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Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests

Chair yoga is not just for older people. It’s good for everyone, especially the desk-bound

How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

Your 10-step guide to moving better

No-jump HIIT workouts are a great option for many

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This arm exercise helps you strengthen your whole body

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5 ways to increase your happiness through exercise

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Stay safe while hiking in the heat by following this advice from experts

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You’re not weak. You’re just using the wrong weights in the gym 1:49

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Grab a paper plate and try this quick and surprisingly challenging total-body workout 3:35

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Food

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Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds

Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows

Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows

Coffee could be more than a morning pick-me-up, according to new research

Cognitive decline reduced by MIND diet, especially for women and Black people, study finds

Sleep

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Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

The new secret to unlock restful sleep: Evening exercise breaks

The most devastating sleep disorder of all, according to an expert

Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts

Mindfulness

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What is ‘sharenting’? How parents could be harming their kids on social media

Doing this for 20 seconds a day can relieve stress and anxiety

Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find

How to win the fight with kids over phone use

When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids

Preparing for the apocalypse: Here’s why collaboration is essential

It’s time for parents to learn manners around phone use

Relationships

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Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities

Parents are not OK right now. Here’s what they can do

No longer babies, some teens take to ‘soiling the nest’

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