Wellness
Optimize your health with the latest research and advice from our experts
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Read ArticleGrief during the holidays: when derailing may put you back on track
For some, the holidays are complicated because they’re missing a loved one who has died.
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Read ArticleHold the phone? How to tell when your tween is ready for one
Parents who are thinking of getting their child a smartphone need to do some advance planning to make sure the whole family is ready for this new responsibility.
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Read ArticleAlcohol is not healthy; if you drink, do so in moderation
There is no recommended safe level of alcohol consumption, and people should not consume unhealthy calories in alcoholic drinks as a substitute for nutrient-dense calories from healthy foods.
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Read Article"Adrenal fatigue" isn't what ails you
If you feel fatigued or stressed, don't rush out to buy licorice root or Siberian ginseng: see a health care provider who can tell you if you're suffering from a real disease.
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Read ArticleHo-ho-ho-liday stress? Here’s how to avoid it.
Check out these tips on how to avoid holiday stress so that you can focus on the festivities.
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Read ArticleStuff nobody tells you about losing weight
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, talks about the things no one tells you about losing weight and the mental and physical effects it can have.
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Read ArticleFirst-aid tips and a DIY kit for minor cuts and scrapes
Proper care for minor cuts, wounds and scrapes reduces the risk of infection and helps minimize scarring. Treat them with these first-aid tips and make your own first-aid kit.
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Read ArticleBack to (Self-Love) School: 3 Steps to Returning to Yourself
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, gives three steps to returning to yourself and recommitting to yourself.
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Read ArticleExercise gets your brain in shape as well as your body
Working out for physical fitness is great, but exercise also improves your mental fitness.
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Read Article5 skin conditions you don’t want to bring home from the gym
Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.
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Read ArticleShould you weigh yourself daily?
A daily check-in with the bathroom scale may be a useful tracking tool, but healthy weight loss is a multi-faceted journey that is about more than just being skinny.
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Read ArticleDiverticulitis may be on the rise: Diet can decrease risk
The incidence of the intestinal disease diverticulitis appears to be increasing; the cause is not definitively known, but some likely culprits are, and a high-fiber diet may reduce risk.
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Read ArticleBringing suicide out of the darkness: Raising awareness, removing stigma
Each one of us is on the front lines of the suicide epidemic. We can pay attention, ask questions, listen without judgment and be present for those who are suffering.
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Read ArticleWhy older adults should review their medications
Everyone who takes medication should periodically review the types and dosages they are getting, especially seniors. Changes in the body, the diet or the symptoms can affect the way medications work.
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Read Article7 healthy strategies for getting over someone
Breaking up is hard to do, but finding and applying healthy coping strategies doesn’t have to be.
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Read ArticleWhat judging others also says about yourself
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, talks about what judging others really says about yourself
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Read ArticleWhy you shouldn't skimp on your post-workout stretch
Stretching after a workout can help you avoid injuries and reduces post-workout recovery time, stiffness.
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Read ArticleMilk alternatives: more satisfying choices than ever
Pea milk is just the latest in the growing trend of cow's milk substitutes, joining milks made of nuts, grains and plants (but not cockroaches - yet)
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Read Article6 food trends not for the faint of heart
When it comes to diet and nutrition, many people consider unusual foods that raise more than a few eyebrows.
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Read Article7 natural treatments for allergy relief
Allergy medication doesn’t seem to work? Consider one of these alternative treatments to alleviate runny nose, itchy eyes and other symptoms.
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