Health & Wellness
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Is Alkaline Water Good for You … or a Scam? We Asked Experts
Despite concerns about the environment, microplastics, and chemical leaching, the $40 billion bottled water market continues to grow. Part of that success is driven by the popularity of alkaline waters, which companies and celebrity boosters market as a convenience and health drink.…
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Things You Should Stop Buying in 2023
Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some of the worst offenders you should avoid in 2023, along…
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The One Thing You Should Do to Sleep Better
About 90% of people use their phones at bedtime — despite the fact that smartphones and other electronics such as tablets and laptops are destroying our sleep. It’s not just due to the anxiety caused by constantly checking the news…
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Deli Counter Meat and Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak
One person and an unborn baby have died from listeria, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A total of 16 people have become infected during the outbreak, which began in April 2021. Meat and cheese from deli counters are…
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Drinking Deaths: Fatalities Caused by Alcohol Surged 26% During Pandemic
Though most of us were well aware of the growing number of coronavirus fatalities during the pandemic, we may not have been as cognizant of early deaths caused by other factors, including drinking. Deaths caused by alcohol use rose 26% during…
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A Guide to Costco Pharmacy’s Mail Order Program
Going to the drugstore to pick up prescriptions can be a hassle. There’s usually a line, and if you don’t make it during certain hours, you’re out of luck. So how do you make things a little easier for yourself?…
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With Perhaps the Worst Timing Possible, an Amoxicillin Shortage Has Arrived
You may have heard about the surge in RSV cases affecting children across the U.S. and filling pediatric hospital beds. Now, making the landscape of health care for children even…
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Task Force Recommends Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety
Feeling anxious lately? You’re not alone. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that all adults ages 19 to 64 be screened for anxiety as part of regular primary care.…
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The Surprising Side Effects of Eating Beets, According to Science
Show of hands, whose favorite food is beets? Anyone? Maybe just the fictional Dwight Schrute on “The Office” then. You might think that beets have a weird texture or kind…
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Everything You Need to Know About Costco’s Hearing Aid Center
In addition to pricing on food and other goods that has earned a cultlike following, big-box retailer Costco allows refunds or exchanges on pretty much everything, no receipt required, and offers pharmacy…
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Fulfilling, Productive Things to Do in Retirement
Some choose retirement, and some have retirement thrust upon them. Modern retirees face decades of free time to fill with leisure activities, socializing, contributing to a community or cause, pursuing…
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Experts Say TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend Could Be Dangerous
A new wellness trend has TikTokkers taping their mouths shut at night to breathe better and improve sleep. While the trend might not be as foolish as the infamous Tide…
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US Military Will Now Help Service Members Pay for Abortion Needs
Since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade in June, some 80,000 female active-duty service personnel are stationed in states that now restrict abortion access. Ahead of November’s elections,…
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Mental Health Issues You Never Even Knew Existed
As difficult (not to mention expensive) as it is to confront physical ailments, most Americans often find it even harder to talk about complex mental health issues. Public awareness and…
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Celebrities Who’ve Been Candid About Addiction Struggles
Celebrities can drop ridiculous amounts of money on outlandish things, fly in private jets, and live in some truly luxurious homes. But there’s a dark world that’s easily accessible to…
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CVS Drops Tampon Prices and Fights ‘Pink Tax’
CVS has lowered the prices on its store-branded menstrual products nationwide and in some states has begun paying sales taxes levied on period products, known as the “pink tax” or…
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This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the…
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The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure
The number of Americans dealing with high blood pressure is inching closer and closer to half of the adult population, making it more important than ever to explore new ways…
