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Tipped uterus

The uterus is a hollow organ about the size and shape of an upside down pear. In the average woman, it's positioned forward, above the bladder. But on occasion, it may be tilted or 'tipped' backward, or otherwise be out of alignment.

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Allergies
Like a toppling line of dominoes, one allergic reaction can lead to another. If you've ever suffered hay fever or other allergies, you know that the sinuses are the first to go.

Ears
One in three Americans over the age of 65 suffer some degree of hearing impairment. By the age of 85, fifty-eight percent have hearing loss in one or both ears.

General Information
When you were a child, you probably spun around and around until you made yourself dizzy. What you were doing was confusing the part of your ear that controls balance.

Family and Leisure

Family Summer Travel Tips
Keep your whole family entertained in the car with these tips.

10 Ways to Give Emotional Support
If your partner is having a rough time, pull out all the stops.

Good Books for Babies and Toddlers
Judges pick the 10 best books for children up to 18 months.

Family Tips for Business Travelers
Business travel can be a positive element of your family life.

Health Brief

How to Kick the Habit
The most important part for a person who wants to quit smoking is that the person is motivated and committed to what is a difficult process.

Nicotine Gum
Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1984, nicotine gum is the oldest nicotine-replacement therapy. It comes in two strength levels and reduces cravings by releasing nicotine into the bloodstream.

Nicotine Patches
Approved by the FDA in 1991, patches release nicotine through the skin, reducing withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and lack of concentration.

Nicotine Spray & Inhaler
These two more recent nicotine-replacement strategies work in a similar manner to the gum and patch. Both the nasal spray and the inhaler are prescription items.

Hypnosis & Acupuncture
Two of the oldest and most popular cessation methods are also the most hotly debated. Some doctors who have reviewed extensive scientific data say they have found no evidence to endorse these as effective treatments.

Cold Turkey
Arguably the toughest method of cessation, though many ex-smokers say it allowed them to remain in control. It is certainly the cheapest.

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