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Sustainable sleep items that will help you sleep through the night

August 16, 2024

Sustainable sleep items that will help you sleep through the night

From your mattress to your pillows to the sleepwear you have on, upgrading your sleep items can help you rest easier.

'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017

August 16, 2024

'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017

Since 2017, hundreds of females age 12-1/2 and younger with gender dysmorphia have had double mastectomies, according to analysis by the Manhattan Institute. Doctors expressed concern.

'America's healthiest community' is small town near Washington, DC

August 13, 2024

'America's healthiest community' is small town near Washington, DC

A neighboring Washington, D.C., community has been named the healthiest in America. U.S. News data editor Julia Haines and Falls Church Director of Housing and Human Services Dana Jones discuss the results.

Relax and relieve tension with these 12 products

August 13, 2024

Relax and relieve tension with these 12 products

Easily get rid of tension and take care of your body with the help of essential oils, Epsom salts and massagers.

August 6, 2024

Bread with sprouted grains offers 'enhanced nutritional profile,' may be healthier way to enjoy carbs

Are sprouted grains nutritionally better for you? Food experts shared the benefits, potential drawbacks and more for this trendy and potential bread replacement.

Mental health dangers, Alzheimer's risk factors and more top health stories

August 4, 2024

Mental health dangers, Alzheimer's risk factors and more top health stories

Want a weekend catchup of the top health stories? Here are 9 important health topics covered, from Olympic health concerns to dehydration warning signs and Alzheimer's risk factors.

Sleep doctors say Olympic athletes’ cardboard beds could have 'disastrous' impact

August 2, 2024

Sleep doctors say Olympic athletes’ cardboard beds could have 'disastrous' impact

Paris 2024 Olympic athletes are sleeping on environmentally friendly cardboard beds. Sleep experts address the repercussions this could have on competitors' physical and mental health.

Summertime drives an uptick in serotonin release; warm weather, sunshine increase happy moods naturally

August 1, 2024

Summertime drives an uptick in serotonin release; warm weather, sunshine increase happy moods naturally

Days spent soaking up the summer sun can lead to feelings of happiness. Keep your mood high all year by finding fun activities and events to look forward to during colder months.

Ask a doctor: ‘Can I be dehydrated even if I’m not thirsty?’

August 1, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘Can I be dehydrated even if I’m not thirsty?’

While dehydration is often associated with being thirsty, that’s not the only warning sign. In this "Ask a doctor" series piece, physicians share five surprising signs of depleted fluids.

Tips for protecting your skin from painful sunburn and remedies for when you do spend too much time in the sun

July 29, 2024

Tips for protecting your skin from painful sunburn and remedies for when you do spend too much time in the sun

Protecting your skin against the powerful rays of the sun is vital during the summer months. Here are some things you can do to prevent sunburn and how to treat it.