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- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Birth month may influence the risk of death from heart disease, says study
The month in which you’re born may influence your future heart disease risk, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
This school science experiment will make you want to wash your hands: ‘So disgusting’
Teachers at an Ohio elementary school tried a hygiene science experiment that they hoped would encourage kids to wash their hands and spread fewer germs.
- LifestyleKorin Miller
How one mom uses easy crafts for kids to have fun when it's too cold to play outside
“We’re able to connect and be creative together. It’s fun to watch it come to life,” Ginger Parrish tells Yahoo Lifestyle.
- WellnessKorin Miller
'Embrace the mess': Why this mom of 3 believes getting outdoors is key to 'disconnecting' from screens
It can be a challenge to keep young kids busy and engaged, and no one knows that better than Ginger Parrish. “Getting outside keeps us from going insane,” Parrish tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “We’ve found a lot of peace outside.”
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How one woman, who was once 345 pounds, lost weight on keto and ‘never looked back’
Amy Southworth lost 145 pounds following the keto diet.
- LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle
Eating chili peppers may prevent fatal heart attacks and stroke
Adding hot peppers to your meal could save your life.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Jaden Smith addresses health concerns after Will and Jada staged intervention over fears he was 'wasting away'
Jaden Smith is addressing health concerns instigated by Will and Jada's comments about him "wasting away."
- WellnessAndie Mitchell
How a former full-time poker player lost 135 pounds
Jonas Joshua says that poor eating habits and the sedentary lifestyle of being a full-time poker player caused him to gain weight.
- WellnessAOL.com Editors
What Ivanka Trump eats in a day
Whereas her father may be known for his affinity for Diet Coke and fast food, Ivanka Trump's diet couldn't be more different.
- WellnessYahoo Lifestyle
Your Christmas tree might be making you sick. Here's what you should know about this seasonal syndrome
Some studies have found mold on Christmas trees, which is bad news for people who suffer from allergies.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
This is the age people find the most meaning in their lives, study shows
A new study, looking at whether people had found or were searching for meaning in their lives, revealed that meaningfulness peaks at a certain age.
- WellnessINSIDER
'988' could soon be the '911' of suicide prevention in the US, making it easier for anyone to call and get help
Suicide rates are skyrocketing in the US. While there's already a suicide prevention 1-800 number, proponents say the shorter code could save lives.
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13 Tricks For Taking a Picture-Perfect Christmas Card Photo
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- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Can drinking coffee actually reduce dementia risk?
A new study finds that drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Here's what you need to know.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Over 2,000 Americans have already died from the flu this year — here's what you need to know
This year’s flu season has already led to as many as 2,400 deaths — including six children, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
How birth control pills may be affecting women’s brains
A new study finds that oral contraceptives appear to change an important part of the brain, but experts say the results aren't "game-changing."
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Patient's e-cigarette habit leads to 'cobalt lung' diagnosis – an incurable disease found only in metal workers
A 49-year-old patient developed "cobalt lung," an illness typically only found in metal workers, after vaping.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Study links permanent hair dye to increased risk of breast cancer, particularly among black women
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners may be at an increased risk of breast cancer — particularly black women.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Doctors perform first heart transplant of its kind on military veteran: ‘It’s a monumental leap forward’
Doctors at Duke University Hospital performed the first heart transplant of its kind, called donation after circulatory death (DCD), on a military veteran.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Here’s why perineum sunning isn’t a good idea
The wellness trend of “perineum sunning” is all about letting in a little light where the sun literally doesn’t shine. Here's why you shouldn't.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Brushing your teeth may help reduce your risk of heart failure
A new study from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests that "improved oral hygiene care" can reduce the risk of heart failure. Here's what you need to know.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How one woman lost 160 pounds without giving up her favorite food: pizza
After reaching 355 pounds at 21 years old, Megan Ling didn't recognize herself in the mirror anymore. Through a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, she lost 160 pounds.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Here are the food recalls to be aware of before preparing Thanksgiving dinner
Before you start preparing Thanksgiving dinner, here are the food recalls happening in the U.S. that you need to be aware of.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Dog owner licked by pet dies after suffering ‘multi-organ’ failure
Dogs (and cats) have bacteria in their mouths that, in rare cases, can cause a serious, and even fatal, infection in humans.
- LifestyleAndie Mitchell
How weight-loss surgery helped one wife lose 271 pounds
After struggling with her weight for years, Madi McKinnon had weight-loss surgery. "There are still some people out there who think that surgery is the 'easy way out' — it’s anything but," she says.
