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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

With temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool.

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

Orange creamsicle or minty watermelon? Homemade popsicles are healthier than in the freezer aisle

Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances

Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn’t do

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Preeclampsia can be fatal for pregnant people and babies. New blood tests aim to show who’s at risk

At least one in 20 people who are pregnant develop a scary complication called preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that kills 70,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide every year.

Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training

You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training. Dr. Marcas Bamman thinks you should.

Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you

It’s been years since scientists established that the Mediterranean diet really is good for you. But nutrition experts say you can improve your health anywhere by mimicking at least one aspect of the diet — eat whatever fruits and vegetables are in season.

If you can’t stay indoors during this US heat wave, here are a few ideas

It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States.

How to navigate the end of your pet’s life

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas.

A large part of the US is preparing for a heat wave. Here’s how to stay safe

A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week, with health officials urging people to make plans now to stay safe.

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps

One in four older adults in the U.S. fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death. Falls are not inevitable.

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone remains available in the United States, even through the mail.

Here’s how you can improve your health by stopping negativity and embracing optimism

Do you tend to see things as glass half full or glass half empty? Numerous studies over the years have demonstrated a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes.

Life as a teen without social media isn’t easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline

The damaging consequences of social media are increasingly well documented, so some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans on social media use.

In their own words: What young people wish they’d known about social media

Kids constantly hear about the downsides of social media from the adults in their lives, often in the form of dire warnings and commands.

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

Patients can now see a growing array of doctors without leaving their living room recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end.

Eat whatever you want, just not whenever you want. This is how intermittent fasting works

Intermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.

Here’s how to get started on an outdoor exercise routine

For people who can’t stand the gym, working out in the fresh air might be the best option. To get started, build on what you enjoy.

Why I love my CSA (it’s more than the weekly box of fresh produce)

If you’re looking for fresh, locally grown food this summer, a Community-Supported Agriculture program might be the answer.

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it

Many people start no-buy challenges at the beginning of the year and commit to keep going until the end of it.

People are embracing the ‘no-buy year’ to save money and the environment

The self-imposed rules of a no-buy challenge are simple: participants pledge to stop buying non-essential items, be they unneeded shoes, additional beauty products or other impulse buys for a set amount of time, usually 12 months.

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Mosquito season is starting to rev up across much of the United States. So you might want to pause summer vacation planning and consider what to look for in insect repellents.

For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat

A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy.” But nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes.

Have you tried pink noise for sleep? Here’s what to know

White noise is frequently used to mask background sounds and it now has competition in a rainbow of colors.

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.

The Dow closed above 40,000 for the first time. The number is big but means little for your 401(k)

Through its long history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has offered a way for people to get a quick read on how Wall Street is doing.

If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how — and why — to try again

If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, you’re not alone. Experts say many people try it only once because they are antsy and feel they’re doing it wrong.

Here’s why raw milk drinkers need to be concerned about bird flu in US dairy cows

Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows. Federal officials warn about the health risks of drinking raw milk at any time, but especially during the outbreak.

Here’s what you can learn from a mom of three who runs a half-marathon a day

Helen Ryvar took up running in 2020 just before Britain went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic and after being told her ex-husband had died following a mental health battle.

Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

Living at home as long as possible is preferred by a vast majority of adults over 50. But the real estate market and inflation has made doing so less of a choice.

Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home

With a majority of Americans preferring to live in their own homes as long as possible, experts stress the importance of modifications to keep dwellings safe and accessible.

The blue light isn’t the only reason it’s a bad idea to look at screens at bedtime

Even people who know that looking at their smartphone in bed isn’t good for them do it anyway. If you’d like to stop, consider this.

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Yogurt sold in U.S. grocery store may soon have new labels that say the popular food might help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

So you’ve lost weight using Wegovy. Does that mean you can stop taking it?

Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them?

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