How healthy is sugar alcohol?
If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — you might be tempted by pro...
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At WellnessWave, we believe that nurturing family health and wellness starts with simple, everyday moments spent together. Embracing a balanced family lifestyle means paying attention to family nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being, while fostering supportive routines that bring everyone closer. From parenting health to child health, our focus is on encouraging positive family habits and providing gentle guidance to enhance health at home. Remember, our insights are meant for general information only and not as medical advice, supporting you in creating a healthy family environment where care and connection thrive.
Dialectical behavior therapy: What is it and who can it help?
Feeling sad, anxious, or angry at times is a normal part of the human experience. But do you - or someone you're close to - seem to experience these and similar emotions ...
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Does drinking water before meals really help you lose weight?
If you've ever tried to lose excess weight, you've probably gotten this advice: drink more water. Or perhaps it was more specific : drink a full glass of water before eac...
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Ready to give up the lead vest?
At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I walked in. "Still there, but now obsolete," I tho...
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Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline
It's not often that a new drug comes along that could help nearly a quarter of the adult population. But when it does, you can bet you'll see ads for it on TV and the Int...
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Have you exfoliated lately?
Social media has a way of making the ho-hum seem fresh and novel. Case in point: exfoliation, the process of removing dead cells from the skin's outer layer. Anyone scrol...
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Health care should improve your health, right?
It's undeniable: modern medicine offers ever-expanding ways to heal and prevent disease. But it's also true that health care can cause harm. One analysis found that about...
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Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
Not so long ago, a friend texted me from a coffee shop. He said, "I can't believe it. I'm the only one here without a tattoo!" That might not seem surprising: a quick gla...
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Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery
Ready to address excessive drinking in your life? Many people find peer support helps them take steps toward recovery. Two well-known self-help organizations built around...
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