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May 15, 2012

Headaches are a common source of daily pain and discomfort for millions.

The dangers in your own home

May 08, 2012

Numerous chemicals you come in contact with every day haven’t been evaluated.

Is your office is ergonomic?

May 06, 2012

The design of your desk is important for your physical health and mental well-being at work.

Add the city's art scene to your routine

April 29, 2012

Enriching experiences offer inspiration and boost self-confidence.

What’s the deal with chia seeds?

April 24, 2012

We’ve been hearing about their amazing benefits a lot lately. One chia fan offers his input.

BREAKING: TV icon Dick Clark dies at 82

April 18, 2012

Iconic "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark died this morning from a massive heart attack.

Myths and truths about UTIs

April 17, 2012

Urinary tract infections, are caused by bacterial contamination and infection of the normally sterile urine in the urinary bladder.

VIDEO: Watch the Boston Marathon live

April 16, 2012

If you can't bear the heat during the Boston Marathon, Metro has the live feed of the race. Enjoy it from your computer while you crank the air conditioner.

Boston Marathon: Runner will juggle the distance

April 16, 2012

Thomas Gounley will attempt to run the entire Boston Marathon while juggling. Follow him using #MeatHouseJoggler on Twitter.

Spa Week: Refresh and renew

April 15, 2012

Spa Week kicks off today — just in time to help you clean up your act for spring.

Today in Medicine: Your taste in men might change if you're on the pill

April 10, 2012

Women with lower testosterone levels were found to be more attracted to "less masculine" men.

Now's the time to get tested for STDs

April 10, 2012

April is STD Awareness Month.

Report: Suffolk County ranks poorly in health

April 08, 2012

A review on county health ranked Suffolk 13 out of 14 in health of Bay State regions.

How to pick the right over the counter meds

April 03, 2012

Choosing an over-the-counter remedy for what ails you generally depends on the cause and type of symptoms you experience.

Today in medicine: A good education can lead to safe sex

April 03, 2012

Teens who are given formal sex education before engaging in sexual practices exhibited healthier behaviors

A Study Has Found: Can bicycle seats lower a woman's libido?

April 02, 2012

Men may not be the only ones who suffer from below-the-belt issues related to sitting on a bicycle seat. Ladies, your goods could be at risk, too, according to a new study.

A Study Has Found: Homework is pointless

March 28, 2012

So all that time you spent doing tedious homework assignments back in your school days was all for naught, according to a new study.

Metropolitik: Will Obamacare verdict sway the Nov. elections?

March 27, 2012

Could the Supreme Court, in deciding the fate of the Obama administration's health care reform law this summer, also be deciding the next president of the United States this fall?

Today in medine: Germs not so bad

March 27, 2012

Germs can be OK sometimes, but don't put away the Lysol just yet.

A Study Has Found: Is popcorn better for you than fruits and vegetables? (No.)

March 27, 2012

Your favorite movie snack might double as a nutritious treat, according to new research.

How to never get sick

March 27, 2012

Author Gene Stone identified some key habits of the healthy and is now sharing them with you.

Metropolitik: Will health care law survive court ruling?

March 25, 2012

This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments to determine the constitutionality of ObamaCare.

How to keep your kids out of the medicine cabinet

March 20, 2012

About 165 young kids are seen every day in U.S. emergency rooms after getting into medications.

A Study Has Found: Illiteracy can affect your health

March 19, 2012

If you're able to read this story, you may be in for a healthier future.

A Study Has Found: Diarrhea, vomiting-related deaths on the rise

March 15, 2012

There has been a spike in recent years in the grossest cause of death ever.

How to stay healthy on campus

March 13, 2012

Living on junk food and drinking too much booze are all potential hazards to your health.

When and why to get a colonoscopy

March 13, 2012

Colorectal health is vital for overall well-being and longevity.

Yoga pose of the week: Wide-legged forward bend/Prasarita padottanasana

March 11, 2012

Learn how to do a wide-legged forward bend.

Maintain well-being with Chinese medicine

March 11, 2012

Chinese medicine is about prevention and harmony. Both are achieved when the internal energy, or chi, flows unhindered — supporting emotional, physical and spiritual health.

Insomnia plaguing you? Tips for better sleep

March 06, 2012

As a physician who treats sleep apnea and snoring, Dr. David Volpi, head of New York’s EOS Sleep center and co-author of “Wake Up! You’re Snoring,” knows the havoc insomnia wreaks.

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