Health & Wellness
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Napping Can Raise the Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults, Recent Study Says
Daytime napping might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study of older adults from the American Heart Association (AHA). The research, published in late July, looked at 12,268 Swedish twin individuals to investigate links between sleep…
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The Secret History of How Coffee Took Over the World
How coffee became the preferred morning pick-me-up for most of humanity — as well as a most sought-after global commodity — is one of modern history’s greatest success stories, littered with controversies and colorful legends. Here are facts you probably…
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23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations. While Alzheimer’s primarily impacts the aging population, dementia is not confined…
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Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen
The maker of Banana Boat skin care products has issued a voluntary recall for three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after trace levels of benzene were found in them. Benzene is classified as…
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Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol
Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well as some gray areas to keep in mind, especially if…
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Where to Get Help Paying the Cost of Abortion Care
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court erased a 50-year precedent recognizing a federal right to abortion. President Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to help protect abortion access, but his office…
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Where to Find Roller Skates for Cheap Summer Fun
In case you haven’t heard, roller skating (and, to a lesser degree, inline skating) is back. Roller skates aren’t new — they’ve been around since the 1860s. But every decade…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Where to Vacation if You Hate Bugs (and Where to Avoid)
As summer arrives in full force, in many places, so do the bugs. If you’re like most outdoor enthusiasts, mosquitoes and black flies are on your list of things to…
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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
From doughnuts to breakfast burritos, we ranked popular morning foods by calorie count to reveal which ones pack the biggest punch.
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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…
