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04/29/2026

The severity of the symptoms will vary from person to person, but they tend to be more prominent with an increased level of activity on a cell phone or other device.

‘Tech neck’ results from looking down at a screen for too long. It can cause back and shoulder pain, headaches, and posture problems. Here are tech neck exercises and tips to help.

04/28/2026

If you find a tick attached to you, there may be other ticks on your body. Do a careful tick check to look for other ticks and promptly remove them.

Steps to take after a tick bite including removing a tick and watching for signs and symptoms.

04/27/2026

Being mindful of what you eat can have health benefits for your whole body, including your brain and memory.

Feel like your brain needs a boost? There are easy — and delicious — ways to improve memory and brain health based on what you put on your plate. Our memory and cognitive health specialist explains.

04/25/2026

Here are nine plants that can cause rashes. Learn what these irritating plants look like and where you might encounter them so you can avoid them on your next outdoor adventure.

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all known to cause an itchy rash. But they’re not the only plants that can irritate your skin. Get to know wood nettle, stinging nettle, leadwort, ragweed, giant hogweed, and more.

04/24/2026

You and your family can take several steps to prevent tick bites.

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases.

04/23/2026

Strawberries are an iconic summer fruit — delicious in lemonade or just straight out of the basket. And it turns out they’re a sweet way to stay healthy, too.

Strawberries are an iconic summer fruit — delicious in lemonade or straight out of the basket. But there’s more to them than just their amazing flavor; a registered dietitian explains strawberries’ health benefits.

04/22/2026

The choices you make at the grocery store can affect the inflammation in your body.

Chronic inflammation can damage your body. Learn how to eat a combination of healthy foods to reduce its effects.

04/21/2026

Food allergies occur when the body has an immune reaction to proteins in certain foods.

Dealing with food allergies? Learn about diagnosis, management, and prevention tips.

04/20/2026

These versatile little fruits are full of powerful antioxidants that can help fight cell damage, manage cholesterol, boost body functions and more!

These delicious, tiny fruits pack a big nutritious punch. A registered dietitian has the scoop on the benefits of blueberries.

04/18/2026

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

An eating plan can help you reduce or control your blood pressure and help prevent stroke and heart attacks.

04/17/2026

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) — a disease mainly spread by the lone star tick that can trigger a delayed allergic reaction to red meat — has been considered rare since it was first identified nearly 20 years ago.

This condition, which can trigger a red meat allergy, may affect as many as 1 in 50 people in U.S. ‘hot spots.’ Learn about unusual symptoms and hidden triggers.

04/16/2026

A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms exist today, mainly from this afternoon into the evening, as a disturbance moves across the region. Damaging wind gusts and quarter-size hail are the main severe threats, if any severe storms occur.