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Consumer Health Tips: Shopping for contact lenses
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Contact lenses: What to know before you buy
Tired of your glasses? Contact lenses might be the answer. The best type for you will depend on your vision problem, lifestyle and budget. Learn the pros and cons of common types of contact lenses and how to keep your eyes healthy while wearing them.
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Gluten-free recipes
Are you thinking about going gluten-free but don't know where to begin? Here's a list of appetizers, main dishes, desserts and more — all gluten-free — to get you started.
Weightlifting and aerobics
You may have heard that it's better to do weightlifting before an aerobic workout. Or you may have heard that it's better to do aerobics first. But research hasn't definitively shown that one way is better than the other. Learn more from Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center.
What's the right age to begin treatment with dental braces?
If your child needs dental braces, the best time to start depends on the severity and the cause of the misalignment. And there's more than one approach that might be used, depending upon your orthodontist's preference and recommendation. Learn more from Dr. Thomas Salinas, a Mayo Clinic prosthodontist.
Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective?
Natural remedies for depression aren't a replacement for medical diagnosis and treatment. However, for some people, certain herbal and dietary supplements seem to work well. More studies are needed, though, to determine which are most likely to help and what side effects they might cause. Learn more from Dr. Daniel Hall-Flavin, a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist.
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