- Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
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- Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
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How Does Missed Sleep Affect Your Appetite?
If you need yet another health reason to get enough sleep, here’s one that may wake you up: Science shows that a loss of sleep can make you eat more. And that doesn’t mean healthful salads and...
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Have a Ball With These Exercises to Strengthen Your Core
Pilates is an excellent exercise discipline that develops strength and agility, and you don’t need to take formal classes or use Pilates machines to get its benefits. Using a stability ball with floor exercises is tailor made...
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Switching to Vaping Isn’t Quitting Smoking
If 2020 is the year you’ve resolved to quit smoking, don’t start vaping. No matter what e-cigarette companies advertise, their products aren’t approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a safe and effective way to...
- Posted January 3, 2020
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New Year’s Resolutions Didn’t Stick? Try a Monday Reset
You made your resolution — this year was finally going to be the year you lost weight. But then your neighbor stopped by with a plate of cookies, and well, your resolve didn’t even last a day....
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2020
U-Haul's New Hiring Policy in 21 States: No Smokers, Vapers
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Health Tip: 5 Eye Myths Debunked
With regular visits to a vision specialist, about half of all cases of blindness can be avoided or treated, says Harvard Medical School. There are many misconceptions about what can hurt or help vision. The school debunks...
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Health Tip: Allergic Reaction First Aid
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to allergens. From animal dander to foods, allergens may cause hives, itching, a rash and other symptoms. For a mild-to-moderate reaction, MedlinePlus mentions these first aid steps: Calm and reassure the person having...
- Posted January 3, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2020
Bernie Sanders' Health Fine for Presidency, His Doctors Say
- Posted January 2, 2020
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Writing Out Your Worries Really Works Wonders
As much as people often love to talk about their feelings, it might be more productive to skip the conversations and write about your worries instead, according to research done at Michigan State University (MSU). The research,...
- Posted January 2, 2020
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3 Easy Deskside Stretches to Keep Muscle Pain at Bay
If you’re not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour. The rebellion might be felt in your neck, shoulders, back, hips...
- Posted January 2, 2020