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Knee  Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form Of Osteoarthritis—Here Are the Causes

Knee Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form Of Osteoarthritis—Here Are the Causes

It is a leading cause of pain and loss of function, but mild symptoms can often be managed with lifestyle changes.

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Gratitude Changes Your Brain. Here’s How.

Gratitude Changes Your Brain. Here’s How.

Gratitude helps people see that even when life is hard, there are still things worth appreciating.

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Why You Should Cook and Chill Potatoes Before Mashing

Why You Should Cook and Chill Potatoes Before Mashing

Chill cooked potatoes to boost resistant starch, then reheat, mash, and serve with savory, gluten-free gravy–made with or without pan drippings.

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American Favorites with a Healthy Spin

American Favorites with a Healthy Spin

In this series, we give American favorites a healthier twist with thoughtful ingredient swaps and cooking-method changes that preserve the flavors people love.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Sleep Well

What Happens to Your Body When You Sleep Well

During sleep, your body repairs and restores itself across multiple organ systems.

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This Is Your Brain on Sugar

This Is Your Brain on Sugar

Sugar creates a powerful but fleeting sense of pleasure, and its effects ripple far beyond what we can see.

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Infographic: Your Essential Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Infographic: Your Essential Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Be ready for the unexpected with the essential supplies and plans to keep your family safe and comfortable.

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Everyday Lift and Carry Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Everyday Lift and Carry Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Bad lifts hurt backs, and poor carries can lead to falls. Here are several common lifts done right, and advice for carrying.

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Uterine Fibroids: Affect Up to 70 Percent of Women By Age 50—Here Are the Causes

Uterine Fibroids: Affect Up to 70 Percent of Women By Age 50—Here Are the Causes

Fibroids can range in size from microscopic to as large as a melon. Many women may have them without ever knowing, as fibroids often cause no symptoms.

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The Surprising Benefits of Talking to Strangers

The Surprising Benefits of Talking to Strangers

Brief conversations with people we don’t know can be more fulfilling than we expect.

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Smoky Broccoli Cheese Chicken Soup Without the Heavy Cream

Smoky Broccoli Cheese Chicken Soup Without the Heavy Cream

Blended potato thickens the broth, while chicken and smoked cheese give every bowl rich, savory flavor and nearly 50 grams of protein.

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Sourdough: A Long-Fermented Bread That Benefits Digestion, Blood Sugar, and the Gut

Sourdough: A Long-Fermented Bread That Benefits Digestion, Blood Sugar, and the Gut

Sourdough’s potential health benefits depend on more than just the length of fermentation.

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Planks: 6 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Planks: 6 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

A properly done plank makes for a strong core–essential for balance and stability. Done improperly, they have some drawbacks.

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Candida Auris: A Fungus Often Resistant to Multiple Drugs–Here Are the Causes

Candida Auris: A Fungus Often Resistant to Multiple Drugs–Here Are the Causes

Invasive C. auris infections have been associated with mortality rates of 30 percent to 60 percent among hospitalized patients.

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Push-Ups: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Push-Ups: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

A poorly performed push-up form can do more harm than good.

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Kidney Cancer: One of the 10 Most Common Cancers—Here are the Symptoms

Kidney Cancer: One of the 10 Most Common Cancers—Here are the Symptoms

Kidney cancer symptoms can overlap with other conditions like urinary tract infections or kidney stones.

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9 Unexpected Consequences of Routine Medical Tests

9 Unexpected Consequences of Routine Medical Tests

Medical tests can be lifesaving, but few patients are ever told about the unexpected scenarios.

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Squats: 6 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Squats: 6 Common Mistakes and How to Do Them Properly

Squats can build powerful leg muscles and decrease your risk of falls, but you have to perform them correctly.

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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: One of the Most Common Orthopedic Procedures–Here’s What to Know

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: One of the Most Common Orthopedic Procedures–Here’s What to Know

This minimally invasive procedure treats a range of knee problems, including meniscus tears, damaged ligaments, and loose fragments.

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Are GLP-1s Really Miracle Drugs?

Are GLP-1s Really Miracle Drugs?

The drug shows promise across multiple diseases, but the story is more complex.

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Grounding: The Practice of Reconnecting With Earth–Here Are 14 Potential Benefits

Grounding: The Practice of Reconnecting With Earth–Here Are 14 Potential Benefits

The central hypothesis is that grounding allows the body to interact with the Earth’s natural electrical environment.

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5 Trunk Rotation Exercises to Maintain a Flexible, Functional Spine

5 Trunk Rotation Exercises to Maintain a Flexible, Functional Spine

Flexible backs can optimize movement and help avoid pain. These trunk rotation exercises can maximize your spine's flexibility and your overall quality of life.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Regularly 

What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Regularly 

That daily coffee habit? It may ripple through your body in ways most people don’t expect.

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Alternative Ways to Retrain Our Eyes and Improve Vision

Alternative Ways to Retrain Our Eyes and Improve Vision

Some optometrists are shifting their focus from glasses and surgery to improving eye function to address eye fatigue and blurry vision.

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Carry Science: 6 Carrying Exercises for Strengthening a Multitude of Muscles

Carry Science: 6 Carrying Exercises for Strengthening a Multitude of Muscles

Humankind has been carrying items for thousands of years, and there's therapeutic value in doing so. These carrying exercises can help make you stronger.

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Thyroid Cancer: Silent but Treatable—11 Warning Signs to Watch For

Thyroid Cancer: Silent but Treatable—11 Warning Signs to Watch For

The thyroid gland is particularly sensitive to radiation.

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Honey-Sweetened Almond Flour Cookie Dough Bites

Honey-Sweetened Almond Flour Cookie Dough Bites

Skip ultra-processed snacks and satisfy your sweet craving with whole-food cookie dough bites rich in protein and healthy fats.

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