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Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds

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Clusters of additives in ultraprocessed foods linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds

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What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study

Experts weigh in on the factors behind a push for whole and 2% milk to return to US schools.

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Why RFK Jr. wants to return whole milk to schools

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Artificial sweetener found in diet drinks linked to brain changes that increase appetite, study finds

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Over half of US states are trying to eliminate food dyes. Here’s what you can do now

2F8BAYK Beef dripping or Tallow a rendered form of beef or mutton fat used in cooking or as a traditional shortening

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says beef tallow is healthier than seed oils. Is he right?

One of the items people place on their Haft-seen, or altar, is wheatgrass.

What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained

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Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

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RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters

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Fitness

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Stay motivated to work out by using mottos or mantras

Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting stiffer. 5 ways to keep mobile as you age

Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Sleep

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Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say

Mindfulness

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Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

That chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says

Video Shame, grief, fear. How writing it all down can ease chronic pain 2:03

Video Chronic pain? Your nervous system could be causing it for good reason 1:24

‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

Relationships

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Common roadblocks that men face in their male friendships and a road map for getting past them

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Putting yourself out there as a neurodivergent person, according to the ‘Love on the Spectrum’ cast

Teens are delaying getting their driver’s licenses. Parents want to know why

Sex shouldn’t be painful. Here’s what to do if it is

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Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says

More than 1 in 3 Black adults say they can’t swim. This team is trying to teach them and their kids

You can’t remember being a baby for a reason, new study finds

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