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Yahoo Life8 ways to keep your brain healthy, from doing crossword puzzles to limiting alcohol
Brain health is something people of all ages should be thinking about, say experts. Here are some smart steps you can take to do just that.
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Lyme disease cases have gone up in the U.S. Here's why — and how to protect yourself.
A recent report found a nearly 70% jump in the number of Lyme disease cases. Here's why it may not be as alarming as it seems.
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Can having siblings be harmful to your health? Here’s what studies show.
Having a sibling impacts your well-being in several ways. But do the pros outweigh the cons?
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Your plastic cutting board is releasing microplastics that can get into food. Does that mean you should ditch it?
Using a plastic cutting board can create thousands of small flecks of plastic, which can get onto your knife and into your food. But how harmful is that?
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Why it's so hard to quit smoking — and how to boost your odds of stopping for good
It takes about six tries before people typically stop smoking because nicotine is highly addictive. But certain strategies can help.
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Does vitamin C help with colds? Should you avoid milk when you're sick? Here's what works — and what doesn't.
Everyone has their go-to remedy for the common cold. Here, experts explain which ones are helpful and which ones may not stop the sniffles.
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It takes longer than 21 days to form a habit. Here's why — and how to actually do it.
There is no magic number of days it takes to create a habit. But experts say it's possible with some patience.
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Are there health risks to using public toilets? Here’s what experts say.
When you use public bathrooms, ever wonder what you might pick up while you're there? Here's what health experts want you to be aware of.
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Why people make New Year's resolutions they can’t keep — and how to actually stick to them
Here's why New Year's resolutions fail so often — and how to set realistic goals you can actually achieve.
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Breasts change with age. Here's why, according to experts.
Breasts don’t stop changing once you reach puberty. Here’s how they can fluctuate over time.
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Why it feels good to buy things on sale — and how not to fall into the trap of buying more than you need
When it comes to holiday sales, it's easy to get caught up in the high of a good deal. Here's why that happens and how to spend more wisely.
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'Cuffing season': Why people couple up when temperatures drop
Cuffing season is the time of year when people forgo the thrill of swiping right for a quick shag in exchange for a more snuggly, extended affair.
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More than half of women 50 and over keep a 'sexual toolbox,' new poll finds. Here's what it is — and how to build your own.
Sexual toolboxes contains products, such as lubricant, that make intimacy more pleasurable. Experts say they're also empowering.
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Ballet flats are back. Here's why podiatrists don't like them — and how to pick a more supportive shoe.
The staple shoe of the aughts is making a big comeback. Here's why podiatrists are less than pleased about the return of ballet flats.