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You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and exercise. Here’s what to eat more of, and what to cut out

Eating plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and healthy fats through what’s long been known as the portfolio diet is one excellent approach.

16.11.2024 20

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The No. 1 thing you can do to help your kids become ‘fully functioning, successful adults’

The single best gift you could ever give your kid, says psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, "is the ability to handle hard things.”

16.11.2024 10

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How Trump’s Agenda 47, plus Project 2025, offer clues into possible health-care policy changes

Donald Trump's Agenda 47 and the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 provide plenty of clues into what health-care changes may be coming.

14.11.2024 10

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2 steps to wire your kids for resilience, according to parenting expert Dr. Becky

The single best gift you could ever give your kid, says the psychologist, "is the ability to handle hard things.”

09.11.2024 20

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Millions were devastated by the election results, and so were their therapists. Here’s how they pushed through together

Bookings for mental-health sessions spiked on Wednesday, leaving bereft therapists to put their own reactions aside.

09.11.2024 4

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RFK Jr. wants Trump to remove fluoride from water over health claims. Here’s what science says.

A primer on fluoride in drinking water, its history of controversy, and what the science says.

07.11.2024 5

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UPS Store president shares 4 lessons she learned from surviving a ‘widowmaker’ heart attack

“Now the way I think about setbacks is to say some of them are very far out of our control,” Sarah Casalan says.

27.10.2024 20

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Tai chi isn’t just for seniors. The workout boosts strength, flexibility, and longevity, no matter what your age

Plus, getting started is easy. Here's how.

26.10.2024 10

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A 14-year-old’s suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here’s how parents can help keep kids safe from new tech

Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are risks. Here's how to spot...

26.10.2024 10

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Will you have a stroke? These 17 factors—10 just for women—can be predictors, say new prevention guidelines

The American Stroke Association this week released its first new clinical guidelines for strokes in a decade.

24.10.2024 8

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Why Arianna Huffington believes AI will transform health care beyond the doctor’s office

With AI comes a greater ability to collect and mine data, find insights, and help people change their behavior, she said.

16.10.2024 3

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The potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids ‘has never been higher’ one expert warns

“If you can't say no to a cupcake, you're not going to be able to say no to TikTok," says psychologist Becky Kennedy, aka Dr. Becky.

15.10.2024 5

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Exclusive: Prince Harry and ‘The Anxious Generation’ author talk social media and mental health

"The smartphone is stealing young people's childhood," Prince Harry said.

10.10.2024 7

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The safest cities in America, according to a new report

Community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety all factored into this year's list.

07.10.2024 5

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Vitamin D may improve your energy levels. Here’s how much you need each day

Here's what to know about vitamin D benefits and risks, particularly when it comes to ending fatigue.

05.10.2024 10

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Gen Z’s anxiety is spilling into the workplace. Here’s how to effectively manage the ‘anxious generation’

Experts weigh in on how Gen X and boomer bosses can work with, not against, the expectations of younger employees.

03.10.2024 10

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Bright light therapy used for Seasonal Affective Disorder can help treat other depressions, too

The new study, out of Brazil, revealed that BLT was an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorders.

02.10.2024 10

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Many women find their own breast cancer. So why are breast self-exams no longer recommended?

When it comes to preventing breast-cancer deaths, the incremental advantage of the self-exam is hard to demonstrate. But self-awareness is vital.

02.10.2024 20

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‘Hot to Go’ pop sensation Chappell Roan drops out of music festival to prioritize health

“Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it," Roan said in an apology to fans.

27.09.2024 4

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How vitamin B12 could give you an energy boost

A B12 deficiency can cause issue ranging from exhaustion to neurological problems.

27.09.2024 10

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Barbara Corcoran on losing her mom to Alzheimer’s—and fearing she might have it, too

“I think it took a long time to process it,” the Shark Tank star says about the loss of her mom.

27.09.2024 6

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For the CEO of popular Olly vitamins, the latest supplement launch is personal

Olly's Hanneke Willenborg introduced a menopause policy for its own employees—and a new supplement for all women dealing with hormonal changes.

24.09.2024 10

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Why the CEO of popular Olly vitamins wants to stop menopausal symptoms with one little pill

Olly's Hanneke Willenborg introduced a menopause policy for its own employees—and a new supplement for all women dealing with hormonal changes.

24.09.2024 10

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Many women struggle to lose belly fat in middle age. Here’s some expert help

The loss of estrogen in menopause is strongly associated with a change in body composition.

18.09.2024 10

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Nearly half of Gen Zers wish TikTok ‘was never invented,’ survey finds

TikTok and X were the platforms most young people regretted having in their lives.

17.09.2024 9

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Actor Kate Winslet touts testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for low sex drive in women. Here’s what it means

Once testosterone is gone, said Winslet, "you have to replace it, and that is something that can be done and you'll feel sexy again. I know."

16.09.2024 9

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‘Transgender operations on illegal aliens’: Here’s what Trump may have been talking about in debate

Gender-affirming treatment for transgender inmates is controversial health-care issue

11.09.2024 6

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Women will now be notified about breast density after mammograms. Here’s what should happen next

Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which bring an elevated risk of breast cancer and also tend to mask it in screenings.

11.09.2024 10

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Patti Scialfa, E Street Band member and wife of Bruce Springsteen, has multiple myeloma cancer. Here’s what that means

The rare cancer affects plasma cells, found in bone marrow.

09.09.2024 3

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Biden-Harris administration move to make mental-health care more accessible

Rules announced Monday aim to get more therapy covered by insurance.

09.09.2024 10

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Drunk driving gets all the attention but driving while high is also a real problem

It's both unsafe and illegal—despite changing marijuana laws in the U.S.

29.08.2024 10

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Aetna expands access to fertility services, becoming first major insurer to cover IUI

The move was "yet another demonstration of Aetna’s commitment to women’s health across all communities," said the insurer.

27.08.2024 4

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Chick-fil-A’s banana pudding milkshake is back. You won’t believe how much sugar it has

Do not mistake the special shake for a healthy smoothie.

26.08.2024 10

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More Americans than ever—especially young adults—say drinking alcohol is unhealthy

Poll also found adults are less likely to imbibe and less likely to overindulge when they do than in the past.

21.08.2024 10

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Alcohol and drug use linked to over 3 million annual deaths worldwide

The numbers represented 4.7% of all deaths total worldwide, according to the World Health Organization

19.08.2024 7

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Are you ‘addicted’ to your phone? How to spot the signs—and what to do about it

Sometimes, your smartphone habit can cross over into problematic territory.

16.08.2024 5

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Here’s what it takes to become a track and field Olympian: speed, strength, ‘fearlessness’

Fearlessness, speed, and strength are all crucial attributes, coaches explain.

09.08.2024 5

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Tim Walz and JD Vance agree on something: Diet Mountain Dew. But is the non-partisan pop healthy?

The chartreuse soda contains three artificial sweeteners and various additives. How safe are they?

07.08.2024 3

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Will Biden’s new online safety guidelines really help protect our kids? Parents and experts weigh in

The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force just released parental and industry guidelines for online health and safety. Is it enough?

26.07.2024 5

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Empty nesters are sad to see their kids leave the house. They can be even more distressed when they return home

Why grown kids moving back home can be a big adjustment for parents.

26.07.2024 8

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Model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss is passionate about vitamins, Pilates, and protecting abortion access

Kloss says it’s taken her a while to find work and issues to align herself with that have true meaning. 

22.07.2024 5

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Some women are turning to menstrual cups after a study found toxic metals in tampons. Here’s what period cups are and how they work

Menstrual cups are reusable tampon alternatives that collect blood rather than absorb it. Here's how they work.

19.07.2024 10

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Legal mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens that sent over 70 to ER

Among the unexpected findings were psilocybin and psilocin, the two active and illegal components of psychedelic mushrooms

18.07.2024 6

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The 24/7 news cycle is brutal. Here’s how to prioritize your mental health while digesting it all

If the barrage of negative news is leaving you feeling anxious, stunned, angry, or paralyzed, you are not alone. Here's what to do.

16.07.2024 6

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Did social media really fuel the youth mental health crisis? ‘The Anxious Generation’ researcher calls the correlation ‘irrefutable’

'The Anxious Generation' chief researcher holds his ground in what he calls “a normal academic debate.” 

14.07.2024 10

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Fatphobia is back with a vengeance among Gen Z girls. Here’s how phrases like ‘big back’ and ‘fatty’ are damaging, say experts

The latest teen parlance is used to poke fun at each other, and one’s self, for eating. Here's why experts are concerned.

13.07.2024 10

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‘The Shining’ actress Shelley Duvall died of complications of diabetes. What does that mean?

Actress Shelley Duvall died of diabetes complications this week. An expert explains the possible meanings.

12.07.2024 7

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Is there a perfect age to be a leader?

There’s a fair amount of variability when it comes to the effects of aging. Here’s what experts say.

06.07.2024 20

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What’s happening inside an 80-year-old brain?

In the wake of last week’s presidential debate, many Americans having aging on the brain.

04.07.2024 10

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With ovarian cancer, there’s no such thing as early detection. Here’s what to learn from tennis great Chris Evert’s battle with the disease

When it comes to ovarian cancer, there is no such thing as early testing. Here's what to do instead.

02.07.2024 4

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