Health & Wellness
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Reel Talk: 12 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Cooking Fish
Tired of eating dry and tasteless chicken? We are, too. But what if we told you that fish is the way to go? Before you shake your head in disagreement, fish — when cooked properly — can taste equally as…
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Mountain Dew, Orange Crush, and 9 Other Sodas You Should Avoid at All Costs
With their fizzy mouthfeel and refreshing taste, sodas can be extremely satisfying (and seemingly thirst-quenching). But the reality is that most of these beverages are laden with sugar and caffeine, and provide little nutritional value or hydration. While most sodas…
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7 Foods You Should Be Eating for a Healthy Gut, According to a Nutritionist
These days, folks are becoming a lot more in-tune with how taking care of their gut can benefit their overall health. But beyond those probiotic sodas that are taking the world by storm, what else should you be consuming to…
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10 Low-Sodium Hacks to Make the No-Salt Life Bearable
Reducing one’s sodium (salt) intake can be highly beneficial for individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver problems in managing and reducing the risk of complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nine…
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The Biggest Exercise Mistakes You Can Make After Age 50
You might think you’re doing everything right to stay fit, but some “healthy” habits can be counterproductive. As you age, your body becomes more rigid and less flexible, and if you exercise incorrectly, you can suffer more serious injuries than…
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How Does a Pricier Weighted Hula Hoop Compare to My $10 Version?
I am admittedly a fan of the weighted hula hoop trend — though I’m not a fan of the $75+ price tag on the official Infinity Hoop version. The good news is that I had no serious issues with the cheaper version…
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8 Foods You Should Eat Every Single Day of Your Life
You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Easier said than done. But while you might not be eating a minimum of 365 apples every year,…
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Sleep Experts Dish On the Best Products To Help You Sleep
Clocking a restful night’s sleep is essential for giving yourself a winning chance to seize the day. Thankfully, there are plenty of products that can help optimize your sleep schedule…
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10 Things You Should Never Add to Your Salad if You’re Eating Healthy
Salads are a great addition to your diet, especially if you’re trying to stick to a healthy New Year’s resolution. But a lot of the ingredients that make salad taste…
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Household Tasks That Burn Major Calories (and Some Too Dangerous To Do Yourself)
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
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15 Weird Ways Your Body Is Telling You to See a Doctor
In the age of online symptom checkers and live chats with medical professionals, it’s all too easy to give into a sense of hypochondria. Aside from Googling, simply knowing some…
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The Biggest Diet and Exercise Fads of the Past Century
Americans have always had an insatiable appetite for diet and exercise programs. A few have staying power — for example, the Mediterranean Diet, which was recently named U.S. News &…
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21 Things You Should Never Say to Your Doctor
Doctors are doctors thanks to years of education and training. A strong relationship with your doctor thrives on respect for that dedication and over time also helps develop a good…
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13 Foods You Should Never Risk Eating After Their Expiration Dates
If you’ve ever woken up with a craving for cereal only to head to the fridge and find expired milk, you know the frustration. While some foods like dried pasta or…
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11 Tips on Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy
Everything from exhaustion, weight gain, and forgetfulness to hair loss, low sex drive, and goiters can result from thyroid issues, since the gland is responsible for releasing hormones into the…
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29 Health Myths You Can Safely Ignore
“Don’t swallow your gum, it’ll take seven years for your stomach to digest!” “Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!” Most of us grew up…
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6 Places You Should Never Keep Your Phone
Many of us have a tough time not being hopelessly attached to our phones these days. With the wealth of compelling apps, emails, texts, and news updates about the chaotic…
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25 Healthy, Low-Calorie Dishes for Quick Weight Loss
Ignore all the fad diets — for weight loss, there’s no magic pill. That doesn’t mean dieters have to suffer with a piece of celery and a lettuce leaf for…
