Health & Wellness
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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 v. Wade last week. Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid are…
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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 can be in short supply. That’s where celebrity trainers come…
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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 travel experts for their best tips on each step of…
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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, with sales rising 145% from 2019 to 2020 — twice…
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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 decades. While some myths are harmless, others can cause further…
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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 of each meal consist of carbohydrates, and most of those…
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Strange Last Wishes: Funerals with Bizarre Twists
The majority of people stipulate how to distribute their assets to their loved ones in their will and wind up with a mundane, run-of-the-mill funeral when they die. But there…
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Products and Services to Make Seniors’ Lives Easier
Older adults, people with disabilities, and folks recovering from injury can all benefit from products to make everyday tasks easier. From bathroom aids and medication management to kitchen gadgets and…
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Breakfast Foods With Sky-High Calorie Counts
Breakfast is one meal that we often don’t give much thought to as we’re rushing to get out the door. And while nutritionists continue to debate whether the first meal…
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Actors Who Gained or Lost Insane Amounts of Weight
Some stars rely on good looks or a cut physique to stay in demand in Hollywood. Kim Kardashian recently admitted she lost 16 pounds in 3 weeks to slip into…
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21 Cheesecake Factory Dishes With More Calories Than the Cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory isn’t exactly known for restraint – and we admire the mind-boggling variety – but if you think the most calorie-laden thing on the menu is the decadent…
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The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America
For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of…
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Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging
Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General…
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The Best Vitamin Subscription Boxes to Power Up Your Wellness Journey
Between drinking enough water, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and getting your daily steps in, it can be a hassle making sure you’re getting all your vitamins and nutrients,…
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We Asked Dermatologists: What Eye Creams Do You Recommend to Clients
There are thousands of eye creams on the market, which can make choosing one overwhelming. So we asked the experts — dermatologists — which ones they use and recommend to…
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How the Rich and Famous Have Partied During the Pandemic
We all know the rich and famous are not just like us, and that has perhaps never been more starkly obvious than during the pandemic. Many went on with life…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Finally Available to Medicare Recipients
Millions of seniors on Medicare are now able to pick up free COVID tests at more than a dozen retail pharmacies. It’s a significant milestone because Medicare recipients were originally left…
