Health & Wellness
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11 Inexpensive Ways to Get More Vitamin D
With studies suggesting that patients with COVID-19 who are deficient in vitamin D have poorer outcomes than those who have normal vitamin D levels, people are now asking how to pump up their levels of the important nutrient. But vitamin…
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How Long Can You Expect to Live in America’s Biggest Cities?
Settling down away from the hubbub of a big city may seem like a slower, less taxing way of life. But in reality, Americans in urban areas tend to live longer than those in rural places. Better access to healthcare…
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How Does Your State’s COVID Vaccine Rollout Stack Up?
When the U.S. government began reporting vaccine data on Jan. 13, no state had vaccinated more than 5% of its population (South Dakota was leading at that time, with 4.8% of its residents having received a shot). A number of…
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15 Meaningless Nutritional Claims by Some of Your Favorite Foods
It isn’t easy to stay healthy. Not only is it often pricier and more time-consuming to eat nutritious meals, it can also be exceedingly difficult to determine just what foods are nutritious in the first place. These brands and products…
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The Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
Each year, Americans’ lists of New Year’s resolutions are topped by a desire to lose weight and exercise more. And after a year spent cooped up and socially distancing amid a pandemic, those goals may be more important than ever.…
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23 Natural Ways to Boost Energy and Fight Fatigue
It’s a tired story: Americans are overworked, overscheduled, and sleeping less than they should. YouGov reports that 4 in 10 Americans wake up feeling tired at least once a week, and nearly as many say they wake up tired at…
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Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings,…
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How to Cope With COVID-19, Job Loss, and Other Traumatic Events
Life never really lets up. Constant change, whether major or minor, can challenge our physical and psychological capacities to adjust. Few things illustrate that better than the current coronavirus pandemic…
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Safe, Fireworks-Free Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July at Home
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but not everyone loves them. Though large public displays of fireworks are largely canceled this year because of the pandemic, that’s…
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20 Essential Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise can keep seniors healthy, active, and enjoying life — which is all the more important during the high-stress days of a pandemic. Older adults who are physically active have…
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The Digital Clock You Need to End the ‘Groundhog Day’ Loop
During the pandemic shutdown, does it seem as if one day runs into the next — just as Phil Conners, Bill Murray’s character in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” was…
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Feeling Anxious About COVID-19? Try This Calming Yoga Sequence
Whether a loved one is ill, money is tight, you’re worried about the future, or you’re simply stressed from being cooped up inside for weeks on end, the coronavirus pandemic…
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The Surprising Thing That Will Help Keep Your Mind Active as You Age (Hint: Your Grandkids Love It)
Perhaps the greatest worry many people have about aging isn’t that their knees or vision will fail — it’s that their minds will. According to the World Health Organization, over…
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33 Inexpensive Products to Ease Stress at Home
These days, you might be having a more difficult time than ever quieting your mind, getting a decent night’s sleep, and finding some inner sense of calm. And sure, meditation,…
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17 Fitness Programs Adults Over 50 Can Do at Home
Regular physical activity is important for the health and mental well-being of people 50 and older — exercise boosts energy, strengthens the heart, and helps older folks manage illness or…
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15 Indoor Workouts That Don’t Require Going to the Gym
If you’ve fallen behind on workouts and can’t go to the gym given the current circumstances, rest assured that working out at home can be just as effective. Or don’t rest at all,…
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This Cheap Workout Gear Can Help You Stay in Shape at Home
When you’re forced indoors, home workouts can be a smart move for a waistline and wallet. The best part? You don’t need to invest in a bulky cardio machine or…
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40 Low-Carb Snacks from Trader Joe’s You’ll Actually Enjoy
Trader Joe’s is well known as snack food heaven, but people with diabetes, or on a special diet such as keto or Atkins, have to watch out for the treats…
