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Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why.

WEBWhile most people appreciate the health advantages that come from running, cycling, or lifting weights, fewer people understand the benefits that come from …

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Ground-level ozone is getting worse. Here's what it means for …

WEBHere's what it means for your health. The increase in ground-level ozone caused by climate change raises the chance of respiratory problems – people with …

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Why climate change is still the greatest threat to human health

WEBAir pollution is detrimental to human health. Malnutrition is linked to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It can also increase the risk …

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In a first, microplastic particles have been linked to heart disease

WEBA groundbreaking new study shows how the presence of these tiny plastic particles in arteries likely affects your health—and may increase your risk of death …

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Walking is the sixth vital sign. Here’s how to do it right.

WEBRather than thinking about picking up a foot and placing it in front of you, use your feet to provide propulsion and push the ground away. And don’t look down, …

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What is the coronavirus

WEBA lab technician begins semi-automated testing for COVID-19 at Northwell Health Labs on March 11, 2020, in Lake Success, New York. An emergency use …

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What is the gut microbiome—and how can it affect your health

WEBThe gut microbiome is made up of all the microbiota that live in our intestinal tracts, including the stomach. Most, however, hang out in the colon, the longest part of …

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5 Ways Climate Change Will Affect You: Health Risks

WEBTicks could be in much of the eastern U.S. by 2080. Trauma from floods, droughts, and heat waves can lead to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and suicide. More heat …

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The unexpected health benefits of Ozempic and Mounjaro

WEBPatients using Ozempic—a brand-name version of the generic medication semaglutide—to treat their type 2 diabetes, are discovering other health benefits, such …

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The U.S. plans to limit PFAS in drinking water. What does that …

WEBThe EPA’s plan to limit forever chemicals will be costly, experts say—but will protect millions of Americans from a host of health problems. Forever chemicals, known …

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7 medical breakthroughs that gave us hope in 2023

WEBFrom gene therapy to Alzheimer’s treatment, predicting pancreatic cancer to pioneering reproduction methods, there were many promising discoveries in 2023 that …

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Air pollution kills millions every year, like a ‘pandemic in slow …

WEBAir pollution kills millions every year, like a ‘pandemic in slow motion’ Dirty air is a plague on our health, causing 7 million deaths and many more preventable …

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9 simple ways to boost your mental health, according to science

WEBAlthough all forms of exercise are good for your mental health, some research suggests that bicycling has extra benefits. Photograph By JUAN COBO, Nat …

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12 innovations that will revolutionize the future of medicine

WEBBlink and There’ll Be a Bionic Eye Building a bionic eye has many challenges, but researchers may have just solved one of them: Using 3D technology, they printed an …

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Is chocolate actually good for you

WEBWhite chocolate is a source of sugar, fat, and calories—but not much that might be considered beneficial to human health. So a general rule of thumb is that …

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What is ashwagandha—and what are its health benefits

WEBIts other benefits are reducing inflammation, increasing energy, alleviating anxiety, and improving sleep.”. It’s believed ashwagandha works by regulating the …

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No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here's why.

WEBMIND, BODY, WONDER. No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here's why. Scientists say adding more olive oil to your diet can positively impact your …

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Meet the mom who took on toxic waste—and won

WEBBy Erin Blakemore. April 19, 2024. When Lois and Harry Gibbs moved to a three-bedroom home in Niagara Falls, New York, in 1972, the young wife thought she’d …

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The rise of wellness travel, from rewilding to yoga and pilgrimages

WEBThe number of people concerned about their health and wellbeing has rocketed since the pandemic began. The stats are legion but among them, 80% of those …

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How our fear of aging has led to 'Sephora Kids'

WEBWhat is our fear of aging doing to our kids’ mental health? You may have heard about "Sephora Kids"—here's what experts say is behind the hordes of teens and …

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Want to strengthen your bones

WEBFebruary 14, 2024. When it comes to keeping bones healthy, many know about vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium needed to make skeletons strong. But while D …

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Do you have an inner monologue

WEBBut if you don’t think you have an inner monologue, Hurlbert says, there’s no reason for concern. "They are not part of being human,” he says. “Some people don't …

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Pilgrimages aren’t just spiritual anymore. They’re a workout.

WEBAs our understanding of the health benefits of walking grows, fitness enthusiasts are turning to traditional pilgrimage routes to nurture their mind, body, and …

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