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Why Walking Your Dog is Good for Your Health
It turns out, having a relationship with man’s best friend can be really good for your health in unexpected ways.
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Can Vitamins Be Too Much of a Good Thing?
A 2017 consumer survey found that 76 percent of Americans take dietary supplements and vitamins, up from 64 percent in 2008. But taking too many – especially if you aren’t sure you have a vitamin deficiency — can result in vitamin toxicity. And some vitamins are more dangerous than others because not all vitamins are absorbed by the body in the same way.
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Becoming a Morning Person Can Be Good for You
Are early birds healthier than night owls? One study suggests that being a morning person is associated with better mental health, potentially leading to greater well-being and lowering the risk of depression. Another study found that night owls face a 10 percent higher risk of death.
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Houseplants Are Good for Your Physical and Mental Health
Last year, sales of houseplants exploded. Not only did they give us a distraction from the pandemic and a splash of nature into our housebound lives, but it turns out plants are good for our mental and physical well-being, too.
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Good Sleep Is Key for Seniors To Stay Healthy
A good night’s rest can be harder than it sounds, particularly when you reach your mid-60s.
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Why Working Long Hours Isn’t Good for Your Heart Health
Americans work more than anyone, research has shown.
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Anti-Inflammation Diet: Good for the Whole Family
When it comes to treating your child’s medical issues, food might not be the first prescription you and your child’s pediatrician consider. But it could be part of a long-term solution.
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Pregnant? What To Pack for the Hospital – and What To Leave at Home
You’re having a baby! It’s an exciting time with a ton of details you need to think about – including what to pack for the hospital. Before the big day, give yourself time to envision what’s going to make you most comfortable.
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Supporting Friends and Family Who are In the Hospital for the Holidays
The holidays are a special time of year for many families, but when a loved one or close friend is sick, celebrating the holidays can be particularly challenging.
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An interview with the most influential person that shaped my experience at Winnie Palmer Hospital: My labor nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital is a special place to me because it is where both of my children were born. In December of 2009, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Although it took me nearly four years to convince myself to go through it all again, we welcomed a sweet little boy this past August.
