Health & Wellness
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You’ll Never Believe How Many Calories Are in These Popular Holiday Dishes
It’s no secret holiday meals are loaded with calories, not to mention sodium and excessive amounts of fat. The typical holiday dinner may have as much as 4,500 calories, so of course we all grow a few pounds between Thanksgiving…
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24 Famous People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Diabetic
More than 30 million Americans live with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes — which is entirely preventable, but is by far the more common. Although there are certain risk factors, including lifestyle, weight, and family history, it’s an…
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I Took Probiotics and My Digestive Health Worsened
I know all the things I’m supposed to be doing for my health. I could spend my entire waking life doing them if I chose. Do some light yoga in the morning, followed by an elegant cup of green tea,…
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Tips and Hacks to Eat Low-Carb at Any Restaurant
It has never been easier to dine out with a restrictive diet. Especially with the most popular these days — going gluten-free or keeping to a keto (low-carbohydrate, high-fat plan) diet — restaurants are tuned in and will usually accommodate…
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15 Ways to Stop Being So Sedentary at the Office
With each passing decade, fewer and fewer Americans have physically active jobs. Sedentary jobs have increased by more than 80% since 1950, according to the American Heart Association. “It’s important to be intentional about creating healthy habits and routines at…
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14 Cheap Ways to Hack Your Life for Happiness
What makes someone happy? The World Happiness Report shows that Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the Netherlands may have it figured out — they score highest on a “happiness scale” out of all the countries on Earth. Having a national social…
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9 Signs You Might Have Chronic Inflammation — and What to Do About It
Inflammation is an immune response of the body trying to heal itself. But if the inflammation stems from a problem that is not treated, chronic inflammation can set in, which…
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What You Need to Know About Adult-Onset Allergies
Allergies have been growing in prevalence over the past few decades, particularly in Western nations. And while allergies among children often receive the lion’s share of attention, the reality is…
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Lifesaving Skills Worth Learning for Emergencies
When disaster strikes, are you prepared to help others in need? And are you aware of the warning signs of emergency situations and how to avoid potential injury-causing accidents in…
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11 Steps to Combating Fall Allergies
The lovely weather and landscapes of fall come at a price: allergies. Ragweed and mold thrive when temperatures drop and the leaves turn, triggering allergy symptoms such as runny noses,…
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10 Highly Rated Medical Alert Systems for Health and Safety
Medical alert systems might seem antiquated in the digital age — after all, almost everyone has a cellphone that offers a direct line to 911. But if your phone is…
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The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss and How You Can Avoid Them
Hearing loss is an invisible impairment that affects millions of people across the country and around the world. While it often goes undetected or untreated, it can have significant effects…
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I Love My Botox — and Wish I Could Be More Open About It
I heard about Botox while reading a beauty magazine in the early 2000s, before “Botched Botox” slide shows featuring the frozen faces of celebrities were everywhere on the internet. The…
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Why So Many Seniors Are Turning to CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis derivative that is taking the country by storm and quickly becoming a preferred supplement for seniors with all kinds of issues, ranging from anxiety…
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17 Overpriced and Overhyped Fitness Programs
The fitness world is increasingly populated by boutique studios peddling specialty workout programs. Exercise buffs routinely shell out $20 to $40 drop-in fees for classes whose popularity and prices are…
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15 Annoying Mistakes You’re Probably Making at the Gym and How to Avoid Them
Unfortunately, many gym-goers, with all their sweating, coughing, selfie-taking and loud talking, break basic etiquette rules on the regular. Not everyone is aware of how to behave in such establishments,…
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11 Simple Fitness Challenges to Stay Active at Any Age
Judging from ads and magazines, you’d think that fitness is the realm of the young. Unfortunately, you’d be woefully incorrect — physical fitness is just as important for 67-year-olds as…
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11 Water-Safety Tips That Could Save You From a Swimming Disaster
Summer is here, and people are flocking to the water, whether it’s a beach, lake, pool, pond, river, or backyard creek. But there’s an inherent risk to swimming and other…
