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PREVENTION PICKS
CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU WANT TO SNAG!
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January 2025
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YOUR JANUARY TO-DO LIST
CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU GET DONE!
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January 2025
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Take a Breather - Follow along to increase your peace.
With so much hustle and bustle packed into just a couple of short months, this time of year can feel overwhelming-but you can tame the pandemonium and focus on joy with a little bit of quiet "me time" spent meditating. "Taking a few moments to ground yourself, find your center, and reconnect with the present can make all the difference in calming the chaos," says Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, a certified meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness. We asked her to write a quick guided meditation just for you.
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November 2024
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Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
Upgrade your morning with this flavor-packed, fuss-free meal.
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November 2024
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BEST SNACKS for People With Diabetes
WORRIED THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET YOUR SNACK ON WHILE MANAGING DIABETES?
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November 2024
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5 Best GLUCOSE METERS
WHETHER YOU ARE PREDIAIBETIC OR HAVE TYPE 2 OR TYPE 1 DIABETES, maintaining steady blood glucose levels is key to feeling your best.
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November 2024
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Your Diabetes QUESTIONS, Answered
DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN THE COUNTRY, with nearly 15% of adults dealing with some form of the disease.
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November 2024
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MY DIAGNOSIS I Knew My Chest Pains Weren't Normal
ER doctors sent her home several timesuntil she nearly died.
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November 2024
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Kitchen Mishaps 101
Expert tips for dealing with accidents and how to stay safe
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November 2024
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HINKING DRINKING
It turns out that what we thought we knew about the health benefits of a daily tipple might have come from skunked science. Here's a fresh look, without the beer goggles.
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November 2024
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MEET THE EXPERTS Nerding Out on Nutrition
A registered dietitian discusses how good food makes good health possible.
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November 2024
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5 MYTHS ABOUT VAGINAS
Let's clear up a few persistent (and shameinducing) ideas about grooming, scent, and more.
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November 2024
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IS YOUR PET GETTING OLD?
As a pet ages, health issues can crop up even if they still behave like a youngster. Here, see if you know how to care for a graying pet.
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November 2024
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YOUR NOVEMBER TO-DO LIST
CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU GET DONE!
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November 2024
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Your Do-Anywhere Workout
Take this simple full-body plan with you when you're traveling over the holidays.
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November 2024
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ONE LITTLE PILL IS HAVING A MOMENT
HERE'S WHY YOU'RE HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT MIFEPRISTONE, AND WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO WOMEN'S HEALTH.
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November 2024
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The Intuition Intervention
Heeding that \"Something doesn't feel right\" instinct can be the difference between unnecessary suffering and getting the treatment you need.
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December 2024
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WHAT'S UP WITH...RANDOM WHISKERS
Chin, lip, cheek—a single wiry hair or more than one) can grow in the most inconvenient spot.
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December 2024
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GOOD-MOOD FOODS
Tasty ways to help your emotions stay steady
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December 2024
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5 Ways to STAY SHARPER Longer
SOME ADVICE FOR BRAIN STRENGTH, LIKE EATING A HEALTHY DIET, is pretty straightforward. Other recommendations, however, have become so broad-Do crossword puzzles! Get more sleep!-that you may feel stuck as to how to reap the brain benefits. Here, experts share what to focus on.
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December 2024
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Is ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Hereditary?
IT'S HEARTBREAKING TO WATCH A PARENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S LOSE THEIR MEMORY, speech, and ability to take care of themselves. The degenerative brain disease has no cure, and it's only natural to tes deg think, If Mom has it, does that mean I will get it too? The answer depends on many factors, including genetic ones:
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December 2024
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How Your Brain GROWS UP
YOUR BRAIN ISN'T STAGNANT; THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFETIME, MANY CHANGES occur as a result of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that accompany emotional, intellectual, and physical milestones, says Dr. Natteru. Use this overview of common milestones to prep for what may be ahead for you or your kids.
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December 2024
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MEET Your Brain
THINK OF THIS ORGAN AS YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM, a miracle of efficiency with billions of nerve cells that coordinate everything from eye blinks to emotions. Whether you're making coffee or answering a text, your brain takes in information from multiple sources, then deciphers the data in an instant so you can act.
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December 2024
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GOOD-FOR-YOU GIFTS
Perfect picks for everyone you love
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December 2024
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CHALLENGE Add More Joy to Your Winter
Happiness doesn't need to fade with the daylight.
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December 2024
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the biggest health breakthroughs of 2024
Our country may be divided about many things, but when it comes to our health, there is plenty for all of us to celebrate. Here, new tests, promising treatments, and important conversations (hello, menopause!) to cheer for in the new year.
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December 2024
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NATURAL FIXES Ease Your Eczema
Try these holistic remedies to get relief for irritated skin.
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December 2024
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5 MYTHS ABOUT THYROID HEALTH
It's true that this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck keeps your metabolism on course, but it is not to blame every time things go south. Here's your monthly fact-check.
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December 2024
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WHY AM I SICK...AGAIN?
It's puzzling: It seems as if everyone's UNDER THE WEATHER MORE FREQUENTLY these days than before the pandemic. But that perception may be A COVID MIND TRICK. Here, top doctors help us piece together the truth.
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November 2024
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Walk Away Pain - One of the best things you can do to ease joint and back pain and ward off future ouches is so very simple: just take it step by step.
Prevention's loyal readers are walking superfans, so we know you're aware of the boundless benefits of walking a regular routine keeps you fit and helps you maintain muscle strength (crucial during later-life years), and walking is fantastic for flexibility and balance. Yet here's one win from walking that you might not know as much about: It's a proven pain reducer.
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