders debate solutions, but a nationwide health remedy remains elusive.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
  28. The benefit of getting your teeth cleaned? 24% lower risk of heart attack and 13% lower risk of stroke. Image Source/Getty Images

    3 surprising ways to protect your heart

    Eat more fruits and veggies, exercise, lose weight and stop smoking: You know those will help protect your heart. Here are three more strategies to consider, based on the newest research: Get your teeth cleaned.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
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