Health & Wellness
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Why It’s So Hard to Sleep as You Get Older
Even if you’re not up all night still worrying about war, inflation, or politics, that doesn’t mean you’re sleeping. For many folks over the age of 50, there is no precious dream state because there is no decent night’s sleep. Insomnia is…
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Weight Watchers Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Focus on Weight Loss Drugs and Telehealth
There’s been a lot of big business bankruptcies this year, from Big Lots to Publishers Clearing House. The latest to hit the news cycle is Weight Watchers, which just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Here’s what we know. Why…
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19 Real Medical Bill Horror Stories That Show How Expensive Healthcare Can Get
Getting sick in America can cost you more than your health. For many families, it means thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—in unexpected charges, confusing billing codes, and insurance loopholes that defy logic. From $60,000 flights to $28,000 strep tests, these…
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The Unhealthiest Fast-Food Cheeseburgers, Ranked
There’s no place American cheese feels more comfortable than between a bun and a patty. The cheeseburger is a fast food staple — and one of the unhealthiest things on the menu. A study by PlushCare ranked popular fast food…
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23andMe Files for Bankruptcy — Officials Urge Users to Delete Their DNA Data
After years of promising to revolutionize health and ancestry tracking, Gene testing firm 23andMe is officially out of steam — and now it’s officially backing down and declaring bankruptcy. Here is everything you need to know, especially if you have used the…
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7 Bedtime Habits of Successful People in their 60s
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. You suffer greater risk for just about everything when you’re not getting enough sleep, and it becomes especially important as you get older. Looking to improve your sleep routine? Here are seven bedtime…
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Big Financial Mistakes You Should Never Make After Losing a Spouse
The days and weeks after the loss of a spouse can be overwhelming, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s also a time when it’s easy to make mistakes that…
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Igloo Recalls Over One Million Coolers For a Horrifying Reason
Though we’re in the middle of winter, soon it will be time for people to start picnicking, tailgating at baseball games, and heading to the beach again. But the popular…
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13 Things Lurking in Your Home That Could Be Triggering Your Allergies
We generally associate allergies with what’s happening outside — pollen, ragweed, etc. But what about when you’re indoors, windows and doors shut, and you still feel sniffly? If you know it’s…
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18 Things You Should Never Do in the Shower
A hot shower is such a sacred part of our daily routine that many of us tend to lather up on autopilot, even if just to relax. But that doesn’t…
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Costco Recalls Kirkland Cold Medicine Over Contamination Risk
If Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medicine is sitting in your medicine cabinet, it’s time to toss it. Costco has yanked it off the shelves due to…
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10 Things You Should Never Eat Before Bed
There are three commonly referred to elements that people account for in their immediate external environments when it comes to fully optimizing their sleep. These include light, temperature, and noise.…
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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010
If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new…
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What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it’s also a time that ushers in some unwelcome visitors: colds and flu. Adults average two…
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12 Plants That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Houseplants and gardens are good additions to most homes. They can elevate your aesthetic, improve the quality of indoor air, and may even help reduce stress and improve focus, studies…
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11 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Cranberries
Whether it’s canned, cooked, or just ignored by the kids, the small by mighty cranberry is as much a part of Thanksgiving dinner as well, you know what. But there’s…
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Recall Alert: Lowe’s and Amazon Pull Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Another day, another recall. This time it’s a carbon monoxide and natural gas detector that’s being pulled from shelves and websites. According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall…
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Costco Recalls 80,000 Pounds of Butter for the Most Bizarre Reason
Costco has been on quite a roll with recalls lately, from listeria-ridden produce to mislabeled items. However, the latest recall, which includes some 80,000 pounds of butter, has given the…
