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You’ve likely heard the phrase "glass half-full or glass half-empty," which assesses one’s general outlook as optimistic or pessimistic. Richard ‘Rick’ Ferrell, 64, falls into the "glass half-full" category.

Learn essential tips for choosing and using effective sun protection. Discover how to manage sunburns, recognize signs of sun damage, and embrace the sun safely with expert advice.

Oops. One minute you’re chopping celery and the next minute you’re bleeding and off to an urgent care.

For people battling obesity, it can be difficult to find a weight loss solution that works.

Some sisters imagine what it might be like to have and raise their kids close together. Few, however, get to experience giving birth to their babies on the exact same day, at the same hospital, delivered by the same doctor. It sounds like a fictionalized movie storyline. But for two St. Louis sisters, this was their reality.

Over the course of your life, it’s likely you’ll experience a challenge with your mental health. You may experience anxiety in a social setting or worry about work, finances, or a relationship.

Like clockwork, two times a year — cold and flu season and allergy season — we get a tingle in our sinuses that can only mean one thing: The snot floodgates are about to open.

How to make a smooth seasonal transition

Pumpkin and pumpkin spice are flavors that are synonymous with the fall season. From the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte (PSL) to the beloved pumpkin pie, this autumn flavor combo has become a staple in many households. But do you know the many health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin spice?

Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.