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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Going Outside

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Why It's So Important to Get Your Flu Shot, and How to Do It Safely

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Does Wearing Glasses or Goggles Really Protect You From COVID-19?

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How Bad Is It Really to Drink More Than the Daily Recommended Amount of Coffee?

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8 Ways to Cope When Going Outside Doesn’t Feel Safe

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Do a Juice Cleanse

Alternative Medicine

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8 Myths About the Flu Shot You Need to Stop Believing (Especially This Year)

Infections and Infectious Diseases

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Kids Safe as They Return to In-Person School

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6 Signs Your Immune System Is Weakened — and How to Make It Strong Again

Immune System Conditions

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What You Need to Know About Obesity and COVID-19

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7 Apps That Can Actually Help You Sleep (as Long as You Don't Use Them in Bed)

Sleep Disorders

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The 5 Most Important Things to Ask Your Doctor When You Turn 65

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10 Science-Backed Ways to Help Prevent Obesity

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What Your Frequency of Pooping Says About Your Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Overcome Burnout

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

How to Set and Communicate Your Pandemic Boundaries With Friends and Family

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The 6 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for People With Psoriasis

Skin Conditions

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6 Positive Changes That Take Place in Your Body as You Age

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What Are Face Mask Brackets and Are They Effective?

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Job Searching Safely During Lockdown

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How Exercise Affects PCOS, and the Best Workouts to Do

Women's Health Conditions

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How Bad Is It Really to Drink Alcohol Before Bed?

Sleep Disorders

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The Best Painkillers for Every Type of Pain — and How to Choose What’s Best for You

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How Bad Is It Really to Use Disinfecting Wipes on Your Hands if You Don’t Have Sanitizer?

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Should We Be Wearing Face Shields, Too?

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Why Reading on the Toilet Can Be Bad for Your Butt

Digestive Conditions

The 30-Day Gut-Health Reset Will Improve Your Health From the Inside Out

Digestive Conditions

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How to Fine-Tune Your Healthy Habits for Lasting Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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3 Simple Self-Care Strategies to Give Your Digestive System a Break

Digestive Conditions

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Why Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Is So Important — and Exactly What to Eat

Digestive Conditions

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4 Things to Cut Back on for a Healthier Gut

Digestive Conditions

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How to Track Your Food, Mood and Poop for Better Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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9 Anti-Anxiety Apps That Will Help You De-Stress and Manage Your Emotions

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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Decoding Your Gut: The Ultimate Guide to the Microbiome, Digestive Issues and More

Digestive Conditions

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How Bad Is It Really to Bite Your Nails?

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3 Steps to Take Before Going to a Newly Reopened Restaurant

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6 Scenarios Where You Should Get a COVID-19 Test and What to Expect

Did You Know Medicare Can Help You Stay Fit? Here’s How to Get in on the Benefits

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How Bad Is It Really to Use Blue Light Before Bed?

Sleep Disorders

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What You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Risk if You Take Certain Medications

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What Is the GAPS Diet, and Will It Really Help Your Gut?

Digestive Conditions

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5 Common Digestive Problems and How They're Treated

Digestive Conditions

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Take Care of Your Heart Year-Round With This Simple Checklist

Hallie Levine

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7 Medical Appointments You Shouldn't Skip Right Now

Maria C Masters

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The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine — and What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Marygrace Taylor

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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Hold Back Tears

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Synbiotics May Be Probiotics’ Buzzy Cousin — but Do You Really Need Them for Gut Health?

Digestive Conditions

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6 Health Risks of Loneliness — and How to Cope When You Feel Alone

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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What's the Best Over-the-Counter Option When You Have a Fever?

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How Bad Is It Really to Use Hand Sanitizer All the Time?

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Many of Us Are Deficient in Vitamin D — Here’s What That Means for Our Immune Systems

Immune System Conditions

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Do if You Have a Positive COVID-19 Antibody Test

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Why Probiotics Are So Crucial for Your Health — and How to Get More of Them in Your Diet

Digestive Conditions

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How to Support Your Gut Health With Fiber-Rich, Nutritious Prebiotics

Digestive Conditions

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Scientists Still Don’t Entirely Understand the Microbiome. Here’s What We Know So Far

Digestive Conditions

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The Ultimate Guide to Recovering From COVID-19

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12 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health

Digestive Conditions

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How Bad Is It Really to Take Expired Over-the-Counter Medicine?

Drugs and Medications

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7 Mistakes That Make Your Face Mask Less Effective

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Everything You Need to Know About Breast Cancer, From Prevention to Living Well After a Diagnosis

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4 Healthy Foods to Eat (and 3 to Avoid) When You Have Breast Cancer

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5 Unhealthy Mistakes People Make With Dehumidifiers

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8 Clever, Cheap Ways to Handle a Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning

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6 Science-Backed Ways to Help Prevent Breast Cancer

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Why Exercise Is Important for People With Breast Cancer, and the Best Workouts to Do

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Reuniting With Loved Ones in Person

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6 Self-Care Tips for Exhausted Black Folks Who Really Need a Break Right Now

Mental and Behavioral Conditions

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What People With Heart Disease and Diabetes Need to Know About Their COVID-19 Risk

Heart and Cardiovascular Conditions

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How to Cope With a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Going Back to Work

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Haven’t Pooped in Days? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Bladder and Bowel Conditions

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The Major Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder — and the 3-Step Treatment Process

Addiction and Recovery