Is It Time for a Heart Checkup?

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Learn about the [routine screenings and more-advanced testing](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) that can help catch problems with your ticker—or identify risk factors that could spell trouble down the road. [‘The Day I Learned My Son Had Food Allergies’]() [‘The Day I Learned My Son Had Food Allergies’]() A warrior mom recalls the day an allergist [diagnosed her then-3-year-old son]() with a tree nut allergy and the cascade of worry mixed with relief that followed. [Do You Know the Difference Between These Arthritis Types?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) [Do You Know the Difference Between These Arthritis Types?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both chronic conditions that affect your joints, but they have some important distinctions. [Our experts give the lowdown](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=). [What is topical steroid withdrawal?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) [We have the answer!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=)Topical steroid creams can be a sanity-saver if you’re living with psoriasis, helping to tamp down itching and other irritating skin symptoms of this inflammatory condition. But stopping the meds after prolonged use can have the opposite effect, [causing symptoms to worsen](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=). This is known as topical steroid withdrawal syndrome, or TSW. [You’ll Slurp Up This Hearty Vegetable Soup With Lentils](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) Soup’s On! [You’ll Slurp Up This Hearty Vegetable Soup With Lentils](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will enjoy our chunky [Vegetable Lentil Soup](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=). It’s packed with a laundry list of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Lentils in particular contain polyphenols and magnesium that help fight inflammation, plus they’re a great source of plant-based protein and fiber to keep you feeling full. [60 Percent](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=) Percent of adults with asthma [whose condition is uncontrolled](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGPNONpG5Q7Cwghz_5b5Um6bvSQCfM_BoJE2RCi9q5I5_6su5xkDK8gpxQXLoETOBKIms0zqsk=), per the CDC. 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