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Traveling with medications, the stress-free way

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Jun. 27, 2023

Recipe: Summer main dish salad

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Farmers market gazpacho

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Recipe: Cool treats when the heat’s on

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Get virtual urgent care anywhere.

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Living his truth: Pursuing a career in nursing

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Want to be a nurse?

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Back in business after same-day knee replacement

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A message from our CEO

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The journey to becoming a nurse

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What are macronutrients and micronutrients?

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We test and research thousands of products to find the best exercise equipment for your daily workouts, snooze-inducing sleep gadgets or food ideas and meal kits.

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I tried the new Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3 sandals and they’re bliss for tired feet

The Hoka Ora Recovery Slide 3 sandals were a revelation for my sore feet. For years, I’ve been mindlessly kicking off my running shoes as soon as I finished training and walking around the house barefoot or in an old pair of slippers. Mark my words: Never again.

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10 best women’s running shoes, according to experts

Surprise: Women’s feet are not simply smaller versions of men’s feet. And yet running shoes have been, for the most part, designed around not just the geometry of a male foot but the biomechanics (or movement patterns) of male runners.

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Just 32 items that will make you happy in 2023

The past couple of years have been rough to say the least, but we’re leaving that chaotic energy behind and welcoming good vibes in the year ahead. For the bits of joy money can buy, we’ve rounded up some items we truly think will brighten your day. Keep reading to check them out — and wishing you all the best in 2023.

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I just ran my first marathon. Here are the 20 products that got me through my training

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Apple Watch Ultra vs. Garmin Epix Gen 2: Which smartwatch is right for you?

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The Brooklinen-backed Marlow Pillow is 20% off right now

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The Purple Restore mattress gives back or side sleepers support with a bouncy feel

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Car camping just got way more luxurious thanks to the Luno air mattress

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The best juicers in 2023, tested by editors

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Best weight loss apps in 2023, tested by our editors

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The best hiking snacks, according to nutrition experts

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The essentials list: Barry’s CEO Joey Gonzalez shares his 7 workout essentials

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I spent 3 days in New York with Loop earplugs — and it was delightful

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Where to buy N95 respirator masks in 2023

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We tried Lululemon’s new Hike Collection — here’s how it holds up on the trail

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The best first aid kits in 2023, tried and tested

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The best workout essentials to stay fit while traveling, according to experts

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The best pickleball paddles and balls for beginners, according to experts

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The Spryng 2. 0 Compression Wraps are like mini compression boots

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Count your steps and your savings with this discount on the Fitbit Inspire 3

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This editor-approved Philips SmartSleep wake-up light is at an all-time low price

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This Blueair air purifier is at an all-time low price right now

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How to choose the right air purifier for you

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The best electric toothbrushes in 2023, tested by editors

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The LIT Strength Machine is a rower, strength trainer and Pilates reformer all-in-one

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The Ergatta Rower is a gorgeous addition to your home gym

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We put Nike’s new hybrid run/walk shoe to the test — here’s how it held up

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The essentials list: Reality star and entrepreneur Lo Bosworth shares her 7 everyday must-haves

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The essentials list: Actress Ashley Tisdale shares her 7 everyday must-haves

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Mercury retrograde 2023: Here’s everything you need to keep calm

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The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells are like 15 pairs of weights in one

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Adidas vs. Hoka: We put these favorite running shoes to the test

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Get the benefits of a sauna in the comfort of your home with this exclusive HigherDose deal

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Work out while you work with this under-desk elliptical deal

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Save up to $300 on Hydrow’s rowing machines with our exclusive code

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We tried Omsom’s new chef-designed and chef-approved Saucy Noodles

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Get a complete workout with the updated NordicTrack RW900 Rower

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The 26 best non-alcoholic drinks for Dry January and beyond

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January 1, 2022

Why biological age is needed, how to recover from coronavirus and what to eat to lose weight.

Why your stomach hurts after sex and what to do about it

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Discomfort in the lower abdomen after sex is a common phenomenon: every fifth woman and every twentieth man experiences it. Sometimes this happens because of a really violent orgasm. But pain can also have other causes. including health hazards. We figured out when to hurry to the doctor, and when you can not worry.

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What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and How to Treat It

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If you run out of strength and never return, trying to pull yourself together can be not only useless, but even dangerous. Chronic fatigue syndrome cannot be overcome with willpower.

However, there is a chance to feel healthy and energetic again. It is important to consult a therapist in time. In the article we tell you when this needs to be done and how exactly the doctor will help to cope with chronic fatigue.

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10 Organs People Can Actually Do Without

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Turns out it’s not just appendicitis or gallbladder. Some people live quite successfully even without 90% of the brain. We figured out which organs can be called not only superfluous, but partly redundant: the body is able to compensate for their functions by connecting other systems and tissues.

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What to do if after COVID-19difficult to work and do not want to live

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Insomnia, apathy, weakness, anxiety – such symptoms haunt many who have been ill even months after recovery. They explained why this is happening, what can be done about it and how to protect yourself from the neurological consequences of a coronavirus infection.

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Why neutrophils are low and what to do about it

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Neutrophils are white blood cells that are especially important for fighting bacterial infections. When there are few neutrophils, immunity decreases and bacterial tonsillitis, otitis media, and bronchitis become more frequent.

We found out why the level of neutrophils falls, when it is really dangerous and how to return the number of “antibacterial” leukocytes to normal.

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How to recover from covid. 10 rules you need to know

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We are used to the fact that ordinary SARS pass quickly and without consequences. The coronavirus is completely different: even if the disease was mild, the post-viral “tail” can last for months and affect a variety of organs and systems, from the heart and blood vessels to the brain and muscles.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, you need to give yourself time to recover. And approach rehabilitation competently: get enough sleep, do breathing exercises, keep a diary of observations. A complete list of rules that will help restore health to 100% can be found in our article.

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Which weight loss supplements really work and which don’t

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Scientific studies say that caffeine, capsaicin (this substance gives a characteristic hotness to hot peppers), chitosan make the body burn more calories. But this is not a complete list of working “fat burners” – there are many more in the article.

Popular supplements that don’t work, you also need to know so as not to throw money away. We also listed such means for losing weight.

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14 ways scientists recommend to reduce your appetite

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Sometimes, in order to reduce the desire to eat, it is enough to do something elementary and pleasant – for example, get enough sleep. And the article also contains the answer to the famous question “What to eat to lose weight.” Honestly.

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What is biological age and how to determine it

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Sometimes it differs from the passport for decades.