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Preventive Health

Feel better with our guides to different areas of preventative health. We worked with health and wellness experts to offer the best advice on everything from sleeping better to easing anxiety. You can also find our picks for a great cooling pillow, a reliable weighted blanket, and more health-friendly finds.

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7 Anti-Inflammatory Dinner Ideas (That Also Support Your Gut Health)
Plant Based Diet Benefits: Vegetable Burger
5 Health Benefits of Following a More Plant-Based Diet, According to RDNs
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The 10 Healthiest Teas to Drink on a Daily Basis
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Is MSG Actually Bad for You? The Truth Behind This Controversial Seasoning
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The Top Prune Juice Benefits: Immunity, Heart Health, Digestion, and More
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8 Realistic Ways to Get Better Sleep Tonight
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5 Scandinavian-Inspired Sleep Hacks You Should Try to Finally Feel Well-Rested
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2024 Smart Sleep Awards: Sheets, Pillows, Apps, and Earplugs for the Best Night's Sleep
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The Best Sleeping Positions for Your Specific Sleep Issues, According to Experts
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What Are Sulfites—and Should You Avoid Sulfite-Rich Foods?
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Should You Workout When You’re Sore or Take a Day (or Two) Off?
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Combining Exercise and Mindfulness Is Even Better for Mental Health Than Doing One Alone, Study Finds
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How to Start Eating Healthier: 13 Attainable Tips From a Registered Dietitian
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Study Finds Just 10 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Can Boost Brain Health
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Are You in Sleep Debt? Here's How to Catch Up on Lost Sleep
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7 Ways to Help Your Body Detoxify Itself Naturally
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A Dietitian Explains How to 'Drink in Moderation'—and What That Actually Means
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The 9 Best Fruits and Vegetables for a Healthy Immune System, According to RDNs
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5 Healthy Benefits of Spin Class, No Matter Your Fitness Level
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How Much REM Sleep Do You Need? We Asked Sleep Specialists
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How to Get Rid of a Caffeine Headache
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8 Ideal Yoga Stretches for Your Lower Back
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The 10 Healthiest Types of Alcohol to Drink, According to a Registered Dietitian
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8 Healthy Foods That Can Help With Headaches
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These Are the Most Common Recurring Dreams—and What's Causing Them Again and Again
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Study Finds the 3 Dirtiest Body Parts You're Forgetting to Wash in the Shower
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The 12 Best Teas for Bloating
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The 7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits Most Likely to Lower Your Risk for Depression, According to Research
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12 Healing Types of Tea to Drink When You Have a Cough
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How to Relieve a Stiff Neck ASAP, According to Physical Therapists
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9 Naturally Low-Sodium Foods to Reach for at the Supermarket
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The Most Common Foods That Cause Bloating and Gas, According to Dietitians
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Eat These 8 Types of Vegetables to Lower Inflammation, According to Dietitians
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9 Everyday Habits That Help Relieve Back Pain
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Sleep Psychologists Explain Why Your Dreams Are So Vivid—and What They Mean
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Should You Let Your Pet Sleep in the Bed With You? Experts Weigh In
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10 Anti-Inflammatory Fruits Bursting With Antioxidants and Fiber
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7 Important Foods for Healthy Eyes and Vision (Besides Carrots)
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5 Foods (and 3 Drinks) That Put a Strain on Your Metabolism—and Why It Matters
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Here's How to 'Fix' Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally (Without Popping Melatonin)
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What Is Your Circadian Rhythm? Here's How It Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Life
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Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? All the Benefits of This Tasty Fermented Bread
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5 Benefits of Pomegranate, a High-Fiber, Low-Sugar Fruit Loaded With Antioxidants
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Higher Fruit and Veggie Intake via 'Produce Prescription' Program Boosts Health and Well-Being, Study Finds
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A Diet Low in 6 Key Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
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6 Benefits of Prunes, the Perfect High-Fiber Snack to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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8 Ultra-Healthy Foods High in Omega-3 Fats
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Sleeping in Over the Weekend May Be Hurting Your Gut Health, Study Finds
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What Exactly Is a Food Coma, and What Causes It? We Asked Dietitians
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5 Fantastic Artichoke Benefits, Including Tons of Gut-Healthy Fiber
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The Unsung Benefits of Manganese—and 10 Foods Rich in This Essential Mineral
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10 Nutritious Foods for Healthy Cholesterol Levels
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These Foods Are High in Phosphorus for Healthy Bones, Cells, and Energy
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10 Prebiotic Foods to Eat on Repeat for Better Gut Health
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7 Underrated Benefits of Push-Ups, According to Fitness Trainers
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I Ordered a Custom Night Guard Online for My Teeth-Grinding—and I'll Never Go Back
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How to Break the Cycle of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination and Get Yourself to Sleep
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These 10 Veggies Are as Hydrating as They Are Healthy
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3 Foods (and 2 Drinks) That Can Mess With Your Hormones
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You're Actually More Likely to Drink When You're Happy Than Sad, New Study Finds
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The 9 Most Hydrating Fruits, Thanks to Their High Water Content
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These Are the Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Back Pain
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People Who Take Regular Daytime Naps Tend to Have Bigger, Healthier Brains, Study Finds