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More than a quarter of women say a doctor has ignored or dismissed their symptoms, and almost a third say they feel like they need to "prove" their complaints, a TODAY and SurveyMonkey poll has found.

What can you say to get the doctor to hear you? Experts suggest phrasing your concern this way: “I know my body and I know something is not right. I think there’s more to this than just what we discussed today. Can you think of some additional things that we could consider that would be causing these symptoms for me?” Try to engage the doctor as a partner, but be firm.

Follow the link to see more expert advice on how to talk so doctors listen.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Running on the treadmill is great, but if you really want to tone and strengthen your legs, you'll need to add a few more moves to your fitness plan. Bonus: The legs and glutes are the largest muscles in the body, so focusing on them contributes to a more intense calorie burn!

This workout includes lunges, "hydrants" and leg raises to sculpt your lower body. You can do it pretty much anywhere, so start toning your legs today. Follow the link to see how it’s done.