Is Age Just a Number When You’re Choosing a Therapist?
Do you wonder if you'd get more out of talking to someone who's the same generation as you? You're not alone.
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Virginia Pelley
Virginia Pelley, a freelance journalist in Tampa, Florida, has written for print and digital publications including TheAtlantic.com, MarieClaire.com, MensJournal.com, the Washington Post, Cosmopolitan and Oxygen.
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Why Does the Definition of “Normal” Blood Pressure Keep Changing?
Almost half of Americans now have high BP, according to new guidelines. What does this mean for patients?
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What to Expect as Patient Care and High Tech Merge
Remote health monitoring could revolutionize healthcare — but are doctors ready to handle an avalanche of patient data?
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A Guide to Freezing Your Eggs
Thinking of putting your eggs on ice? Here's what you should know (and ask) about the process.
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Your Guide to the Flu Shot
Everything you need to know about flu vaccination, and then some.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: Should You Tell Your Doctor About Googling Symptoms?
Five pros sound off on internet diagnoses.
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Horrifying and Useless Lady Cures of Yesteryear
At best, these medicines did little for women’s health. At worst, they’d kill you.
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