Signs You Should Start Going to Therapy
Some signs that signal you could benefit from some outside help.
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Lauren Sieben
Lauren Sieben is a freelance writer and journalist in Milwaukee. Her work has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The Washington Post and Milwaukee Magazine.
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Doctors Debate Exercise
From HIIT, to yoga, what's best to incorporate into your weekly fitness routine?
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Headaches vs. Migraines. What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever been sidelined by throbbing head pain, you may have wondered at what point your tension headache was actually a full-blown migraine. Migraine headaches are relatively common: They affect about 10 percent of people worldwide. Women are almost three times more likely to experience them than men. But how can you tell the difference…
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We’ve Had The Same Four Vital Signs For Centuries
Why efforts to add new vital signs into the mix haven't taken off — and what that means for us.
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Does It Matter What You Wear to a Doctor’s Visit?
Any outfit works, but certain clothing choices might make it easier to avoid changing into a gown.
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What’s ‘Clean Medicine’?
The main difference between standard over-the-counter drugs and the "clean" version has to do with inactive ingredients. Here's what to know.
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The 4 Main Types of Primary Care Providers
MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs can all be PCPs. Does it matter which one you see? Here's a breakdown.
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No, Your Doctor (Probably) Doesn’t Double the Amount You Drink
Apparently, it's a myth that doctors automatically assume patients drink twice as much as they claim.
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