Mind and Body

Feeling sleep deprived and yawning at your desk? Follow these tips on how to transform your body into a fatigue-fighting machine.
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They may not be life threatening, but hiccups, blisters, ingrown hairs, and other body bothers can be painful and just plain annoying. In fact, there are simple steps you can take to make them go away faster—or to prevent them in the first place.
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As research and development costs have climbed, drug companies are more interested than ever in finding ways to repurpose their products. Here are eight drugs that lead double lives.
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Better sex? More energy? Less body fat? This can all be yours, some docs promise, through the new field of anti-aging medicine. And if those claims sound too good to be true it’s because they are. In fact, steering clear could save your life.
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Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to minimize that nasty sitting habit, from easiest to hardest.
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Surprise: It's going easy on yourself! Here's how being your own biggest fan can actually make you healthy.
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An easy at-home test? Drugs that slash your risk? These aren’t science fiction; they’re real advances that are revolutionizing the way we find, treat, and defeat this breast cancer.
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Got a gyno who wants to give you a tummy tuck? Or a surgeon who offers to throw in some lipo with those breast implants? Welcome to the dangerous new world of cosmetic surgery, where MDs are more than willing to practice?on you.
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Why not telling all may be harmful to your health.
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Cutting-edge advances are transforming ovarian cancer from a death sentence into a disease women can beat. Read on for the detection and treatment breakthroughs that are already saving lives.
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Ward off brain fog and protect your memory long-term with this surprisingly simple plan.
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Why your doc may miss the diagnosis—and how to protect yourself this summer.
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Many researchers believe the human brain can't really perform two or more tasks simultaneously, as the word multitask implies.
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How to tell if that bump on the head is no big deal—or a matter of life and death.
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Health's Medical Editor Roshini Rajapaksa, MD (a.k.a. "Dr. Raj")—an assistant professor of medicine at New York University Medical Center and co-author of our book What the Yuck?!—shares her personal secrets.
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Four recipes that improve mood, metabolism, and your love life.
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Sure, it’s great in baked goods. But check out all the other stuff this natural wonder can do for you.
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Speedy strategies for tackling your biggest messes ever.
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What your pants size, your dog, and even your visits to the dentist have to do with keeping your ticker healthy.
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Four alternative ways to use your favorite wine in ways you normally would not.
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You can change how you feel about yourself in just a matter of weeks. Here’s how.
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Cleanses have become a "celeb trend", but are they really safe?
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Feeling tied down by a mile-long list of to-do’s? Check off every single one with these get-motivated tips from Richard Wiseman, author of 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot.
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Dread the morning haul to the office? Try these tricks to reduce stress for a better workday ahead.
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It's the cardinal rule of sleep hygiene: Your bedroom should be a calming, comfortable haven—designated for sleep and sex only. The more clutter and distractions you're up against at night, the harder it will be to transition into sleep.
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Stressed out? Check out 25 great ways to reduce stress and actually enjoy the holidays.
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The secret natural ingredient, chocolate, has a lot of hidden health benefits.
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Sara Snow dishes on living a healthy (and green!) life.
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Stay healthy all season long with these sniffle-fighting solutions.
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They're everywhere. But does that mean that they're safe? Here's what you need to know before you hit your local health-food store.
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These creepy crawlies have been found in upscale clothing stores. Luckily, your risk of picking them up while you shop is low.
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It sure can. Frequent users can have a hard time concentrating and processing information, even days later.
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Scientists are unable to confirm that nipple stimulation induces in labor.
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When life’s curveballs leave you stressed and depressed, how do you get back on your game? Easy: Try these age-specific mood lifters.
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Here’s your recipe for a more joyful life. Read on and say, “So long, dark side.”
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Your private space has the power to keep bad moods, pounds, even sniffles away. Read on for your blueprint.
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Our simple do-it-today steps will help you build a strong, happy, healthier family.
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If your friends are happy, you’re often happy too. That’s a no-brainer. But what about your next-door neighbor—can his happiness rub off on you? A new study says yes.
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