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POPULAR DIETS
Detox Diets Don’t Really Work
Detox diets aren’t really effective, and they can be dangerous to your health. You don’t need to go on a special cleanse or fast to remove toxins from your body.
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NUTRITION
Eat Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce Your Calories
A diet rich in fruit, veggies, and whole grains lowers the risk of several diseases. Research shows plant-based diets rev up metabolism for weight control, too.
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SLEEP CARE
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is associated with snoring. It has less obvious but important symptoms, too. And, left untreated, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences.
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NUTRITION
What Is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating doesn’t mean constantly eating whatever sounds yummy. It’s about being in touch with how, why, and when you eat — instead of focusing on diets.
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NUTRITION
How to Shop for Food Locally or Online
If you are buying food online or visiting supermarkets less often, you might rethink which of your local options is the best.
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NUTRITION
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Through 2025
The guidelines, which outline what Americans should eat at every stage of life, include advice for babies, but everyone should reduce their intake of sugar and alcohol.
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DENTAL HYGIENE
Self-care for Teeth and Gums: Fact and Fiction
Odds are, you can keep your teeth all your life - if you practice good oral hygiene. Finding out what works and what doesn’t for healthy teeth and gums is key.
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SLEEP CARE
Why Am I Tired All the Time?
If you’re not missing sleep but are often still tired during the day, you have several factors in your life that cause your fatigue. Here’s what you should know.
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NUTRITION
How to Maintain a Family Meal Routine
It’s worth making a habit of eating with your family several times a week. You’ll all eat more healthily if you sit down together, while improving your family’s social and emotional well-being.
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YOGA
Yoga for Neck Pain
Neck pain is rarely a sign of a serious medical problem, but it can be miserable when chronic. Research shows yoga for neck pain can bring non-drug relief.
Category,
WEIGHT LOSS
Extra Pounds Increase Your Risk of a Bad Case of COVID-19
If you’re overweight, you’re at risk for a number of illnesses. You include the coronavirus on that list; it is more dangerous the heavier you are. Learn more
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EXERCISE
Evening Exercise for Overweight Men
If you are an overweight man in early midlife on a high-fat diet, it matters when you work out. Evening exercise might be best. Here’s how to maximize your time.
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WEIGHT LOSS
Weight Loss Supplements Don’t Work
Losing weight is a frustrating slog for most of us, but supplements aren’t going to help. Luckily, there are other options to help you trim down to your ideal weight.
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EXERCISE
Outdoor Exercise Is Not Always Healthy
Exercise is one of the best things most people can do for their health. But strenuous activity in polluted air could put your cardiovascular system at risk.
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WEIGHT LOSS
Your Metabolism Doesn’t Change Before 60
Many people gain weight in their 40s and 50s, but research shows that our metabolisms remain very steady from age 20 to 60. Here's what you should know.