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Discover the latest health news, along with practical tips on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle by improving your diet and moving more. From proven home remedies to advice on managing and preventing chronic health conditions, we’ll keep you looking and feeling your best.

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16 Ways to Lose Weight Walking

Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge...


How to Deal with a Depressed Spouse

If you think your partner may be depressed, your first step is to pay attention to the clues to get...


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16 Silent Signs of Leukemia You Shouldn’t Ignore

Leukemia, or cancer of the blood cells, can cause subtle and surprising symptoms throughout the body. Here are some clear...


14 Weird Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter

Giving your brain new experiences will keep it healthier. Try these mini mental workout exercises to prevent memory loss and...


8 Science-Backed Reasons Why Adult Colouring Books Are Good for You

Once seen as child's play, colouring books for adults are now a nationwide craze. Here's why you should try it...


6 Ways to Avoid Getting Bitten By a Zika Virus Mosquito

The most effective way to protect yourself from the Zika virus is to prevent mosquito bites.


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Painful Facts About Kidney Stones

It’s important to know their cause, possible preventions and available treatments


29 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Cancer

Cancers don’t develop overnight. These cancer-fighting foods and other lifestyle moves can significantly reduce your cancer risk. Of course, you...

How to Look Younger: 10 Secrets Even Your Best Friend Doesn’t Know

Do you think you look older than you feel? If you improve your appearance, you'll feel better, too.


5 Ways You Can Literally Lose Weight In Your Sleep

Still dreaming about your weight-loss goals? Here’s how to sleep on them to shed extra pounds.


12 Outfit Mistakes That Make You Look Messy

On ordinary days, we'll let these mishaps slide. But when you're trying to make a good impression—a job interview or...


12 Ex-Smokers Reveal What Helped Them Actually Quit Smoking for Good

While some people have all the intentions to quit smoking for good, it becomes a bigger challenge than they ever...


9 Social Media Mistakes That Can Damage Your Relationships

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn—the ways to connect with others on social media are limitless, but don't let your online...


The Truth About Psoriatic Arthritis

There may be no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but the disease can be controlled through early diagnosis and proper treatment....


What to Say When Someone Is Sick (and Topics to Avoid)

It's difficult to know what to say when someone you care about is suffering. Here's a good list of conversation...


6 Spring Allergens You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Avoid sneezing and sniffling this spring by paying attention to these common allergy triggers.


4 Common Causes of Itchy Eyes (and How to Treat Them)

Do you suffer from irritated and itchy eyes? Here are four possible causes, and cures to help you find relief.

6 Brainy Habits of the Wisest People

Intelligence may be somewhat innate, but wisdom can most certainly be learned. Here's how to wise up at any age.


9 Meaningful Ways to Use Body Language to Get What You Want

From landing a job to losing weight, these body language tricks can do the work for you.


5 Ways Parental Pressure Can Cause More Harm Than Good

The road to raising kids is paved with good intentions, but even the most well-intentioned moms and dads can sometimes...


7 Surprising Ways to Get More Sleep

Think outside the box to reclaim your nighttime rest


10 Honest Marriage Quotes from Famous Men

Take a timeout for some romantic insight with these funny and heartfelt famous marriage quotes by men.


8 Clear Signs You Could Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Liking your things neat and organized is one thing; these OCD symptoms take it to another level.

When Medicines Do More Harm Than Good

If you’re older, you are at risk from the major problem of over-prescribing


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11 Simple Fashion Upgrades That Make You Look Expensive

A sturdy handbag and matching shoes go a long way.


3 Ways to Ease Knee Pain with Food

Millions of people have debilitating knee pain thanks to osteoarthritis. Remedies range from keeping active and dropping excess weight to...


7 Underrated Powers of Middle Children

“Middle child syndrome" describes the feelings of neglect and isolation thought to afflict many middle-born children. But recent research shows...


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6 Annoying Speaking Habits You Have, According to Science

It's not about what you say: it's about how (and when) you say it.


10 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman

Being a pregnant woman is challenging enough without having to deal with these thoughtless, smug and sometimes even cruel comments....