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6 Simple Ways to Protect Your Lungs from Covid-19
Keeping your lungs strong is more vital now than ever, with everything from colds to COVID floating around and trying to cause trouble. Thankfully, experts say boosting respiratory health can be as simple as relaxing in front of the TV and treating yourself to some chocolate. Sound too good to be true? Keep reading for…
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Antidepressants Work, According to Review of More Than 500 Studies
Treating depression is complicated, and while there are a variety of “natural” treatment methods — therapy, exercise, and spending time outdoors — that work for some patients, many people turn to antidepressant medications to mange their condition. Sadly, an unrelenting stigma still surrounds the use of antidepressants — though doctors are hopeful that the results…
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3 Simple Ways to Ward Off Age-Related Vision Loss
An astonishing 90 percent of folks will have the beginnings of cataracts by age 65, without even realizing it! Luckily, a few tricks protect your eyes and ward off age-related vision loss: Put on cheap sunglasses. Research finds that wearing them even on overcast days cuts the risk of cataracts in half by blocking UVB,…
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Adding This Popular Powder to Your Coffee Can Boost Your Metabolism and Help Build Muscle
When it comes to your morning cup o’ Joe, you’re probably used to adding in a little sugar and milk and going about your day. But if you want an extra boost along with that caffeine hit, you may want to consider including protein powder in your morning coffee. This addition could lead to incredible…
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Lower Heart Disease Risk by 14% With This Simple Food Swap
Are beans becoming the new steak? That’s probably a stretch, but replacing red meat with beans is not a bad idea. According to a study from the medical research journal The BMJ, eating more plant-based protein and less red meat may lower your risk of coronary heart disease. Though all of the study participants were…
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Why Going Meatless Once a Week is So Good for You — And the Environment
Going meatless from time to time is one of the single best things you can do for yourself and the environment. At least that’s the message I kept hearing: My social media feeds are full of people posting about eating vegetarian a day or two a week and I keep drooling over all the #MeatlessMonday…
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5 Reasons Queen Elizabeth Has Lived Such a Long, Healthy Life
For decades, Queen Elizabeth’s daily routine was mainly unknown to the masses. Sure, we’re aware of some of the cooky royal rules (no bare legs allowed!) and many have speculated about her inner workings (hello, The Crown!). But it wasn’t until now, that a new book has taken a real deep dive into the monarch’s…
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People Who Read Out Loud Are Less Forgetful, Study Finds
Being a full-time adult takes a toll on the ol’ memory bank. Don’t worry, it’s not that you’re getting old. We know you’re just busy remembering when the electric bill is due and which kid goes where on Tuesdays, in addition to the grocery list, your family responsibilities, and whatever it was that your husband…
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Lose Weight, Boost Your Gut Health, and Ward Off Heart Disease With This Keto-Friendly Veggie
Looking for new delicious ways to pack more nutrients into your diet? Then you should definitely add jicama to your next grocery cart. The root vegetable is packed with perks that can help you shed a few pounds, balance your gut health, and keep your heart healthy. Let’s start with a quick breakdown of the nutrition you can find in…
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Auditioning for ‘Survivor,’ Getting My First Brazilian Wax, and Other Ways I Learned to Laugh in My 50s
Concluding which of the 52 escapades on my “unbucket list” proved most awkward or frightening is still a toss-up. Perhaps it was my baring it all at a nude beach, while I questioned if the helicopter flying overhead might be taking aerial — or maybe areola? — photos. Amidst my terror, I managed a snicker…