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Healthy Heart

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Friday is National Wear Red Day; February is American Heart Month

Read full article: Friday is National Wear Red Day; February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and a time to spread awareness about the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease.

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Is muscle soreness a sign you had good workout?

Read full article: Is muscle soreness a sign you had good workout?

Feeling incredibly sore after exercising isn’t necessarily a good sign, according to an article in Men’s Health.

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Which type of milk do you ‘got?’ Weighing the health benefits of many types of milk

Read full article: Which type of milk do you ‘got?’ Weighing the health benefits of many types of milk

In honor of Thursday being World Milk Day, here’s a breakdown of the most popular types of milk and what they really can do for the body.

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10 reasons why smiling is good for your health

Read full article: 10 reasons why smiling is good for your health

Happy National Smile Day!

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Exercise tips for seniors that could lead to healthier, longer lives

Read full article: Exercise tips for seniors that could lead to healthier, longer lives

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical activity for those in their golden years.

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10 activities that will improve hand-eye coordination

Read full article: 10 activities that will improve hand-eye coordination

Whether it’s getting dressed, driving or writing, having good hand-eye coordination can improve quality of life.

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Tips to properly clean out medicine cabinet

Read full article: Tips to properly clean out medicine cabinet

In honor of Friday being “National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day,” here are some tips if you need to clean out that medicine cabinet and dispose of any old medicine that’s way past its expiration date.

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Why seasonal affective disorder in the summer is a real thing

Read full article: Why seasonal affective disorder in the summer is a real thing

It might be hard to believe since it’s usually sunnier, warmer and the peak of family bonding with school out.

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Why spring allergies could be stronger this year, what to do about them

Read full article: Why spring allergies could be stronger this year, what to do about them

There are ways allergies can be less of a burden if you suffer from them.

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Don’t hit that snooze button! How to become a morning workout person

Read full article: Don’t hit that snooze button! How to become a morning workout person

Getting up early for morning workouts can be hard, but there are ways to help make it a habit.

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Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather

Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

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Wearable devices may improve heart health

Read full article: Wearable devices may improve heart health

A survey released by Cleveland Clinic Thursday reveals how people are using technology to improve heart health.

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Advancements in cardiac care and treatment highlighted during Heart Month

Read full article: Advancements in cardiac care and treatment highlighted during Heart Month

Thursday marks the start of Heart Month, which is a time when all people, especially women, are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.

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Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, cons

Read full article: Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, cons

The small or the large tub? Butter or no butter? Those are often decisions moviegoers make when at the theater and are in the mood for some popcorn to go along with their show.

Mistake from scientist led to signature feature of iconic cartoon

How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprint

Read full article: How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprint

As fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.

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Why it’s so important to eat shortly after a workout

Read full article: Why it’s so important to eat shortly after a workout

Here is a guide for reasons why it’s important to eat after working out and what foods/beverages are best to consume.

HEALTH HEADLINES


Kidney donor Nija Butler and kidney recipient Ambrealle Brown are photographed the day before graduating from Baton Rouge General's School of Nursing on April 28, 2025 in central Louisiana. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
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Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

Read full article: Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together
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Experts concerned over rise in US measles cases

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during a meeting with Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer and Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo at the Pentagon, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

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US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

Read full article: US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots
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Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledge

Read full article: Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledge

What mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?

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5 tips to keeping fitness resolutions for the new year

Read full article: 5 tips to keeping fitness resolutions for the new year

Don't give up on your fitness goals for 2024!

Have you ever considered Dry January?

Should you do ‘Dry January?’ We asked a doctor

Read full article: Should you do ‘Dry January?’ We asked a doctor

Are you considering trying Dry January, the annual initiative to stop drinking for the first month of the new year?

From sinus help to stress relief, saunas and steam rooms have numerous health benefits, according to the experts

Sweat that’s sweet: How saunas, steam rooms can enhance overall health

Read full article: Sweat that’s sweet: How saunas, steam rooms can enhance overall health

A guide to the value of saunas and steam rooms for overall health and wellness.

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Existing medication can be used to treat heart inflammation

Read full article: Existing medication can be used to treat heart inflammation

A drug used for thousands of years to treat gout, a painful joint ailment, may also be helpful in preventing heart attacks.

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5 easy home exercises that can help burn holiday calories

Read full article: 5 easy home exercises that can help burn holiday calories

The holidays are wonderful, aren’t they? It’s a time to indulge, but it doesn’t mean we have to lose our way when it comes to health and wellness.

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Advancements in blood pressure monitoring improve patient compliance

Read full article: Advancements in blood pressure monitoring improve patient compliance

Now a new tool that's helping doctors more definitively diagnosis hypertension early on, possibly preventing long term health problems.

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Thousands strive for heart health awareness at Miami-Dade Heart Walk

Read full article: Thousands strive for heart health awareness at Miami-Dade Heart Walk

Thousands of people laced up their sneakers and took steps in Miami for better heart health Saturday morning.

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Mother’s Day spending: Record-breaking spending reflects evolving celebration trends

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Beyond the Baby Blues : Understanding and Overcoming Postpartum Depression

Read full article: Beyond the Baby Blues : Understanding and Overcoming Postpartum Depression
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Motherhood in Transition: Inside the 2025 Parenting Shift

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Miami Grand Prix 1991: Bicentennial Park

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Ways to think positively, even when it seems hard in negative world

Read full article: Ways to think positively, even when it seems hard in negative world

Research shows the benefits of positive thinking. But what are the best ways and practices to incorporate more positivity into your life?

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3 ways to lessen risk of hearing loss during gym workouts

Read full article: 3 ways to lessen risk of hearing loss during gym workouts

More people in a gym means more noise, which can lead to some risk of hearing loss while working out.

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Are ‘cheat days’ while on a diet or exercise regimen helpful or harmful?

Read full article: Are ‘cheat days’ while on a diet or exercise regimen helpful or harmful?

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

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Tips if you want your child to start lifting weights

Read full article: Tips if you want your child to start lifting weights

Here is some advice if you want your child to get into a workout regimen of lifting weights, according to Children’s Health.

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Cardiologists want to raise awareness about potentially deadly heart defect

Read full article: Cardiologists want to raise awareness about potentially deadly heart defect

Before birth, all babies have a hole between the two chambers of the heart but when it fails to close naturally after birth it can lead to an increased risk of stroke.

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Does consuming chocolate actually have any health benefits?

Read full article: Does consuming chocolate actually have any health benefits?

Can chocolate actually -- gasp -- be good for you?

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Grilling this Father’s Day? A breakdown, by meat, to help you decide what to buy

Read full article: Grilling this Father’s Day? A breakdown, by meat, to help you decide what to buy

Grilling is about as synonymous with Father’s Day as the month of June, so you have to imagine that many, many grills will be fired up around the country.

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3 benefits patients with kidney failure can reap from onsite dialysis treatments

Read full article: 3 benefits patients with kidney failure can reap from onsite dialysis treatments

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in seven Americans are living with end-stage renal disease, with 80% being over 65 years old.

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10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety

Read full article: 10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety

According to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z — which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 — in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.

I man sits at a table, staring out the window.

Feeling distracted or moody? Here’s what could be wrong -- and how to fix it

Read full article: Feeling distracted or moody? Here’s what could be wrong -- and how to fix it

Kids, stress, work, COVID-19 -- a combination of all of it -- they’re just a few reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they’re largely things out of our control.

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5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world

Read full article: 5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world

While it would be great to have your toes in the sand on a peaceful beach, or be perched up on a mountainside with incredible views while you meditate and relax your mind, that can’t always be the case -- especially as we navigate through life during a pandemic.

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Need an easy way to build strength? Just grab a towel

Read full article: Need an easy way to build strength? Just grab a towel

Try these exercises with a towel to bulk up your upper body.

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Crazy busy, but still motivated? This workout was made for you

Read full article: Crazy busy, but still motivated? This workout was made for you

Finding the time to get a workout in can be so hard most days.

Think of it as a low-stakes game of tennis

What is pickleball, and why is everyone obsessed with it?

Read full article: What is pickleball, and why is everyone obsessed with it?

I soon began to wonder what was the deal with this sport -- and why were people becoming so obsessed with it?

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5 reasons to use dumbbells when bench pressing

Read full article: 5 reasons to use dumbbells when bench pressing

Of all the questions that can be asked to measure one’s physical strength, this one might be the most common: “How much can you bench?”

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How to become a runner -- even if you’ve never been that person

Read full article: How to become a runner -- even if you’ve never been that person

Even if running outside hasn’t been your workout of choice in the past, maybe you’ve considered it recently.

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More than a gut feeling: Why gut health is so important, how to improve it

Read full article: More than a gut feeling: Why gut health is so important, how to improve it

Here are some signs of an unhealthy gut, and ways to make sure your gut is healthy and functioning properly.

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How you can overhaul your eating habits, without missing out on the fun

Read full article: How you can overhaul your eating habits, without missing out on the fun

While there’s no doubt that finding the time to exercise can be impossible some days, if you can start by focusing on creating a healthy diet for yourself, you’ll be on the right track.

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