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Rachel Grumman Bender is the health editor for Yahoo Life. Previously, she held health editor positions at YouBeauty.com and Cosmopolitan magazine. She has also contributed to numerous publications including Self, Women’s Health, Prevention, Everyday Health, the New York Post and the New York Times.
Yahoo LifeThe best seat on the plane to avoid germs and 5 other tips this health editor follows during cold and flu season
Here's how to stay a bit healthier this cold and flu season.
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Wear bright colors on Monday, pet dogs and try tips from happiness expert Arthur Brooks: A health editor's guide to finding joy this week
Here's how to be a little bit happier.
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by 20%, new study finds. Before you turn off your alarm, read this.
The research is surprising given that sleep experts have emphasized for years the importance of keeping a consistent sleep schedule.
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Rick Springfield is 75 but says he feels like he’s still in his late 30s: 6 lessons we can all learn from him.
The "Jessie's Girl" singer hit a milestone birthday on Aug. 23 — and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Dr. Becky knows back to school can be stressful. The parenting expert's tips can help you through it.
Parenting expert Dr. Becky shares her tips for how to make this transition easier for kids and adults.
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Make some hard-boiled eggs, get stronger arms and other wellness tips this health editor swears by
Want to end the summer on a high — and healthy — note? I've got some wellness tips to make doing that a little easier.
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It's National Immunization Month. 5 vaccine truths experts want you to know.
Vaccines prevent disease and help humans live longer. "That has been one of the major benefits beside keeping us healthier,” says Dr. Pedro Piedra.
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How to get started in your favorite Olympic sports, including boxing, water polo and steeplechase
From golf to sport climbing, check out these Olympic-worthy exercise moves just about anyone can do (really).
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I got a colonoscopy, made twice-baked potatoes and learned a positive thinking hack. How my week in wellness can help you too.
Looking for some tips to live a little healthier? I've got you covered.
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Want to exercise like an Olympian? Moves inspired by gymnastics, rowing, racewalking and more.
A guide to the Olympic events we're watching this week, and ways to incorporate them into your workout.
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'Super-gonorrhea’'is rare. But the STI is smart — and doctors are concerned.
Where did antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea come from and what can you do to protect yourself? Here’s what experts say.
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Play Dungeons & Dragons, use a standing desk and sleep on your side. 9 tips to help you have a healthy week.
If last week's news cycle has you feeling out of sorts, consider these wellness tips as we head into a new one.
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President Biden, 81, tests positive for COVID. For older people, the disease is still serious.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID.
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2 children die in separate hot car incidents amid deadly heat wave: Why they happen and how to prevent them
Hot car deaths happen year-round and can happen to anyone. Here's what parents need to know to prevent them.
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From snail slime to bee venom, K-beauty ingredients that give you glowing skin
Korean beauty products are often an effective, innovative way to get glowing, hydrated, smoother skin.
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What to know about mifepristone, the abortion pill the Supreme Court just ruled to protect
Mifepristone, a drug that’s used in medication abortions, has been under fire since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Why are there so few male birth-control options?
Here's why it's hard to develop a reversible contraceptive for men — plus, some promising new male birth-control methods.
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People are eating cicadas. Here's how to do it safely.
The explosion of cicadas throughout the U.S. is inspiring some people to eat these protein-rich insects. Here's how to do it safely.
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Does sunscreen expire? Should you wear it indoors? Protect your skin this summer with tips for choosing sunscreens.
Dermatologists offer some practical advice on how to choose and use sunscreens effectively so you don't get burned.
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More than 30% of U.S. adults never use sunscreen, new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds
Even though the vast majority of people polled say protecting their skin from the sun is important, most forgo wearing sunscreen daily.