Health & Wellness
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Kick Your Diet Coke Habit With These 10 Healthy Alternatives to Soda
Before the World Health Organization’s announcement that the artificial sweetener aspartame could cause cancer, diet soda was considered the lesser of two evils. And although some experts claim the news isn’t as bad as it sounds, there’s other evidence that diet soda may not be healthy. …
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Popchips Offer a Healthier Twist on Snack Time, But Are They Any Good?
In an era of growing health consciousness, consumers are turning to smarter, more nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks. Enter popchips: a brand that’s been picking up steam thanks to its unique take on potato chips. While most chips you find…
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Beyond Cold Turkey: 5 Ways To Quit Smoking Without Spending a Ton of Money
The financial stress of paying for smoking cessation programs, pills, and patches can make an already daunting task feel impossible. But you may not realize that the government mandates insurers to offer some level of smoking cessation assistance. There are…
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Are Rice Krispie Treats the New Protein Bar for Gymgoers?
Big-name protein bars like Clif, Quest, and Pure Protein run about $10 for a box of anywhere between 4-6 bars. That’s a lot of loot for a little protein punch before a workout. Still, gymgoers make no qualms about shelling…
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I Gained 25 Pounds — and I’ve Never Been Happier With How I Look
An Unhappy History I’ve always known that I was fat. While, in retrospect, I suppose I’ve mostly been on the chubby side of average, you wouldn’t know it from the feedback I got from friends and family. As a child,…
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Bulking on a Budget: 9 Things Frugal Weightlifters and Athletes Eat (and Drink) To Stay Fit
Putting on muscle costs a lot of money. You’ve got to pay for your gym membership, a medicine cabinet full of supplements, and 3,000-plus calories worth of daily fuel. Since skimping on tank tops and spray tans is out of…
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This Absurd TikTok Hack Will Save You Money On Glasses — If You Can Handle It
Buying new glasses can be costly. How costly? The average price of a new pair is around $343, according to Zenni, an online eyeglass retailer. It can be especially difficult to…
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iDiskk Phone Jail Review: Break Your Phone Addiction With This $25 Timed Lockbox
iDiskk Phone Jail iDiskk’s timed lockbox can help you tackle phone addiction without breaking the bank. Every day, I waste around 4 to 5 hours staring at my phone. That’s…
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Spectacular Outdoor Public Pools in All 50 States
Warm days are here, and what better way to beat the heat than with a dip in a cool, refreshing swimming pool? No pool of your own? Luckily, you can…
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Homegrown Weed and Zelda: Redditors Who Embrace ‘Simple Living’ Share How They Unwind After Work
Not everyone has the cash, the time, or even the desire to end the workday with a Pelaton session, a glass of fine wine, and expensive takeout. But as a…
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24 Big Summer Health Problems To Avoid
Summer is kicking off with its long, sun-filled days of swimming, hiking, barbecuing, and time spent enjoying the outdoors. But while it’s great to make the most of the season,…
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Something Fishy: Walmart Shoppers Shocked by Great Value Ingredient Labels
Whether you have a nut allergy, you’re avoiding foods with red dye 40, or you’re just mindful about what you eat, you might find yourself regularly reading ingredient labels, especially…
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Death by Dishes? Here’s Why Your Vintage Dishes Might Be Poisoning You
We’re big proponents of hand-me-downs and secondhand goods at Cheapism. Not only are they often more affordable and higher quality, but they’re also more sustainable than disposable, mass-market geegaws. But…
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COVID-19 Isn’t Gone, But Free Test Kits Are About To Disappear. Here’s How To Order Yours
You only have a few more days to get free COVID-19 tests from the government before the option is no longer guaranteed. On May 11, the declared public health emergency…
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‘Social Murder’: Poverty Kills More Americans Than Accidents, Guns, and Obesity, Study Shows
Poverty is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to new research. “Poverty silently killed 10 times as many people as all the homicides in 2019,” said David Brady,…
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How To Skip the Cold Plunging Price Tag and Pull Together a DIY Ice Bath
You may have noticed a brazen group of people that willingly jump into frigid cold waters every January to do something called the polar bear plunge. Are they wise or just…
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Dental Disaster: DIY Teeth Hacks on TikTok Can Have ‘Catastrophic’ Results, Experts Warn
While TikTok can be a valuable resource for high-protein recipes, cleaning tips, and in-depth discussions about whether Meghan Markle is totally dissing her father-in-law, it may not be the best…
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The Internet Might Actually Kill You With Medical Misinformation, Says the FDA
The life expectancy in the U.S. is dropping — and is a shocking 3 to 5 years shorter than in other high-income countries. While COVID-19 didn’t help, the gap is…
