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How to choose an at-home heart rate monitor

You may have heard about the latest wearable technology that can help monitor your heart’s rate and rhythm.
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9 tips for talking about controversial topics without ruining relationships
These nine tips help you avoid common assumptions to make your next controversial topic conversation conflict-free.
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Acetaminophen and ibuprofen: When they're safe and when they can cause harm
Over-the-counter pain relief medications are widely accessible these days. We reach for them when we have aches, pains, fever or inflammation. Although they seem like an easy on-hand solution, are they always a good idea? Let’s take a closer look.
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Do candy Warheads stop panic attacks? 5 panic attack hacks that work
The first step to stopping a panic attack is to recognize the signs of one.
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Brain food: What foods help with mood?
Nutrients are the building blocks of happy hormones, which are created in your gut.
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Is it safe to gargle iodine or inhale peroxide? This medical toxicologist says no
Why gargling iodine and inhaling peroxide can be dangerous
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[VIDEO] Is diet soda bad for you? How sugary drinks affect your heart
Watch Dr. Anderson answer how everything from diet soda and regular soda to wine and energy drinks can affect your heart.
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Is showering every day bad for you? And other hygiene questions
Are you showering too much, too little or just enough? The answer is: It depends.
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4 simple ways to prevent falls
Falling. It’s enough to strike fear in anyone’s mind. Did you know that research studies have shown 1 in 4 people age 65+ falls each year?
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Gut parasite cleanses like ParaGuard: The good, the bad and the ugly
Do you need to deworm twice a year? Or could a parasite cleanse cause more harm than good?
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