Health & Wellness
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11 Cheap Ways to Fight Sweaty, Smelly Feet This Summer
When the weather gets hot, sweat compensates for heat and controls body temperature. Feet may be the hardest workers: They have more sweat glands than any other part of the body. When heat combines with moisture buildup and a lack…
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10 Homemade Smoothies Better and Cheaper Than Chain Versions
Smoothies from nationwide chains tend to use juice blends and artificial syrups to create expensive, high-calorie drinks disguised as healthy options. Some are marketed as meal replacements or have added ingredients with supposed “fat blaster” or “immune support” properties, in…
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15 Contracts That Can Be Painful to Cancel and How to Get Out of Them
Companies make it very easy for consumers to start using their services — by offering a free trial or requiring only a brief online form. Canceling is often more difficult. As many consumers know all too well, trying to end…
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14 Ways to Earn Discounts and Free Money for Working Out
If maintaining good health and fitness isn’t reward enough for staying active, sometimes a financial incentive can be even more powerful. Sure, exercising regularly may save money on health-care costs in the long run, but more immediate returns can be…
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14 Cheap Meatless Meals for Calorie Counters
High-quality meat is often one of the priciest items on the grocery list. While cutting out meat completely may be unrealistic for many, planning a vegetarian meal even once a week can make a difference. Going meatless also inspires many…
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11 Ways to Get in Shape While Doing Good
Volunteers who sign up for the right opportunity can get in shape while helping others and improving the community. These 11 common volunteer activities also involve time outdoors enjoying spring and summer weather. To find a specific opportunity, look to…
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10 Winter Workout Essentials for $25 or Less
Cold weather should be no obstacle to winter training, and expensive gear shouldn’t be required to keep the outer limbs and core of the body warm. Thin, breathable layers are…
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Store Brands of These 10 Common Medicines Save Consumers Up to 79 Percent
Colds, flu, stomach upset, and cuts and bruises are all part of everyday life, but a quick trip to the local pharmacy can help relieve much of the pain and…
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10 Free Pre-Valentine’s Day Workouts for Couples
Months of holiday celebrations and winter hibernation can pack on pounds, but with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to feel your sensual best. It seems to be true that couples…
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Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines…
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10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat
Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not…
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How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money
The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are…
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14 Costly Health Problems and How to Catch Them Early
A daunting medical diagnosis is bad enough, but the prospect of massive medical costs can also devastate family morale. Even with insurance, a high deductible and coinsurance can add up…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking…
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7 Cheap Ways to Fight Migraines
What do Serena Williams, Ben Affleck, Janet Jackson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have in common? They all reportedly suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines affect about 12 percent of American adults, according…
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10 Cheap Ways to Prevent and Soothe Sunburns
It’s mid-summer and the sun is out in full force. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, long hike, or chilling by the pool, we’re exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB…
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Cheap Moisture-Wicking Gear for Sweaty Summer Workouts
Whether it’s a damp workout shirt or stains showing through a dress shirt, sweat can be unsightly and odorous. The solution: Moisture-wicking clothing, which moves moisture away from the body…
