Digital birth control apps are becoming more common. The FDA has now cleared two apps: Natural Cycles and Clue for preventing pregnancy. Read more about why these apps are unreliable for women looking to avoid pregnancy.
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It is important to address the reasons why you smoke through therapy in order to properly quit instead of turning to e-cigarettes or medication.
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Exercise was shown to protect against the brain shrinking even if people with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease.
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A compelling 2018 study suggests that people who take sleeping pills are at an increased risk of dying or developing cancer within the next 2 and a half years.
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