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9 ideas to break out of a fitness rut
Adding variety can help motivate you to keep moving. -
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HPV vaccination rates fall short of target
New evidence confirms the vaccine helps prevent cancer. -
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Help stamp out COVID-19 rumors and stigma
You can help stem the tide of misinformation. -
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12 ways to head off dementia
Up to 40% of dementias could be prevented or delayed. -
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The ways we grieve
Here's a look at some ways we work through loss. -
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Pancreatic cancer: Know the signs, watch your risk
Plus, what high-risk families should know about testing. -
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Preventing teen suicide: How parents can help
Learn the signs and what to do next. -
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Staying connected with a hospitalized loved one
Kindness means a lot, even when you can't visit. -
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Finding gratitude when times are tough
Why bother? Studies show gratitude is good for your health. -
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Last-minute tips for a tasty turkey
Forgot to defrost the bird? No problem. -
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How to help kids wear face masks
A few pointers for parents on helping kids mask up. -
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4 facts to know about flu and race
The flu is not an equal-opportunity virus. -
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COVID-19 treatments: What works, what doesn't?
Know the facts about these potential remedies. -
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COVID-19 advice for people with disabilities
Learn how to protect yourself. -
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Don't let type 2 diabetes sneak up on you
Check your risk now. -
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10 facts you should know about lung cancer
Screening could save thousands of lives. -
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Tailor this Thanksgiving to the times
8 fun ideas for a socially distanced holiday. -
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Should I take part in a COVID-19 clinical trial?
It's a generous way to help move research forward. -
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Eat well to keep your immune system strong
The key: Include a wide variety of healthy foods. -
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Do you have a sleep debt?
Why a nap might not be enough to pay it off.
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