Hanging With Your Four-Legged Friend Can Boost Your Mood

Feeling anxious or blue? Try cuddling up with a furry pal: New research shows spending time with a pet can help support your mental health. Stroking or petting an animal may release oxytocin (the “love” hormone) while suppressing stress hormones.

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What to Eat if You Have Joint Disease

An inflammatory joint disease like psoriatic arthritis can be painful, but your diet may impact symptoms. Try anti-inflammatory foods like fatty fish, yogurt, whole grains, and fresh fruits and veggies.

A Pro Pickleballer’s Battle With Crohn’s

A professional pickleball player isn’t letting his Crohn’s diagnosis get in the way of his love of the game—and his winning plan for managing the disease.

We have the answer! It depends. Some kids are more likely to outgrow allergies to eggs, milk, wheat, and soy but less so for tree nuts, peanuts, and shellfish. There’s no way to know for sure.

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Percentage of people worldwide who have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). While experts say having EBV may increase your risk of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s, other factors are also in play.

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