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Preventive Health

Feel better with our guides to different areas of preventative health. We worked with health and wellness experts to offer the best advice on everything from sleeping better to easing anxiety. You can also find our picks for a great cooling pillow, a reliable weighted blanket, and more health-friendly finds.

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The Top 6 Health Benefits That Make Cucumbers So Good for You
Are You Stressed or Depressed? Mental Health Experts Help Explain the Difference
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Eating Chili Peppers May Help You Live Longer—and 8 More Health Perks of This Spicy Superfood
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Your Gut Health and Mental Health Are Closely Linked—Here’s How to Boost Them Both
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Tinned Fish Is Trending—6 Reasons Sardines Are One of the Healthiest You Can Eat
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All Beans Are Nutritious, But Black Beans Are Exceptionally Healthy
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Your Mouth Has a Microbiome, Too—Here Are 5 Ways to Take Care of It for Better Overall Health
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5 Ways Bright-Red Goji Berries Can Boost Your Health—Especially Immunity
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Meet Mankai Duckweed: The Protein-Packed, Aquatic Supergreen That Has Researchers Buzzing
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Raspberries Are Bursting With Fiber, Vitamin C, and More Healthy Benefits
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Study Says Just 11 Minutes of Brisk Walking Every Day Is Enough to Stave Off Heart Disease and Early Death
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7 Kimchi Benefits That Prove This Korean Superfood Is as Healthy as It Is Tasty
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The 4 Healthiest Reasons to Start Drizzling Olive Oil on Everything
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3 Reasons to Start Reading a Book Before Bed, According to Research and Sleep Pros
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Find Out How Fertile You Are With the Best At-Home Fertility Test
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Exercise Can Help With Depression and Anxiety Even More Than Therapy or Medication, Study Finds
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Greek Yogurt Has Even More Protein Than Regular Yogurt—and 4 More Healthy Benefits
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Sauerkraut Is Surprisingly Good for Immunity and Gut Health—Here's Why R.D.s Love It
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6 Impressive Health Benefits of Spinach, the Original Favorite Super-Green
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Eat Your Chia Seeds for Gut-Friendly Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Antioxidants
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7 Super Benefits of Kiwis, One of the Healthiest Foods You Can Eat Every Day
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Is It Healthier to Eat an Early Dinner? RDs Explain How to Find the Best Dinner Time for You
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A Handful of Cashews Is a Perfect Healthy Snack—Here Are 6 Reasons to Love This Decadent Nut
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6 Foods High in Vitamin E to Eat for Healthy Skin, Hair, Immunity, and More
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5 Surprising Signs You're Chewing Your Food Wrong
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5 Sweet Corn Health Benefits That Totally Validate Your Corn on the Cob Obsession
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How to Workout Safely (and Avoid Heat Exhaustion) When It's Boiling Hot Outside
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Do 30 to 60 Minutes of Strength Training a Week to Help Lower Your Risk of Disease, Research Suggests
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What You Need to Know About the New Study on Toxic Chemicals in Makeup
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All the Free Goodies You Can Get Right Now With Your COVID Vaccine
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Sabra Hummus Is Being Recalled in 16 States Due to Salmonella Contamination—Here's What You Should Know
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Sleep, Exercise, and Diet Are the Wellness Trifecta—but This One Is Most Important for Mental Health, Study Finds
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The Definitive Amount of Exercise You Need to Make Up for Sitting All Day
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Wait a Minute, Is Milk More Hydrating Than Water? Here's the Best Time to Swap Water for Milk
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7 Facts About Pelvic Floor Health That (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong
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What's Causing Your Gut Inflammation? These Common Triggers Might Be to Blame
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Pelvic Floor Health Is for Everyone—Here's How to Strengthen It at Any Age
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If You Think Saunas Are Just a Spa-Day Treat, These 5 Healthy Benefits Will Change Your Mind
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How to Reduce Digital Eye Strain From Staring at Screens All Day
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How to Self-Examine for Signs of Skin Cancer
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6 Healthy Foods That Boost Metabolism
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6 Unexpected Health Benefits of Walking
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How to Do a Breast Self-Exam, and What to Look For, According to Oncologists
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8 Sneaky Signs You’re Walking Around With Poor Gut Health
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8 Everyday Ways to Improve Your Gut Health Naturally
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Drinking 2 Cups of Coffee a Day Promotes Heart Health and Longevity, New Study Finds
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7 Signs You're Secretly Dehydrated (That Have Nothing to Do With Thirst)
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Should You Be Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning? Here Are 6 Healthy Perks, According to MDs
5 Terrific Ways Tart Cherries Can Boost Your Health
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Just 3 Minutes of Exercise Can Boost Your Health—Here Are 7 Mini Moves to Try Throughout the Day
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8 Science-Backed Reasons to Read a (Real) Book
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Loofahs Are Grosser Than You Think—Here's What to Use Instead
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10 Super-Hydrating Drinks That Are Way More Interesting Than a Glass of Water
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5 Healthy Reasons to Eat More Bananas—and Sweet Banana Recipes to Try
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Are Honey and Maple Syrup Really Healthier Than Sugar? We Asked Nutritionists
7 Reasons Why You Always Crave Salt—and How to Keep Salty Food Cravings in Check
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Want to Start Eating for Better Brain Health? Here's How to Stock Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer
8 Smart Habits to Boost Your Metabolism
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4 Sweet Health Benefits of Eating Cantaloupe
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Papaya Doesn't Just Taste Like Paradise—It's Packed With Fiber, Antioxidants, and More Sweet Benefits
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These 8 Foods Are Especially High in Magnesium
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4 Types of Edible Algae With Superfood Potential
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8 of the Tastiest Ways to Get More Calcium, From Ricotta Cheese to Leafy Greens