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Start doing your push-ups now! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently announced he will host a fitness competition show on NBC, and it is currently accepting applications …
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A lot of us drink. Too many of us drink a lot. Worldwide, each person 15 years and older consumes 13.5 grams of pure alcohol …
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I’m a health writer with a dirty secret: I drink way too much diet soda. The duplicitous nature of this habit was glaring as I …
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Sara Hebard is going through the unimaginable pain of dealing with the death of her 8-year-old son, Liam. But, despite her grief, she shared her …
Have you ever had one of those days where you fall and wish your body came equipped with an air bag? OK, that sounds kind …
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On Saturday, January 13, Tandy Harmon was an energetic maid of honor, running around with her best friend and making last-minute wedding preparations. Harmon didn’t …
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The flu season at the beginning of 2018 has been worse than normal across the United States, even for the people charged with keeping people safe …
Read moreThis nurse was fired for not coming to work when she was sick with the flu
A bill that would ban smokers from lighting up in the car if there’s a minor inside is one step closer to becoming law in …
Read moreThis state could soon make it illegal for you to smoke with children in the car
If you are planning to travel in the coming weeks or months, you may be concerned about the potential risk of catching the flu on …
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Now in its 14th season, “Grey’s Anatomy” appears to be working to keep viewers engaged, including bringing old characters back and teasing a possible character …
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Gordon Ramsey has helped many people pack on pounds over the years with his world-renowned cooking—but now he’s in the spotlight for losing some weight. …
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The current flu season has already reached epidemic proportions, with schools closing for “flu days,” hospitals seeing overcrowding and at least 37 pediatric deaths reported …
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A long walk on the beach with your significant other sounds super romantic, right? Maybe not. One Canadian couple seems to have gotten more than …
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Phones have been ringing off the hook at Hart Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio since the beginning of the new year, pharmacist Eric Gillespie said. It’s …
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This year’s flu season in full swing and has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so widespread that emergency rooms are overcrowding and some schools are even …
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Tide Pods have been making a lot of headlines lately—but not for their stain-cleaning power. Instead, the product has gained notoriety for the so-called “Tide …
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When we picture marathoners, we tend to imagine svelte, muscular specimens of humanity, people who look as if they’ve been natural-born athletes their entire lives. …
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After bravely sharing the heartbreaking news that she’d recently lost a pregnancy, actress Vanessa Marcil was quickly embraced by other women online who’ve gone through …
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In today’s society, it’s not uncommon to hear people proclaim, “I’m tired.” And it’s not a surprise. We’re all super busy, and most of us …
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They say you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel, but researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are out to disprove that. A group from the university …
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Nau gao thanh com. (Cooked rice takes time.) It’s a phrase Rodney Nguyen’s mom would say to him growing up. These words have also helped …
A runny nose, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, fever, headache, diarrhea: If you came down with these symptoms in the middle of winter, you’d probably …
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At some point, we have all probably thought about what we would do if we were given just weeks to live: the things we’d do, …
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Did you know that your desk likely has more bacteria than a toilet? You read that right, your desk at work or home likely has …
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No one likes a blanket hog. Few things are more annoying than a sleeping buddy who steals your half of the blankets at night, leaving …
Read moreIKEA Is Fighting Blanket Hogs With This Unique Duvet Idea
My name is Marie, and I currently weigh 323 pounds. That’s a number most people wouldn’t share or say aloud to anyone. Heck, it’s not …
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At some point in life, about one in three people in the United States develops shingles, which is a painful skin rash that’s extremely painful …
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Pop star Demi Lovato is offering fans a little something extra on her upcoming Tell Me You Love Me tour. In addition to seeing the …
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In today’s society, it’s common for adults to take up meditation, yoga, new forms of spirituality and other centering practices in order to keep their …
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The father of an Indiana mother of two who died three days after a flu diagnosis is sharing his daughter’s story in hopes of urging …
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It’s apparently safe to eat romaine lettuce again. On Jan. 25, officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the …
Read moreCDC, FDA declare end to deadly E. coli outbreak linked to leafy greens
Ah, our cell phones. They are an important part of our lives. We get so much from them: calendars, online shopping, music, videos, social media. …
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Last year, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak endured every pet owner’s worst nightmare when her dog bit her four-year-old son. Kolciak’s dog Sinn, …
Nothing satisfies my hunger quite like a big bowl of noodles. It’s a trait that I have passed down to my kids, and pasta is …
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4 percent of the population, had diabetes as of 2015. As more people learn to …
Flu season is in full swing, and it’s already been declared the worst one in years. But with all the flu cases going around, it’s …
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We all know the grandmotherly wisdom of serving chicken soup to someone with a cold, but does this particular meal really have medicinal properties? Could …
Read moreStudies aiming to prove if chicken soup can help cure the common cold
When it comes to losing weight, are friends your allies or your weight-loss foes? Although our family and friends want the best for us, there …
Read moreHow your friends might be sabotaging your efforts to lose weight
Doctors call it the “weekend effect.” Patients in the hospital are more likely to die off-hours — whether it’s due to a brain bleed, a …
Read moreResearch proves why you are more likely to die in a hospital on the weekend
The latest episode of NBC’s “This Is Us” has left a lot of fans panicking about the safety of something many of us have in …
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While cold temperatures and snowy weather may keep most people indoors, all that inside time certainly takes a toll. But no matter how cold it …
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Having someone to go on a weight-loss journey with you can be a major motivator, and that’s a huge part of the reason why Becky …
Read moreHusband, wife in their 70s lose nearly 400 pounds together
Sure, everyone wants a lean and toned body, but the truth of the matter is that most people simply don’t put in the effort to …
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As many of us know, the flu season can run anywhere from October through May. Influenza viruses tend to hit us the hardest during the …
Read moreThis is when you should you go to the emergency room for flu symptoms
Robert Leibowitz was desperate for a kidney when he decided to take matters into his own hands. He had been waiting on donors lists with …
Read moreThe dad who wore a T-shirt at Disney World asking for a kidney just underwent a transplant
This time of year, many people are using their New Year’s resolutions as a way to create healthier eating habits. One popular diet is the …
Read more9 easy paleo dinner recipes you can throw together in no time
Whether it’s just that time of year or you’re a chronic sinus sufferer, I hear you. I’ve dealt with allergies and sinus issues since childhood. …
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This flu season is turning into one of the worst in years. At least 30 children have died from flu-related causes this flu season. Right …