Health Basics

Are you feeling OK? Our healthy living tips will keep you up to date on all facets of your well-being, whether you need a mood boost or some tips for nutritious eating. Keeping your immune system in top shape will support you in all the other aspects of your life, so we have advice for that, too.

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7 Wellness Tips I Wish I'd Known for an Easier First Trimester of Pregnancy
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7 Common Nausea Causes—and How to Treat Them
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Don't Feel Like Yourself? 8 Easy, Science-Backed Health Reset Tips
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What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid to Help With Constipation
Healthy Benefits of Crying: woman holding balloon with frowny face
All the Healthy Reasons to Let Yourself Have a Good Cry
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The Mood-Boosting Power of Flower Essence Therapy
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4 Reasons Why Sweating Is Actually Great for You (Besides Cooling You Down)
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This Is the Reason Why You Yawn When Other People Yawn
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7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
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Are Those Cute Sunglasses Actually Protecting Your Eyes? Here's How to Make Sure
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5 Science-Backed Uses for CBD
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If You're Thinking About Trying Legal Cannabis, Here Are 4 Ways to Do It Without Smoking or Vaping
Legal Marijuana: Laws, Health Properties and What to Know: Cannabis plant on a yellow background
An Official Primer to Legalized Cannabis—From Health Properties to Legislation and Everything in Between
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This Is Why You Feel the Way You Do Before, During, and After Your Period
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Bad Period Pain? These 7 Innovative Products Don't Require You To Overdose on Advil
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The Truth About Drinking Fluids When You're Sick
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How to Properly Take Someone's Temperature—and How to Know When It's a Fever
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10 Small, Healthy Things You Should Do for Yourself Every Day
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8 Signs You Need to Get a New Doctor
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Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work—and Should You Get a Pair?
How to Apply Sunscreen, According to Dermatologists
How Top Dermatologists Apply Their Own Sunscreen (Plus Their Favorite Sun Blockers)
Natural Cleaning Guide: natural cleaners and soap bubbles
How to Clean Green: The Only Guide You'll Ever Need
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Here's the Right Way to Floss That'll Make Your Next Trip to the Dentist More Pleasant
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3 Foods That Undermine Your Immune System
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You're Probably Brushing Your Teeth Wrong—Try These Dentist-Approved Tips for a Better Smile
Is Local Honey Good for Allergies? What Allergists Say
How to Prevent a Hangover: 22 Hangover Prevention Tips From Doctors and Experts
How to Prevent a Hangover Before, During, and After a Night of Drinking
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The Easiest Way to Soothe Foot Pain? A Humble Lacrosse Ball—Here's How to Use One
Why are my feet always cold? Low Section Of Woman In Socks Sitting On Sofa At Home
5 Possible Reasons Why Your Feet Are Always Cold (and What to Do About It)
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5 Natural Remedies for Headaches, Backed by Science
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10 Soothing Benefits of Lavender (Beyond Its Lovely Scent)
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5 Things Not to Do at Home When There's an Air Quality Alert in Your Area
Diet and Lifestyle Solutions for Heartburn and Acid Reflux: bowl of shallots
What to Eat—and What to Avoid—If You Struggle With Acid Reflux, Heartburn, or Indigestion
Natural Remedies for Skin: natural skin care and remedies
6 All-Natural Remedies for Common Skin Woes (and They're Probably in Your Pantry Already)
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7 Natural Remedies for Soothing an Upset Stomach
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Here's What You Need to Know About At-Home DNA Kits
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A Handy Primer to Prescription Drug Delivery Services
How to Save Money on Prescription Drug Costs
8 Savvy Ways to Save on Pricey Prescription Drug Costs
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Every Medicine Cabinet Essential to Have at Home in Case of Illness or Injury
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Medicine Cabinet Essentials Checklist
Why We Get Pins and Needles in Our Hands and Feet
Why You Get Pins and Needles in Your Hands and Feet—and How to Get Rid of It
8 Ways to Stop Bug Bites From Itching: Common mosquito insect on a pink background
This Is Why Bug Bites Itch So Darn Much—and Your 8 Best Options for Relief
How to Stock Your Medicine Cabinet by Needs
How to Stock Your Medicine Cabinet Based on Your Specific Needs, According to MDs
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What Content Creators and Influencers Need to Know About Insurance Coverage
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It's Open Enrollment Time—Here's How You Can Make the Most of Your Benefit Options for a More Protected 2021
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The Biggest Perks of Concierge Medicine—and How It Works
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Do You Really Need Life Insurance if You Don't Have Kids?
7 Ways to Save on Health Care
7 Ways to Save on Health Care Costs
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You Could Pay Less for Health Insurance if You Enroll Through Marketplace Now
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You Can't Actually 'Balance' Your Hormones—But You Can Help Manage Their Natural Ups and Downs