Health & Wellness
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22 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress at Home for National Relaxation Day
In normal times, between work, family life, and recreation, it can be easy to forget to carve out some peaceful personal space — but when a crisis strikes, the need to let go of stress can be crucial. Whether you’re looking…
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8 Things to Never Leave on Your Kitchen Countertop
While it’s easy to just throw everything on the kitchen countertop, not everything belongs there. Countertops are high-traffic areas that are frequently exposed to spills, splatters, and varying temperatures. This can lead to the deterioration or cross-contamination of food items…
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How to Avoid Prevent Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion as the ‘Heat Dome’ Sizzles
As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much of the U.S. While a variety of serious health impacts,…
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10 Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chains In America, Ranked
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly 98 million (38%) have prediabetes. To figure out which chains…
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Walmart Recalls Popular Water Bottles That Blinded Two People
Reusable water bottles are a must-have accessory for almost everyone nowadays. But would you believe that your water bottle could actually result in vision loss? That’s what’s happening with some Walmart water bottles, according to a recall notice from the…
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9 Things You Should Never Do During a Heat Wave
The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just be a fact of life now, no matter when in…
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24 Workout Myths That Are a Waste of Time and Energy
The pursuit of physical perfection (or simply good health) is fraught with half-truths, myths, and urban legends. We asked personal trainers from around the country to weigh in on some…
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21 Frozen Meals You Should Never Buy
There’s been long debate about whether it’s a good idea to eat frozen foods. Simply freezing food is not what makes it less healthy — some leading health organizations say frozen…
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10 Gen-Z Wellness Hacks That Boomers Can Benefit From
Gen Z is leading the way in health and wellness, with a significantly higher percentage of young people emphasizing the importance of taking care of their mind and body than…
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8 Fast-Food Burgers That Are Worst for Your Cholesterol
About 86 million Americans over 20 have total cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, which already puts them at borderline-high risk for heart disease, according to CDC. Around 1 in 10…
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10 Things You Should Never Eat in the Morning
Starting each morning with the right breakfast is crucial to help you feel energized, invigorated, and ready to tackle the day. Just like you wouldn’t put the wrong kind of…
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10 Things You Should Never Do First Thing in the Morning
We all have different mornings. Some meditate or dance to nice tunes while making breakfast, while others engage in a tug-of-war with a 3-year-old over wearing a winter jacket when…
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Walgreens Closing Stores in 13 States This Month. Here’s the Full List
If you think that companies are filing bankruptcy and closing stores at an alarming rate this year, you’re not alone. So far, Joann has gone out of business, Rite Aid…
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7 Foods to Never Eat If You Have High Cholesterol
If you’re struggling with high cholesterol, it’s really important you pay attention to what foods you’re eating to understand how they can impact your levels. While you might find some…
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Fast Food Items That Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most
We all know fast food isn’t great for you. It’s bad, like really bad, but ignoring that fact is too easy. It gets even spookier once you decide to really…
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Rite Aid Closing 115 Locations Following Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List
UPDATE: Rite Aid Closing Hundreds More Stores. Here’s the Full List Things aren’t looking good for Rite Aid. The pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy on May 5, the second time in…
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10 Foods in Your Freezer You Should Toss Immediately
When it comes to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, it can be easy to neglect the freezer. This includes forgetting about foods that have been left to sit for…
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Why It’s So Hard to Sleep as You Get Older
Even if you’re not up all night still worrying about war, inflation, or politics, that doesn’t mean you’re sleeping. For many folks over the age of 50, there is no precious dream…
