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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

No-jump HIIT workouts are a great option for many

What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging

This arm exercise helps you strengthen your whole body

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Stay safe while hiking in the heat by following this advice from experts

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How to exercise when it’s too hot outside

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A new study shows that 1 year of this kind of exercise yields results 4 years later

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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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Water: Are you drinking enough?

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Alcohol: Are you drinking too much?

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Food

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There is a link between the meat you eat and a chronic disease, according to new research

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says

Cut your risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change

Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

Sleep

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

Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts

Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Mindfulness

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Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue

Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline

Conserving your superpower, which is your attention span

Simone Biles’ winning strategy prioritizes mental health. Here’s how to do it

Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips

Relationships

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Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK

Overinvolved in your college kid’s life? It’s understandable but not helpful, experts say

5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds

At the end of the day, don’t we all want to be happy? Here are 5 ways to get there

Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?

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