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Getty 11 Flu Season Must-Haves to Stock Up On Now (Before You’re Actually Sick)
Do like I do and buy stuff in a batch before you get sick, because you won’t want to shop for it when you actually are sick.
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This Weird Period Symptom Can Make Your Teeth Hurt. Here’s Why It Happens.
Hormonal shifts before menstruation can make gums swollen, tender, or prone to bleeding, causing mouth and tooth pain for some women.
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Eating This Common Food Every Day Could Change Your Brain, Study Finds
A small trial linked daily tomato paste to modest gains in attention and memory, along with subtle changes in brain-network activity.
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Scientists May Have Figured Out Why Smokers Have a Lower Risk of Parkinson’s
A huge study points to carbon monoxide as a possible factor, though researchers stress that smoking itself remains extremely harmful.
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This Diet Could Make You Look Hotter and Smell Better. Here’s How It Works.
Research links plant-heavy diets with warmer-looking skin, more pleasant body odor, and changes in body composition.
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This Is How Long Your Shower Should Actually Be, According to Experts
Americans average 16 minutes per shower, but dermatologists say five to ten is plenty, while one scientist argues for just three.
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5 Ways to Be Happier Without Trying So Hard, According to Psychology
Researchers say happiness gets easier when you stop forcing it, check in with your emotions, and let imperfect experiences still count.
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What Chronic Illness Taught Me About the Body I Spent Years Criticizing
Chronic illness stripped away the routines and appearance-based achievements I relied on, forcing me to rethink what actually makes me worthy.
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Photo: Antonio Hugo Photo / Getty Images 3 Surprisingly Gross Spots You’re Probably Skipping in the Shower
Your belly button, behind your ears and your armpits can trap bacteria, sweat and residue even when the rest of you feels squeaky clean.
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Photo: LightFieldStudios / Getty Images This Artificial Skin Could Make Prosthetic Limbs Safer by Mimicking Pain
A new sensor tracks pressure inside prosthetic sockets and can flag dangerous spots before they lead to tissue damage.
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Photo: Drazen Zigic / Getty Images The Surprising Thing That Motivates Men to Lose Weight More Than Health
Men in focus groups downplayed body image concerns, then described avoiding photos, hating mirrors, and wanting to fit into old clothes again.
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Photo: Iryna Imago / Getty Images 4 Spooky Self-Care Rituals to Try This Fall That Might Actually Make You Feel Better
From candlelit meditation to grief rituals and pumpkin smashing, these seasonal practices can help you slow down, release and reset.
