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Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

These tips might help you ‘unbreak’ your heart after losing someone

Suzy Hopkins’ life was suddenly turned upside down. After 30 years of marriage, her husband unexpectedly left her to get…

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

Maternal health Women’s health Abortion rights See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Amid a constantly changing…

Study holds warning on pandemic drinking

Scientists estimate that a one-year increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic will result in 8,000 additional deaths from…

Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. “This is…

Viva la coffee shop: Why we need to meet up in them, now!

May I recommend … hangin’ out in coffee shops Coffee shops may not save the world, but with every frothy…

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5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in…

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday…

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing thoughts for better sleep. The…

1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would…

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

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My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube...

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There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her...