An American family spent $1,330 on a full day of luxury medical care in Turkey. Now they want to leave the US for good.

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Cara West and her family saved money through medical tourism.

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I did nothing for my flexibility but take 2 Pilates classes a month. I improved by almost 20%, according to a 3D scan.

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My overhead squat improved by 15 points. The only new thing I did was taking occasional reformer Pilates classes.

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It’s Not Just Pugs—New Study IDs the Dog Breeds at High Risk of Breathing Issues

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Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

An oncology student was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s after spotting 2 subtle symptoms

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Oncology researcher LaShae Rolle was diagnosed with breast cancer, and said her powerlifting background helped her stay strong during treatment.

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A weight loss doctor, who specializes in helping high performers, shares her favorite hack to eat healthy without tracking every bite

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Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb specializes in weight loss, and said you don't have to track everything you eat to stay healthy.

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It’s Not Just Your Screens: Why So Many People Suddenly Need Glasses

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A new study suggests that dim lighting may be the underlying reason behind the surge in nearsightedness.

My sister and I are not best friends. Still, she knows me better than anyone.

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The author and her sister went their separate ways during college.

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A Simple Blood Test Could Eventually Tell You When Alzheimer’s Is Coming

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WashU researchers have created a model that can seemingly predict a person's symptoms of Alzheimer's within a few years.

The mostly ignored treatment for drinking too much

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I'm a busy dad who didn't have time to exercise. I managed to 'get jacked' with just 20 minutes of bodyweight exercise a day.

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Skye Mackintosh before and after
Skye Mackintosh is committed to working out for 20 minutes every day.

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