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Young Man Working from Home

Reduce Pain and Improve Posture With These 5 Healthy Workspace Tweaks

The Human Body
Mixed media image of a grieving woman writing in a journal

How to Take Good Care of Yourself When You’re Grieving

Mental Health
Young Woman and man sitting 6 feet apart, wearing masks and gloves.

What Is Herd Immunity, Anyway?

Immune System Conditions
Portrait of young woman wearing protective face mask outdoors in city, waiting for the train.

11 Ways to Avoid Germs on Public Transportation

Family Health
Senior African American Couple Riding Bikes to prevent diabetes with exercise

4 Proven Ways to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes
Mature woman having healthy breakfast

Anxious? Try These 6 Diet Tweaks to Help You Find Calm

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Illustration of a person sitting with legs crossed

How Bad Is It Really to Sit With Your Legs Crossed?

Blood Conditions
Selective focus of overweight girl with towel on shoulder holding sports bottle while standing at treadmill

How Exercise Can Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes, and the Best Workouts to Do

Diabetes
Electronic bathroom scale and glucometer, stethoscope and healthy food

The Many Ways Weight and Type 2 Diabetes Are Connected

Diabetes
A mature man sitting in bed doing a 5 minute morning mediation to set his intentions for the day

Set Your Intentions for the Day With This 5-Minute Morning Meditation

Alternative Medicine
White plate with round whatch shows six o'clock served knife and fork in a girl's hands on a blue background. Time to eat and diet concept. Top view.

Why Fasting Causes Autophagy — and What's the Deal With That, Anyway?

Alternative Medicine
A woman's bare feet stepping onto a digital scale in her bathroom at home

How Much of a Pull Do Your Genetics Have on Your Weight?

Family Health
Illustration of a woman with irritable bowel syndrome thinking about potential treatments for IBS

Your Ultimate Guide to Living Well With IBS

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
An older woman using a blood pressure app to monitor her blood pressure at home

5 Apps to Monitor Your Blood Pressure When You Can’t See Your Doc Regularly

Blood Pressure
A doctor talking to a senior woman with prediabetes

Most People With Prediabetes Aren't Aware They Have It — Here's What to Know

Diabetes
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Does UV Light Really Kill Germs?

Family Health
An older woman with type 2 diabetes checking her blood sugar

The Major Causes of Type 2 Diabetes — and Who’s Most at Risk

Diabetes
Side view of a woman sitting on the toilet because she's constipated from a vegan diet

Constipated on a Vegan Diet? Here's How to Get Things Moving

Digestive Conditions
woman experiencing skin symptoms of overtraining syndrome

Your Hair, Skin and Nails Can Tell You if You're Working Out Too Much

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Vegetables and fruit in reusable bag on a farmers market, zero waste concept

No, You Can't Catch COVID-19 From Raw Food — But Here's What to Know About Food Safety

Family Health
Seniors on culinary workshop

Why Your Immune System Declines as You Age — and 5 Things to Do About It

Immune System Conditions
A man learning how to meditate in his bedroom at home

3 Tips to Start (and Stick With) a Meditation Practice

Alternative Medicine
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You're Stressed

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Black woman sleeping in bed

A 5-Minute Bedtime Meditation to Help You Fall Asleep

Alternative Medicine
Senior woman video calling on smartphone at home, close up

The Older Adult’s Step-By-Step Guide to Staying Healthy During Lockdown

Family Health
A woman with IBS taking a meditative walk in nature

5 Home Remedies That Can Help Ease IBS Symptoms

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
Back view of a woman with cleaning supplies standing in her kitchen with her hands on her hips

Can't Find Alcohol Wipes or Cleaners? Here's How to Disinfect Your Home

Family Health
Female feet on a bathroom scale

Yes, IBS and Weight Loss Are Connected — Here's What You Should Know

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
A man sleeping in bed to support his immune system

4 Ways Your Sleep Is Linked to Your Immune System

Immune System Conditions
A woman meditating outdoors to help her immune system

What Is Your Immune System, Anyway?

Immune System Conditions
Afternoon tea at home

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Healthy When You’re Feeling Under the Weather

Infections and Infectious Diseases
A woman changing the sheets on her bed at home

7 Tips for Better Sleep When You’re Sick

Sleep Disorders
Confused woman with no appetite looking into refrigerator at home

Not Hungry? 5 Possible Reasons You've Lost Your Appetite

Family Health
Portrait of young athlete in the city

The 5 Best Exercises for IBS — and 2 to Avoid

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
Senior Black Couple on Tennis Court

Why We Lose More Muscle as We Age — and 4 Things to Do About It

Bone and Muscle Conditions
Top view of a brunch full of protein foods to support the immune system

Why Protein Is Key to a Healthy Immune System and How Much You Really Need

Immune System Conditions
A woman on an acid reflux diet eating low-fat yogurt in her kitchen

How to Build a Healthy Diet to Tame Acid Reflux Symptoms

Digestive Conditions
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The Ultimate Guide to High Cholesterol Prevention and Management

Managing Cholesterol
A young woman doing a gratitude exercise in her journal

This 5-Minute Gratitude Exercise Can Help Ease Stress (and Support Your Immune System)

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Trendy woman listening to a meditaion app as part of her mindfulness morning routine

6 Meditation Apps to Help You Recenter and De-Stress

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Woman doing Pranayama yoga breathing for IBS and anxiety relief

How IBS and Anxiety Are Connected — and 6 Treatments That Help

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
Package left at front door

3 Ways to Avoid Germs on Mail and Deliveries

Family Health
An Asian woman waking up in bed and feeling refreshed and energetic

9 Easy Tips to Help You Wake Up With More Energy

Sleep Disorders
A woman with IBS symptoms holding her stomach

What Is IBS, Exactly?

Bladder and Bowel Conditions
A family eating takeout food together at home

3 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs From Takeout

Family Health
Young Woman Praying or Meditating at Home

4 Meditation Techniques to Help Bust Your Stress

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
A young woman looking at supplements in a pharmacy

Why Supplements Won't Boost Your Immune System — and What to Do Instead

Immune System Conditions
A woman sitting on the couch petting her cat to lower stress quickly

5 2-Minute Habits That Can Help Lower Your Stress, Stat

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
fried porcini mushrooms with parsley in skillet

The Best and Worst Foods to Eat When You're Sick

Infections and Infectious Diseases
Hispanic woman opening front door, returning home from grocery store

The Step-by-Step Guide to Leaving and Returning Home During Social Distancing

Family Health
Empty Doctor's Office

Should You Still Go to Your Scheduled Dental and Medical Appointments?

Family Health
Beautiful pregnant woman shopping in supermarket

4 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at the Grocery Store

Family Health
illustration of heart with blood pressure cuff

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Blood Pressure — and Why It Matters

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions
Illustration of a dirty water bottle

How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Water Bottle?

Family Health
woman looking at a menu in a restaurant

4 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at a Restaurant

Family Health
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8 Myths About Spreading and Catching Germs You Need to Know

Infections and Infectious Diseases
A woman's hands typing on her smartphone screen

How — and How Often — to Disinfect Your Phone to Avoid Getting Sick

Family Health
A woman sitting at her desk who is stressed from working too much

7 Mistakes That Can Weaken Your Immune System (and How to Fix Them)

Immune System Conditions
An older couple walking in the park

The 10 Best Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Blood Pressure
A couple running together in the park to prevent high blood pressure

The Best, Science-Backed Tips to Prevent High Blood Pressure — the 'Silent Killer'

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions
A caucasian woman washing her hands with soap and water

The Best Way to Avoid Getting Sick Is to Wash Your Hands — But You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Family Health
Senior woman getting low blood pressure checked by doctor

The 6 Big Health Risks of Low Blood Pressure — and What to Do About It

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions
Senior woman measures high blood pressure at home

5 Ways High Blood Pressure Affects Your Body

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions
older woman with gray hair in the early sixties relaxing after sport training

How Exercising Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels (and the Best Workouts to Do)

Managing Cholesterol
Close view of a nurse taking a patient's blood pressure

What Is Blood Pressure, Exactly?

Blood Pressure
Close Up Of Woman Eating Healthy Vegan Meal In Bowl

8 Research-Backed Ways to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels

Managing Cholesterol
Woman Enjoying Delicious Burger

The 3 Major Causes of High Cholesterol Levels Are All Preventable

Managing Cholesterol
Lunchbox with quinoa salad with tomato and cucumber, blue berry and trail mix

7 Signs Your 'Healthy Diet' Is Actually Disordered Eating

Mental and Behavioral Conditions
Top view of a watermelon and tomato salad

Fill Your Plate With These 12 Good-for-Your-Heart Foods

Heart Health
A woman and man brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home

6 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health Beyond Diet and Exercise

Heart Health
White roll toilet paper

3 Ways Your Poop and Your Workout Are Connected

Digestive Conditions
A woman drinking a glass of water while sitting on her bed

A 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Help Your Immune System

Family Health