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Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say

Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests

Chair yoga is not just for older people. It’s good for everyone, especially the desk-bound

How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

Your 10-step guide to moving better

Food, exercise and social connection are three important pillars for healthy aging.

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What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging

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This arm exercise helps you strengthen your whole body

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5 ways to increase your happiness through exercise

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You’re not weak. You’re just using the wrong weights in the gym 1:49

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Grab a paper plate and try this quick and surprisingly challenging total-body workout 3:35

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Food

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Does your teen consume protein supplements? Here’s what experts say

Your preference for spicy foods may be all in your head

The cooking method you need to learn to get excited about vegetables this fall, expert says

‘I’ve never experienced pain like that’: Consumers pay the price for untested food ingredients

Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds

Sleep

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Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

The new secret to unlock restful sleep: Evening exercise breaks

The most devastating sleep disorder of all, according to an expert

Mindfulness

Delaying opening your apps in the morning could set you up for a better day, experts said.

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One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood

If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress

What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

Rejection therapy is trending on TikTok. Here’s what experts have to say about it

What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them

What is ‘sharenting’? How parents could be harming their kids on social media

Relationships

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More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why

5 ways to support your friends with cancer, according to CNN’s Sara Sidner

Being a parent is hard work and ‘massively inconvenient.’ Dr. Becky Kennedy offers 5 tips to help you cope

Parents can learn a lot from the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game

Teens are feeling pressured and burned out. Here’s how to help

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