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Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can feel like being hit with a ton of bricks. Learn ways to cope with this news and create a happy, healthy life.

A BJC Medical Group physician recommends her favorite apps for managing diabetes, losing weight, quitting smoking and more.

With 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, it's common to become a stepparent. This can be a rewarding or difficult role. The good news is that with time and planning you can have a positive relationship with your stepchild. Here are some actions you can take to build successful relationships with your stepchildren.

May is Better Hearing Month. This month, take a moment to reflect on your hearing health. Do you communicate easily with others or do you experience signs of hearing loss? If you do, it may be time to seek the opinion of an audiologist.

Do your sleeping habits make a difference in your life? Most of us are aware that there are four stages of sleep -- the first three are known as non-REM sleep followed by the last stage -- stage four, or REM sleep. REM sleep occurs toward the end of the night as our body becomes actively paralyzed and limp. REM sleep is the stage during which we dream. What else do we know -- and what should we know about sleep itself?