14 Reasons Your Feet Hurt–and How to Ease the Pain

What causes foot pain? Our feet are the foundation for our entire body, and they serve us well—carrying us around 110,000 miles over an average lifetime by some estimates. But with 26 bones, 33 joints, and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, a lot can go wrong with these amazingly complex structures. Whether your heels ache or you have toe troubles, here’s how to step away from foot pain. Heel pain: Plantar...

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Men's Sperm Counts Are Down Worldwide: Study

A new report reveals that sperm counts among men in Western countries, including men in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, have dropped substantially over the years. According to study authors, in less than 40 years, collective sperm count among this group of men has declined more than 50%. Sperm count is currently considered the best measure of male fertility. The new study, published Tuesday in the journal Human Reproduction Update, not only shows that men’s sperm counts are dropping, but that the continued...

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5 Things You Should Absolutely, Positively, Never Ever Ever Say to Someone Dealing With Infertility

If you have a friend or family member who’s struggling to get pregnant, your instinct may be to comfort her by telling her not to stress, and that eventually, it will all work out. But while you mean well, this kind of advice might make your loved one feel worse. She knows very well it may not work out in the end. And a “don’t worry” directive can feel insensitive and glib. The kindest thing you can do is offer her a listening ear, and allow her to share (or not share) as much as she chooses. Don't have time to watch? Here's what...

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5 Moves to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is super common, especially as our lifestyles are becoming increasingly sedentary. Do not despair! There are ways to prevent and even lessen the effects of back pain. Watch this video to learn five exercises that you can add into your daily routine to strengthen your core and keep the aches and pains at bay.  Don’t have time to watch? Here’s the full transcript: Back pain is super common, especially if you work at a desk, or if you don’t have a regular fitness routine. The best way to tackle it is by strengthening...

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BREAST CANCER

What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, after skin cancer. One in eight women in the United States (roughly 12%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. Encouragingly, the death rate from breast cancer has declined a bit in recent years, perhaps due to greater awareness and screening for this type of cancer, as well as better...

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