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- How I Got My Son to Eat Zucchini
Preparing this squash in a kid-friendly way (like in our recipes) is the secret to getting kids to like it.
- Healthy Eats: Getting Parents to Share the Cooking
Taking turns making meals with your hubby or partner could be crucial to your children's long-term health.
- Could Losing Weight Ease Your Arthritis Pain?
Extra weight adds unnecessary stress on your joints -- and may hasten the development of arthritis. WebMD tells you about the impact of weight loss on joint pain.
- Unraveling the Whooping Cough Epidemic
WebMD investigates the whooping cough outbreak in California and other states.
- The Worst Shoes for Your Feet
You may know that spike heels can be painful, dangerous shoes, but what about ballet flats or flip flops? WebMD discusses the worst shoes for your feet.
- Lactose-Free Milk and Nondairy Beverages
If you're lactose intolerant, you can still enjoy light coffee and creamy desserts with nondairy and lactose-free options instead of milk.
- Training Bo, the 'First Dog'
WebMD talks to dog trainer Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz about training the Obama's dog.
- 6 Ways to Help Your Preschooler's Personality Blossom
As your preschooler grows and learns, his or her personality continues to develop and show itself in new ways. Learn how to encourage your child be himself or herself while still introducing new things.
- 5 Risky Hiding Places for Cats
WebMD talks to cat epxerts about cat hiding places in your home that may be dangerous.
- School Germs and Your Child’s Health
In winter, schools are transformed into hothouses for germs, exposing children to an onslaught of viruses. Here’s how to help your child cope with colds, flu, and stomach bugs during the school year.
- Adding Another Cat to Your Home
WebMD talks to cat experts about how to add another cat to your home and help all your cats get along.
- When Dog and Cat Meet
WebMD talks with experts about how to help your new cat get along with your dog, or your new dog to get along with your cat.
- Nasal Allergies and Mold
If you have a mold allergy, it’s important to limit your exposure to mold, especially indoors. Here’s how to prevent household mold development, clean indoor mold, and avoid outdoor mold.
- Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach
Can cognitive behavioral therapy help manage chronic pain? Find out if CBT is right for you.
- When Your Healthy Diet Isn't So Healthy
WebMD discusses the common diet mistakes we make, from cutting too many carbs to succumbing to fad diets. Learn how to fix these nutrition blunders.
- Beauty Q&A: Frizzy Hair Tamers
Is frizzy hair frazzling your do? Get your tresses under control with these expert product picks.
- Winterize Your Home: 10 Tips
Is your home ready for cold weather? Our home safety experts provide simple tips to help you winterize your home.
- Exercise Injuries Below the Belt
Sports and exercise injuries are common when you are active. Guard against injuries below the belt with these tips.
- No Health Insurance? What Health Reform Will Bring
WebMD explains how health reform affects the uninsured, from coverage options, new rules on denying coverage, who is exempt, and more.
- Adding Another Dog to Your Home
WebMD talks to experts about how to add another dog to your home without upsetting your other dog(s).
- Got Health Insurance? What Health Reform Means
WebMD breaks down the health reform changes and explains what they mean for you and your family if you already have health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
- The Complex Link Between Depression and Weight
Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link between depression and weight.
- Healthy Living Is the Real Fountain of Youth
While there's no magic bullet to guarantee aging beautifully, you can take simple steps to keep you looking and feeling younger.
- Why Actress Patricia Clarkson Loves Her Life
Cairo Time star Patricia Clarkson on shooting nude scenes, her best and worst health habits, and life as a single, 50-something woman.
- Got Impulse Control?
People who lack self control can get into all sorts of trouble. Here's how to curb your urges.
- The Big Shaving-Your-Legs Myth
Forget the shaving myth: Nothing you do to your leg hair on the outside changes how it grows from the inside.
- Marianne Leone's New Book Details Life With a Disabled Son
Marianne Leon'e new memoir honors a son who died of cerebral palsy in 2005.
- Lauren Graham's Healthy Approach to Parenthood
Actress Lauren Graham is childless but, once again, plays a single mother on TV. How does she do it?
- Should You Watch Over Your Tween Online?
In the vast world of cyber-communications, it can be hard to know when -- and when not -- to peek at your adolescent's on-line life.
- New to Massage: FAQ
If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.
- Sex While Asleep
It may sound far-fetched, but sexsomnia -- having sex while asleep -- is a real disorder. And it can wreak havoc on the lives of those who have it.
- What Becoming a Mom Taught White Collar's Tiffani Thiessen
How actress Tiffani Thiessen is coping with diapers, sleep loss, and the surge of love that comes with having a baby.
- Is It Safe to Use Acne Medication During Pregnancy?
Yes, you can use acne drugs during your pregnancy -- but only if you use the right kinds. What's safe and not safe for your unborn baby?
- Keeping Seniors Safe in Their Own Homes
Worried about the safety of an elderly friend or relative? We've got expert tips for home modifications that keep seniors mobile and independent.
- How to Exercise Like an NFL Pro
Get your fitness game on. Your guide to effective workout strategies and training tips from football pros.
- Eating to Lose Weight and Build Muscle: How the NFL Does It
How do football pros eat during training season? How do NFL pros train when they hit the gym? Get muscle-building strategies from professional athletes.
- Abs: From Flab to Fab in 4 Weeks
Uncover your six-pack with these abdominal exercise tips from the pros.
- Exercises for Better Sex
Can giving your sex life a boost be as simple as getting a little sweaty -- with the right workout?
- Which OTC Pain Reliever Is Right for You?
Whether you have a splitting headache, cramps, or a toothache, you might get relief from one of these non-prescription pills. Find out which works best for your symptoms.
- Solutions for Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes
Say goodbye to eye puffiness and undereye bags fast, with these hints from the pros.
- Foundation and Primer for Every Skin Type
Find out what the experts say about choosing the right primer and foundation for your skin type.
- Choosing the Right Moisturizer for Your Skin
Whether your skin is dry, normal, or oily, find the right moisturizer with these tips from the pros.
- Keratin Hair Treatments: What to Expect
WebMD discusses keratin hair straightening treatments including benefits and side effects, hair maintenance, cost, and more.
- OTC Pain Relief: Understanding Acetaminophen
Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if not taken correctly. Know the benefits and risks of acetaminophen and how to use it safely.
- Protect Your Child’s Skin From Irritants
Get expert tips on how to protect your child’s skin from common skin irritants.
- Fibromyalgia Exercise, One Step at a Time
Exercise can be one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms. But how to start? A step-by-step guide to getting motivated and sticking with exercise.
- Top Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia
A look at the top alternative treatments for easing fibromyalgia pain, including massage, dietary supplements, and acupuncture.
- 6 Truths About Marriage No One Ever Tells You
From handling conflicts to dealing with in-laws, there are several things many couples aren't prepared for when they marry. WebMD highlights several topics that can affect your relationship.
- Dental Tips for Looking Younger
WebMD provides tips for looking younger by improving your dental health habits.
- 5 Health Mistakes Dog Owners Make
Even the best dog owners sometimes make mistakes – especially when it comes to their dog’s health. Here are 5 common health mistakes dog owners make and how to avoid them.