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By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
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Black Women Are More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer, and the Mortality Gap Is Getting Worse. Here’s How We Fix That
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By Hallie Levine
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Work All Day From Your Bed or Couch
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By Amanda Gardner
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The 3 Main Symptoms of PCOS — and Why It’s So Important to Get Diagnosed
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By Kate Bratskeir
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The New Necessities: 5 Essentials to Carry With You in the Age of COVID-19
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By Molly Triffin
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Always Gassy? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You About Your Gut Health
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By Hallie Levine
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How to Get Your Bad Mask Breath Under Control
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By Hallie Levine
Young woman getting vaccinated
Why It's So Important to Get Your Flu Shot, and How to Do It Safely
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By Marygrace Taylor
mixed media graphic of hand poking through window blinds to demonstrate staying inside
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Going Outside
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By Jaime Osnato
COVID-19, Mature man wearing disposable face mask and eyeglasses
Does Wearing Glasses or Goggles Really Protect You From COVID-19?
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of 4 empty coffee cups and 1 full with straws to demonstrate drinking too much caffeine
How Bad Is It Really to Drink More Than the Daily Recommended Amount of Coffee?
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By Christina Vercelletto
Portrait Of Young Woman With Mask On The Street.
8 Ways to Cope When Going Outside Doesn’t Feel Safe
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By Alison Kotch
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Do a Juice Cleanse
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By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
Young woman getting flu shot at doctor's office
8 Myths About the Flu Shot You Need to Stop Believing (Especially This Year)
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By Hallie Levine
Mother sending her daughter to school wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Kids Safe at In-Person School
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By Brittany Risher
A woman using the bathroom at home
6 Signs Your Immune System Is Weakened — and How to Make It Strong Again
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By Hallie Levine
woman looking away weraing a colorful protective face mask
What You Need to Know About Obesity and COVID-19
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By Molly Triffin
Woman sleeping in bed
7 Apps That Can Actually Help You Sleep (as Long as You Don't Use Them in Bed)
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By Kendall Wenaas
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The 5 Most Important Things to Ask Your Doctor When You Turn 65
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By Marygrace Taylor
Woman washing broccoli in the kitchen sink
10 Science-Backed Ways to Help Prevent Obesity
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By Bojana Galic
Young woman taking out toilet papers from shopping bag at home
What Your Frequency of Pooping Says About Your Gut Health
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By Karen Pallarito
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Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Overcome Burnout
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By Diana Bruk
Young couple
How to Set and Communicate Your Pandemic Boundaries With Friends and Family
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By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Grilled salmon garnished with green asparagus and tomatoes
The 6 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for People With Psoriasis
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By Marygrace Taylor
Senior Black Woman with Coffee
6 Positive Changes That Take Place in Your Body as You Age
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By Jaime Osnato
girl running with mask
What Are Face Mask Brackets and Are They Effective?
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By Brittany Risher
Young woman doing remote job interview on video conference using laptop at home
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Job Searching Safely During Lockdown
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By Marygrace Taylor
African American sportswoman doing plank
How Exercise Affects PCOS, and the Best Workouts to Do
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By Molly Triffin
illustration of martini glass on nightstand next to bed with moon and stars out the window
How Bad Is It Really to Drink Alcohol Before Bed?
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By Amanda Gardner
woman wearing yellow sweater lying down on couch holding head with headache
The Best Painkillers for Every Type of Pain — and How to Choose What’s Best for You
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman at home wearing a facemask and adjusting her face shield to avoid COVID-19
Should We Be Wearing Face Shields, Too?
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By Amanda Gardner
illustration of hand pulling disinfectant wipe from container with green background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Disinfecting Wipes on Your Hands if You Don’t Have Sanitizer?
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By Molly Triffin
Woman using phone in lavatory
Why Reading on the Toilet Can Be Bad for Your Butt
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By The LIVESTRONG.com Team
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The 30-Day Gut-Health Reset Will Improve Your Health From the Inside Out
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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How to Fine-Tune Your Healthy Habits for Lasting Gut Health
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By Madeleine H. Burry
bottle of probiotics supplements, yogurt and pear on gray background with colorful shapes
Why Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Is So Important — and Exactly What to Eat
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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4 Things to Cut Back on for a Healthier Gut
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By Madeleine H. Burry
illustration of orange gut-health tracker notebook on gray background with colorful shapes
How to Track Your Food, Mood and Poop for Better Gut Health
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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3 Simple Self-Care Strategies to Give Your Digestive System a Break
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By Bojana Galic
Woman using anti-anxiety app.
9 Anti-Anxiety Apps That Will Help You De-Stress and Manage Your Emotions
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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Decoding Your Gut: The Ultimate Guide to the Microbiome, Digestive Issues and More
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By Marygrace Taylor
close up illustration ofperson biting nails with red lipstick and red-orange background
How Bad Is It Really to Bite Your Nails?
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By Hallie Levine
A waitress in a restaurant wearing a face mask
3 Steps to Take to Dine Out Safely in the Age of COVID-19
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By Amanda Gardner
Close view of health care worker's hands with blue disposable gloves taking sample for coronavirus testing
6 Scenarios Where You Should Get a COVID-19 Test and What to Expect
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By Alex Taylor
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Did You Know Medicare Can Help You Stay Fit? Here’s How to Get in on the Benefits
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By Bojana Galic
Illustration of smart phone next to bed depicting blue light before sleep
How Bad Is It Really to Use Blue Light Before Bed?
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By Molly Triffin
closeup of 7-day medicine pillbox with pills on wooden table
What You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Risk if You Take Certain Medications
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
Bone broth soup made from beef
What Is the GAPS Diet, and Will It Really Help Your Gut?
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By Claudia Thompson
Asian women sitting in bed holding stomach with digestive problem
5 Common Digestive Problems and How They're Treated
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By Hallie Levine
Young man practicing Upward Facing Dog Pose on red mat surrounded by house plants
Take Care of Your Heart Year-Round With This Simple Checklist
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By Maria C Masters
Caregiver at home visit during Lockdown
7 Medical Appointments You Shouldn't Skip Right Now
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By Marygrace Taylor
smiling doctor waving to patient on laptop during telemedicine appointment
The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine — and What to Expect at Your First Appointment
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By Kate Bratskeir
mixed media image showing hand saying 'no' to green bottle of artificial tears
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Hold Back Tears
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By Amanda Gardner
Kombucha Fermented tea, Probiotic food for gut health
Synbiotics May Be Probiotics’ Buzzy Cousin — but Do You Really Need Them for Gut Health?
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By Anika Nayak
lonely woman in peach sweater sitting on gray couch looking down at smartphone
6 Health Risks of Loneliness — and How to Cope When You Feel Alone
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By Amanda Gardner
Man looking at bottles of over-the-counter pill bottles from medicine cabinet with reflection in mirror
What's the Best Over-the-Counter Option When You Have a Fever?
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By Molly Triffin
illustration of hands squeezing blue bottle of hand sanitizer on tan background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Hand Sanitizer All the Time?
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By Christine Yu
Asian female Doctor in green uniform wearing glasses and face mask talking to patient
What You Should and Shouldn’t Do if You Have a Positive COVID-19 Antibody Test
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By Heather Mayer Irvine
Nurse giving capsule to senior adult woman.
Many of Us Are Deficient in Vitamin D — Here’s What That Means for Our Immune Systems
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By Anthea Levi
closeup of bowl with yogurt and spoon in female hands
Why Probiotics Are So Crucial for Your Health — and How to Get More of Them in Your Diet
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By Anthea Levi
overhead of cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage
How to Support Your Gut Health With Fiber-Rich, Nutritious Prebiotics
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By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Fresh natural homemade organic yogurt with berries
Scientists Still Don’t Entirely Understand the Microbiome. Here’s What We Know So Far
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By Marygrace Taylor
Sick woman with fever checking her temperature in bed
The Ultimate Guide to Recovering From COVID-19
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By Christine Mugnolo
Women kneeling tying running sneakers
12 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health
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By Molly Triffin
illustration of expired over-the-counter medications in medicine cabinet on blue tile bathroom wall
How Bad Is It Really to Take Expired Over-the-Counter Medicine?
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By Madeleine H. Burry
woman doctor in white coat reviews a patient's medical records in glass conference room
Everything You Need to Know About Breast Cancer, From Prevention to Living Well After a Diagnosis
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By Karen Pallarito
New normal after coronavirus pandemic woman with trendy mask.
8 Mistakes That Make Your Face Mask Less Effective
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By Claudia Thompson
raw salmon with tomatoes, onion and lemon in white casserole dish
4 Healthy Foods to Eat (and 3 to Avoid) When You Have Breast Cancer
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By Hallie Levine
Woman changing water container of dehumidifier at home. Dampness in apartment. Modern air dryer
5 Unhealthy Mistakes People Make With Dehumidifiers
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By Hallie Levine
Closeup on stylish woman enjoying freshness in front of fan
8 Clever, Cheap Ways to Handle a Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning
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By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Woman stretching outside wearing arm band and headphones
6 Science-Backed Ways to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
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By Marygrace Taylor
Young woman runner tying pink shoelaces
Why Exercise Is Important for People With Breast Cancer, and the Best Workouts to Do
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By Bojana Galic
Two young women talking and wearing protective face masks
A Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Reuniting With Loved Ones in Person
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