It’s often said salt water is good for cuts. Or that sunscreen isn’t needed on cloudy days. But both are incorrect, says Isabel Valdez, a…
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Good sleep is hard to come by for the 25 percent of Americans who experience a period of severe insomnia each year, new research suggests.…
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Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss. Vegan…
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For fun and fitness, it’s hard to beat the value of a stability ball. You can do exercises to strengthen muscles, improve balance and increase…
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More good news for coffee lovers: Having three or more cups of “joe” each day may help ward off serious liver ailments, new research suggests.…
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The dilemma is all too familiar: It’s Monday morning, you walk into your office and see that someone has left a big box of donuts…
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You’re probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses — these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their…
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Taking time off reduces many workers’ stress and re-energizes them, but those benefits disappear once they’re on the job again, researchers say. Moreover, many people…
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If you swim in the ocean, you should be aware of dangerous rip tides, sometimes called rip currents. Most often, these fast-moving flows of water…
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Swimming is a great way to stay active and spend time with family and friends. But if you or a family member has an intestinal…
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Experiencing other cultures, visiting world landmarks and tasting foreign cuisines are just some of the pleasures of international travel. But for a safer trip, take…
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A majority of women with an early form of a common breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy, depending on the results of a…
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