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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

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Everything You Need to Know About Food Recalls

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

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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

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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

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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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10 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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5 Reasons Charlize Theron Looks Flawless at 43

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5 CBD Products Worth Trying for Your Anxiety

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

Women's Health Conditions

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7 Types of Therapy That Can Improve Your Mental Health

4 Entrepreneur-Approved Tips for Making a Healthy Career Change

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

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

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

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Ladies, Improve Your Health by Ditching These 7 Bad Habits

Women's Health Conditions

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

Think You're Having Safe Sex? Think Again, Says This M.D.

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9 Self-Love Books You'll Read Again and Again

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8 Ways to Say No Without Feeling Mean

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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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What Is a Flow State, and How Do You Achieve It?

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10 Self-Help Books That Aren't Super Cheesy

The Best Paint Colors for a Happy Home

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Can You Work Out With Back Pain?

Bites and Stings

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6 Ways to Instantly Reset After a Rough Day

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The Best Advice for Dealing With Stress at Work

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At-Home Gym Ideas for Every Budget

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The 5 Best Nutrition Books for Beginners

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The Best Aromatherapy Scents for Each Room of Your House

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8 Staycation Tips That Will Satisfy Your Travel Bug

30 Self-Improvement Quotes to Help You Live Your Best Life

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

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You've Kondo'ed Your Home — Now What?

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8 Ways the Medical Industry Is Screwing You Over

Healthcare Industry

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Do This 5 Minutes a Day to Curb Your Cravings

Alternative Medicine

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10 Things That Can Cause Anxiety (That You’re Probably Doing Right Now)

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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

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How Men Are Shattering the Stigma Around Eating Disorders

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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What Is Tea Tree Oil and What Are the Benefits?

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4 Ways to Turn Anxiety Into Positive Energy

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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10 Yoga Poses That Can Hurt Your Back & What You Can Do Instead

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5 Potential Health Hazards of Canned Wine

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8 Ways I Have Stayed Sober for 16 Years

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Mark Sisson: My 10 Must-Have Pantry Staples