Health & Wellness

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    Emergency Supplies to Stock Up On at Costco and Sam’s

    Whether it’s another pandemic, dangerous weather, or some other disruption to everyday life, Costco and Sam’s Club have a lot to offer anyone who’s preparing for an emergency. From toiletries and food to more specialized supplies such as generators, here…

  • The Best Sun Protection Products: How to Keep Babies and Kids Safe

    This article [link to RVshare blog] originally appeared on RVshare [rvshare.com] and is syndicated by Cheapism. RVing is the absolute best way to vacation as a family. And really, that’s not just our humble opinion. In a recent survey of ours, we discovered not…

  • Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More

    Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses and their willingness to learn what humans want them to…

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    These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees

    The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion access for U.S. employees. Some companies did so following the…

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    The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life

    The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach an advanced age experience. Thankfully, one sensory challenge just got…

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    Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled

    Consumers often take product safety for granted, but accidents happen — and sometimes those accidents are deadly. In the case of the UPPAbaby Ridge Jogging Stroller, the item was recalled before things reached that level. After a report of a child’s…

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    The Secret History of How Coffee Took Over the World

    How coffee became the preferred morning pick-me-up for most of humanity — as well as a most sought-after global commodity — is one of modern history’s greatest success stories, littered…

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    23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s

    As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations.…

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    Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen

    The maker of Banana Boat skin care products has issued a voluntary recall for three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after trace levels…

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    Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol

    Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well…

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    Where to Get Help Paying the Cost of Abortion Care

    With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court erased a 50-year precedent recognizing a federal right to abortion. President Joe Biden signed an executive…

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    Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun

    In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade…

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    Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand

    Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…

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    Celebrity Fitness Gurus We Can’t Forget

    Getting in shape has never been easy, a fact that isn’t lost on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry. And whether you hit the gym or prefer to workout at home, motivation…

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    15 Expert Secrets to Stress-Free Flying

    From booking a ticket to getting through security to the flight itself (especially with Covid-19 concerns), air travel has become a lot less fun. So Cheapism reached out to air…

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    Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an E-Bike

    The pandemic caused a biking boom. Bicycles became popular as people searched for ways to stay fit outside gyms, as well as for public transportation alternatives. E-bikes led the pack,…

  • person helping child who twisted his ankle outdoors

    First Aid Myths You Should Always Ignore

    It’s important to know how to identify and treat minor accidents and injuries, but common knowledge in first aid isn’t immune to myths — most of which have circulated for…

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    Places Where Diabetics Can Safely Eat Out

    Diabetics know they should limit carbohydrates, fats, and sugar and up their intake of fiber. The Diabetes Plate Method created by the American Diabetes Association suggests that about a quarter…