Health & Wellness
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‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Cause Harm
Having a healthy lifestyle seems like an easy goal to achieve — but not necessarily. There are some seemingly healthy habits that can actually do more harm than good. Others may have no advantage over tried-and-true methods, like time-restricted eating,…
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Three Popular Brands of Spray Deodorant Recalled Over Cancer Fears
Another brand of aerosol deodorant spray has been recalled because of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. Related: Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled The newest recall affects Suave deodorant. It comes on the heels of another voluntary recall of Brut and Sure spray…
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The Cheapest Pharmacy: Walmart vs. Walgreens vs. CVS and More
In This Article: Prescription Drug Prices Vaccine Prices OTC Medication/Vitamin Prices Personal Care/Beauty Product Prices Comparing Pharmacies: Savings, Rewards, Selection, and More Pharmacy Reviews Drugstores vs. Big-Box and Grocery Store Pharmacies Cheapism compared out-of-pocket prices at the country’s largest chain…
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Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes can bring on kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, so most diabetics learn quickly that their diet needs a drastic makeover. Knowing the health effects and glycemic index of foods is crucial to controlling blood sugar…
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11 Ways to Keep the Time Change From Disrupting Your Sleep
Daylight saving time begins March 13, with clocks leaping forward an hour — robbing us of a precious hour of weekend sack time. The beginning of daylight saving time is considered harder to handle than its end, but either can…
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These Are the Nation’s Most Bedbug-Infested Cities
If the thought of bed bugs just makes your skin crawl, then be extra careful if you’re traveling through these 25 cities, which ranked highest on Orkin’s list of the most bed bug-infested cities. The list is based on data…
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If You Work These Jobs, You Don’t Need to Hit the Gym
The job description of Amazon or FedEx delivery drivers might seem limited to just driving and delivery, but anyone who’s watched them dash up and down a neighborhood’s driveways know…
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Easy and Cheap Vegetarian Recipes Anyone Will Enjoy
Whether you’re a committed vegetarian or vegan, a “reducetarian,” or just someone who’d like to focus on a more plant-based diet, the recipes in this roundup of meatless meals will…
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This Is the Average Lifespan in Your State
Thanks to the pandemic, life expectancy is down significantly nationwide, declining to 77 years in 2020 from 78.8 in 2019. But what do things look like on a state-by-state basis?…
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Home Remedies That Don’t Really Work
Sometimes even the thought of taking the time to call a doctor and schedule an appointment is daunting, let alone actually taking the time out of your day to visit…
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2 Out of 3 Americans Aren’t Comfortable Traveling Yet
While there have been plenty of reports about canceled flights and cruises due to the coronavirus, the question remains: How many people are actually willing to leave their homes and…
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests: How User-Friendly Are They?
With the omicron variant spreading and driving record outbreaks of COVID-19, home antigen tests are becoming more popular. The tests provide results in under an hour, alleviating the need to…
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11 Ways to Get Exercise While Just Going About Your Day
Forget the gym — you can stay in shape without committing large blocks of time (or large amounts of money) to the battle of the bulge by trying some creative…
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What to Eat If You Can’t Taste or Smell After Having Covid-19
Many who have suffered through COVID-19 find themselves unable to taste or smell. Sometimes, their senses are distorted, with certain foods tasting metallic or others smelling rancid to them. For…
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Tips for Dining Out on a Low-Salt Diet
We all know too much sodium is a dietary danger, but the Food and Drug Administration wants restaurants and food companies to take action. The FDA recently issued voluntary guidelines aimed…
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The 14 Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth
If you ask your dentist, the scariest thing about Halloween is the damage all that candy can do to your teeth. Experts say trick-or-treat sweets aren’t quite so sweet when…
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Don’t Ever Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks
Losing weight requires both rock-solid commitment and a plan for reaching and maintaining that goal weight. There’s no shortage of weight-loss strategies out there, but the trick is finding one…
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44 Unhealthy Habits You Need to Rethink
Once you’ve developed a habit, engaging in it too often becomes a prerequisite for feeling good about yourself. Unfortunately, this applies to bad habits as well as good. Since it…
