Yahoo Life10 common health myths debunked
Misinformation and misconceptions about health are more common than ever. Here, we unpack some persistent myths.
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All work and no play isn't good for your health. Just ask the 'party coach.'
Americans are craving connection. Is partying the answer?
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Millions of people are taking compounded weight loss drugs. Now they're about to disappear.
Compounded GLP-1s have given rise to a cottage industry offering cheaper weight loss medications to many Americans — but now soon they may be unavailable to most.
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'Dessert stomach' explains why you crave sweets after dinner — even if you’re full
There may be a scientific reason why you still hanker for dessert after a filling meal. Here's how to manage it.
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Supplements are usually taken to improve health. Doctors and nutritionists warn: You can have too much of a good thing.
Nearly 75% of Americans take at least one dietary supplement. Taking multiple ones may seem harmless, but experts urge caution.
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Screaming really can make you feel better. Why we all need to let out a little yell sometimes.
Screaming can be cathartic — but you can't do it everywhere.
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Want to save money on groceries? Don't go to the store hungry, avoid shopping on weekends and 10 other tips to try.
Reeling from food prices? These 12 tips can help you keep costs low.
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60 minutes for a close connection, 20 minutes for a quick catch-up — and other FaceTime rules to transform your friendships
Should you FaceTime your friends more? Why experts say it can lead to closer connections than a regular phone call.
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These best friends are taking weight loss drugs together. Their experiences have been completely different.
Social support can improve the odds of successful weight loss. AnnaLee Canario and Dacia Benjamin say their friendship is the secret to their success with GLP-1s.
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What are the healthiest mushrooms to eat?
Mushrooms are packed with a slew of nutritional benefits and work in everything from sauces to stir-fry.
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What's the best snack? 18 dietitian-approved ideas to help you decide what to eat.
Snacks help fuel our day in between meals.
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You're tired. Can taking a sleepcation help? Inside the world of sleep retreats, smart beds and pillow menus.
Sleep tourism is on the rise. Why tired travelers can't get enough — even if it's just a short-term fix.
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Workout challenges like 75 Hard and Winter Arc can provide motivation and build community. Are they worth trying?
Fitness challenges can help you make exercising more of a habit. But experts warn that they're not for everyone.
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Can 3-person friendships work?
Three-person friend groups can be rewarding, but come with some unique challenges.
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5 years after the pandemic started, COVID-19 is still around. Masks? Not so much.
Masks were one of the most polarizing parts of the COVID pandemic. Five years later, have we moved closer to a compromise?
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They came, they saw, they made a shared photo album. How the iPhone feature is building community and memories.
Grandma's scrapbooks are out. Shared digital photo albums that everyone can enjoy (and add to!) are in.
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Eat mangoes, resistance train for better sleep and do some math — plus 6 more tips to help you have a great week
Want better brain health, sleep and pain relief? Try these wellness tips.
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Kids aren't invited to Toy Fair. But the industry expo can tell us a lot about the playthings they'll be asking for.
The industry expo offers a glimpse at the year's biggest toy trends.
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They call it the 'Amazon diet': Why some shoppers are breaking up with the retail giant and its 'constant shopping temptation.'
“It was so easy to be influenced by people online or feel like we needed something right away,” one shopper says of her Amazon buying behavior.
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People are ditching their screens and unplugging this weekend. 9 ways to make cutting back easier.
This Global Day of Unplugging, ditch your phone and reap the health benefits.