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senior men at a campsite drinking coffee before a hike. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Should you combine coffee and exercise? If so, when and how? Betty Gold of RealSimple examines the connection. Image
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Coffee and Exercise: Before or After?

The answer might surprise you

By Betty Gold, RealSimple.com | March 24, 2023
outdoor exercise group. Image by Pojoslaw, for article on pampering fitness tips. Image
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10 Pampering Fitness Tips

How to make outdoor exercise more enjoyable and rewarding

By Annie Tobey | March 24, 2023
dietary supplements and a tape measure. Will taking a probiotic supplement help you lose weight? Mayo Clinic weighs in on the probiotics and weight loss connection – and if there is one. Image
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The Probiotics and Weight Loss Connection

Will a probiotic supplement help you lose weight?

By Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic | March 17, 2023
man with tired eyes, rubbing his eyes, from eyestrain from computer. By Fizkes. Blue light-blocking glasses are said to benefit the eyes by blocking blue light from electronics. Are they really useful or simply hype? Image
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Blue Light-Blocking Glasses: Useful or Hype?

While gaining in popularity, it is wise to consider their value

By Gretchen Kelly, O.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | February 24, 2023
Woman reading a book outside by a pond. By Valmedia Creatives. Becoming healthier can seem intimidating, but these 10 easy, healthy actions to do regularly can make a world of difference. Image
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10 Small, Healthy Actions You Can Do for You

You don’t need to make major changes in order to feel better

By Alex Richards & Maggie Seaver, RealSimple.com | January 27, 2023
Hand holding pills. Over-the-counter zinc supplements could be one way to make cold and flu season a bit easier. What can we do to prevent and treat seasonal illnesses? We look at zinc for colds and flu and Covid. Does it really work? Image
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Zinc for Colds and Flu – and Covid 19

Sure, but does it work?

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | January 13, 2023
depressed woman, photo by Anna Griessel. If you’ve been struggling with depression for some time now, it may be tempting to turn to medication to cope with symptoms. However, there are plenty of other ways to overcome depression without medication Image
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6 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Any Medication

January 12, 2023
distressed woman Fizkes. As a recovering addict and a health and wellness coach, Dr. Peter Grinspoon has learned the importance of recognizing and defusing cognitive distortions. Image
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Tame Your Cognitive Distortions

How to recognize and manage these internal monsters

By Peter Grinspoon, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | January 6, 2023
two women chatting, outside, seated, with coffee. Image by Dean Bertoncelj. These 5 gratifying resolutions are easy and enjoyable, yet they can improve us from the inside out so we can achieve the external goals. Image
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Five Gratifying Resolutions for Any Day of the Year

Make yourself these easy and soulful promises, experts say

By Brittany Risher, RealSimple.com | January 4, 2023
Soldier sitting and talking on a phone while also looking at a laptop for resources, such as resources are available to help veterans managing IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Image courtesy of Getty Images via Family Features. Image
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Veterans Managing IBD

Battling inflammatory bowel disease, inc. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

By Family Features | November 8, 2022

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