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

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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

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

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

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Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows

Swapping soda for water and chips for fruit are great ways to lower your intake of ultraprocessed foods, Dicken said.

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Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows

The latest study should be a comfort for caffeine drinkers, but isn't necessarily a sign to start a new habit, Marcus said.

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Coffee could be more than a morning pick-me-up, according to new research

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Cognitive decline reduced by MIND diet, especially for women and Black people, study finds

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Toxic chemicals used in food preparation leach into human bodies, study finds

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Fitness

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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

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

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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