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5 Exercises to Help Manage the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis

Joint, Ligament and Tendon Conditions

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Is It OK to Work Out When You're Sick? Here's How to Tell

Infections and Infectious Diseases

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The Ingredients That Can Help Boost Your Health (and Your Workouts) This Winter

Immune System Conditions

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8 Surprising Ways Your Posture Affects Your Whole Body

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How Traveling Helped Cure an Eating Disorder I Didn't Know I Had

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

Ready for a Raise? Here's How to Negotiate the Healthy Way

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

Self-Care Practices to Try Over the Holidays to Avoid Seasonal Stress

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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5 Deadlift Mistakes Wreaking Havoc on Your Back

Bites and Stings

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8 Possible Reasons Your Shoulder Pops or Cracks During Workouts

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7 Weird Side Effects of an Unhealthy Gut

Digestive Conditions

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4 Low-Cholesterol Breakfasts That Aren’t Oatmeal

Managing Cholesterol

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The 'So You Feel Like Crap' Guide to Fitness

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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6 Nighttime Cravings That Can Sabotage Your Sleep — and What to Eat Instead

Sleep Disorders

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Yes, Obesity Is a Disease

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5 Healthy Bedtime Snacks That Can Help You Catch Better Zzzs

Sleep Disorders

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4 Ways Your Food and Your Mood Are Linked

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8 Things to Try When You Just Can't Fall Back to Sleep

Sleep Disorders

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How the DASH Diet Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions

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How to Start Exercising in Your 40s, 50s, 60s and Beyond

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What You Need to Know About Going Gluten-Free

Digestive Conditions

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What You Should Know About the TLC Diet to Lower Cholesterol

Managing Cholesterol

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The Truth About How Your Diet Affects Your Cholesterol

Managing Cholesterol

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Why Your Sitting Style Is Causing You Pain — and How to Fix It

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6 Reasons You're Still Tired After a Full Night's Sleep

Sleep Disorders

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4 Kettlebell Mistakes That Can Leave You in Pain (or Even Injured!)

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3 Gentle Exercises for Nagging Wrist Pain

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Why You Should Lift Weights in Your Socks, According to a Physical Therapist

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5 Uncommon Ways to Fend Off Cold and Flu

Infections and Infectious Diseases

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4 Surprising Health Benefits of Getting the Flu Shot (Beyond Not Getting the Flu)

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Make Menopause More Bearable With This 20-Minute Workout

Women's Health Conditions

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2 Million Pounds of Chicken Are Being Recalled — Here's What You Should Know

First Aid and Safety

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5 Healthy Reasons to Take a Nap

Sleep Disorders

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Fitness Trainers Share How They Recover From Tough Workouts

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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Start Exercising?

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Do Your Resolutions Need a Fall Reset?

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5 Ways to Tweak Your Workout When Your Allergies Are Just Awful

Woman with neck pain

4 Exercises to Do When Your Neck Pain Is Brutal

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5 Exercises to Do When Shoulder Pain Flares Up

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Try These 4 Steps to Finally Get Into Meditation

Alternative Medicine

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These Are the 4 Things You Need to Do Before Investing Your Money

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Try Alternate Day Fasting

Alternative Medicine

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Ready to Adopt a Mediterranean Diet? Start With This 7-Day Meal Plan

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Why You Probably Shouldn’t Try the OMAD Diet

Alternative Medicine

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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Sweat It Out’ After Drinking

Skin Conditions

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Do Thermogenic Exercise Gels Actually Help With Weight Loss?

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6 Things Your Sweat Can Tell You About Your Health

Skin Conditions

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Exercise Burnout Is Real — Here's How to Avoid It

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8 Hydration Mistakes You're Probably Making and How to Fix Them

First Aid and Safety

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11 Simple Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Strong

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7 Reasons You're More Tired Than Usual During Your Workouts

Immune System Conditions

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10 Things You Should Never Do After a Workout

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6 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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10 Creative Hacks to Cut Down on Your Sitting Time

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7 Creative Ways to Get More Nature in Your Life (and Reap the Health Benefits)

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9 Surprising Ways Sleep Affects Your Whole Body

Sleep Disorders

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Everything You Need to Know about Prebiotics—the Secret Ingredient to Boosting Your Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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12 Exercises That Are Safe to Do With Knee Pain

Joint, Ligament and Tendon Conditions

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The Most Common Health Hiccups in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s and How to Tackle Them

Women's Health Conditions

4 Entrepreneur-Approved Tips for Making a Healthy Career Change

Alternative Medicine

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Why lack of connection with others can affect your well-being—and how to find your own support group

Alternative Medicine

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Here’s the secret to eating more veggies every day, according to a nutritionist

Alternative Medicine

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The starter guide to self care—here’s what to know

Alternative Medicine

Here’s How Your Workouts Might Be Affecting Your Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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12 Free Ways to Improve Your Mental Well-Being

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7 Workout Classes That Will Bust Your Stress

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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Powerful Affirmations to Boost Your Self-Esteem

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Can You Work Out With Back Pain?

Bites and Stings

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At-Home Gym Ideas for Every Budget

Education comes first

The 5 Best Nutrition Books for Beginners

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Long Flight? Here's How to Stay Healthy and Sane

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Do This 5 Minutes a Day to Curb Your Cravings

Alternative Medicine

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I've Been Body Shamed at Every Size — Here's How I Deal