General Family Health

By Lindsay Tigar
Expert Reviewed
A woman writing in a journal at home
5 Things to Do Thanksgiving Morning to Feel Healthier All Day
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By Karen Pallarito
Expert Reviewed
Doctor checking temperature of older man using infrared thermometer
8 Mistakes That Make You More Likely to Spread COVID-19
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of a person walking away from the toilet, not washing their hands after using the bathroom
How Bad Is It Really to Skip Washing Your Hands After Using the Bathroom?
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of a person refilling a plastic water bottle for this article about plastic bottles and negative things about plastic
How Bad Is It Really to Reuse a Plastic Water Bottle?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Family Posing For Selfie Next To Car Packed For Road Trip during COVID pandemic
Planning a Road Trip? Here’s How to Stay Safe on Your Travels
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By Madeleine Burry
Expert Reviewed
The cleaning woman is standing in the bathroom holding a blue bucket full of chemicals and facilities for storing her hands.
9 Ways to Stay Healthy When Your Whole Family Is Sick
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
woman packing luggage in log cabin during long-term house rental during coronavirus pandemic
Planning to Rent a House? Follow These 5 Steps to Avoid COVID-19
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Midsection Of Woman Holding Wet Wipe
The 2 Things You Should Be Sanitizing Every Day to Avoid Getting Sick
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By Diana Bruk
Expert Reviewed
Beautiful young african woman enjoying a cup of coffee
Cutting Back on Caffeine? Here Are 3 Tips to Make It Less Painful
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Woman in a mask checking the window to see if the room is well ventilated
How Can You Tell if a Room Is Well Ventilated or Not?
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By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
Expert Reviewed
woman wearing blue shirt discussing health concerns with doctor holding clipboard taking notes
How Our Health Care System Fails Black Women, and What You Can Do to Be a More Empowered Patient
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Work All Day From Your Bed or Couch
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By Kate Bratskeir
Expert Reviewed
Suitcase packing for travel, COVID-19
The New Necessities: 5 Essentials to Carry With You in the Age of COVID-19
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
mixed media graphic of hand poking through window blinds to demonstrate staying inside
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Going Outside
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Close up of doctor giving patient a flu shot at the doctor's office
Why It's So Important to Get Your Flu Shot and the Best Time to Get It
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of 4 empty coffee cups and 1 full with straws to demonstrate drinking too much caffeine
How Bad Is It Really to Drink More Than the Daily Recommended Amount of Coffee?
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
A father kneels on a brown rug helping son with green backpack at home before leaving for school during the COVID-19 pandemic
6 Tips to Keep Kids Safe at School During COVID
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By Kendall Wenaas
doctor taking senior patient's blood pressure
The 5 Most Important Things to Ask Your Doctor When You Turn 65
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By Diana Bruk
Expert Reviewed
Young couple
How to Set and Communicate Your Pandemic Boundaries With Friends and Family
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
girl running with mask
What Are Face Mask Brackets and Are They Effective?
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By Brittany Risher
Expert Reviewed
Young woman doing remote job interview on video conference using laptop at home
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Job Searching Safely During Lockdown
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
illustration of hand pulling disinfectant wipe from container with green background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Disinfecting Wipes on Your Hands if You Don’t Have Sanitizer?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
close up illustration ofperson biting nails with red lipstick and red-orange background
How Bad Is It Really to Bite Your Nails?
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
A waitress in a restaurant wearing a face mask
3 Steps to Take to Dine Out Safely in the Age of COVID-19
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By Amanda Gardner
Expert Reviewed
Close view of health care worker's hands with blue disposable gloves taking sample for coronavirus testing
6 Scenarios Where You Should Get a COVID-19 Test and What to Expect
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
closeup of 7-day medicine pillbox with pills on wooden table
What You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Risk if You Take Certain Medications
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By Maria Masters
Expert Reviewed
Caregiver at home visit during Lockdown
7 Medical Appointments You Shouldn't Skip Right Now
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
smiling doctor waving to patient on laptop during telemedicine appointment
The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine — and What to Expect at Your First Appointment
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By Kate Bratskeir
Expert Reviewed
mixed media image showing hand saying 'no' to green bottle of artificial tears
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Hold Back Tears
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
illustration of hands squeezing blue bottle of hand sanitizer on tan background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Hand Sanitizer All the Time?
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By Christine Yu
Expert Reviewed
Doctor in green uniform wearing glasses and face mask talking to patient
What You Should and Shouldn’t Do if You Have a Positive COVID-19 Antibody Test
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Young woman with dumbbells doing exercise in bedroom at home, as a way to get her healthy habits back on track
A 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Get Your Healthy Habits Back on Track
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By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
Sick woman with fever checking her temperature in bed
The Ultimate Guide to Recovering From COVID-19
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By Karen Pallarito
Expert Reviewed
woman wearing cloth face mask on bus
7 Mistakes That Make Your Face Mask Less Effective
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Closeup on stylish woman enjoying freshness in front of fan
9 Clever Ways to Handle a Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning
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By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Two young women talking and wearing protective face masks
A Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Reuniting With Loved Ones in Person
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Staff meeting in office with social distancing
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Safely Going Back to Work
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
illustration of woman with wine bottle on video chat during coronavirus pandemic lockdown
How Bad Is It Really That You're Drinking More During Lockdown?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Female customer with face mask shopping at a grocery store
Exactly What to Look for in a Cloth Face Mask and How to Care for It Properly
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of a person who donated blood
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Donating Blood
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By Hallie Levine and Jessica Migala and Rita Reik, MD, FCAP
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of a person donating blood during the COVID pandemic
Blood Donation in the Age of COVID-19: Everything You Need to Know
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
man on phone at the airport wearing face mask traveling by plane during COVID pandemic
8 Ways to Avoid Germs on an Airplane When You Have to Fly
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Portrait of young woman wearing protective face mask outdoors in city, waiting for the train.
11 Ways to Avoid Germs on Public Transportation
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Hands under black UV light to detect glow in the dark germs around nails and fingerprint as visual tool for teaching proper handwashing, aseptic techniques, and general infection control
Can UV Light Really Kill the Coronavirus?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Vegetables and fruit in reusable bag on a farmers market, zero waste concept
Can You Catch COVID-19 From Food?
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By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Close up of a man wearing yellow rubber gloves, spraying disinfectant on a kitchen counter and wiping it.
Exactly How (and When) to Disinfect Your Home to Avoid Getting Sick
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By Claudia Thompson
Expert Reviewed
Confused woman with no appetite looking into refrigerator at home
Not Hungry? 5 Possible Reasons You've Lost Your Appetite
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A family eating takeout food together at home
3 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs From Takeout
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Hispanic woman opening front door, returning home from grocery store
8 Tips to Avoid Germs When You're Practicing Social Distancing
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Empty Doctor's Office
Is It Safe to Go to Your Scheduled Dental and Medical Appointments?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Beautiful pregnant woman shopping in supermarket
4 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at the Grocery Store
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By Isadora Baum
Expert Reviewed
Illustration of a blue water bottle with words wash me on yellow background
How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Water Bottle?
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Three friends sitting at a table, smiling, and clinking glasses of beer.
6 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at a Restaurant
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A woman's hands typing on her smartphone screen
How — and How Often — to Disinfect Your Phone to Avoid Getting Sick
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By Bojana Galic
Expert Reviewed
Close up photo of a person washing their hands in a white sink with black fixtures surrounded by plants
The Best Way to Avoid Getting Sick Is to Wash Your Hands — but You're Probably Doing It Wrong
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By Jenn Sinrich
Expert Reviewed
A woman drinking a glass of water while sitting on her bed
A 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Help Your Immune System
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By Jenn Sinrich
Expert Reviewed
Person doing yoga outside by lake to improve health in the new year
16 Realistic Health Goals That Have Nothing to Do With Your Weight Nor Waist
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By Isadora Baum
Smiling person with a long brown ponytail using a fitness tracker while running on the treadmill at a gym
9 Tools to Help You Stick With Your Fitness and Weight-Loss Goals
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By Molly Triffin
Expert Reviewed
An adult woman at home using a nail file for her peeling nails
8 Surprising Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiencies
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By Ashley Macha
Expert Reviewed
A senior woman prepares to receive a flu shot from a nurse wearing scrubs
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Getting the Flu Shot (Beyond Not Getting the Flu)
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By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A smiling businessman driving his car on his commute to work
8 Simple Hacks to Boost Your Health While You Commute
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By Sara Lindberg
Freelancer at coffee shop
Why 'Motivation Is Garbage' and What You Need Instead
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By Vivian Manning-Schaffel
cute dog pink woman
8 Ways a Dog Will Change Your Life
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By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
Young woman practicing deep breathing at home for a healthier life
10 Two-Minute Habits That Will Change Your Life
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By Deborah Day
Expert Reviewed
Female running in the city listening to workout playlist
10 Songs That Will Get You Motivated in 30 Seconds or Less
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By Lynette Arceneaux
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13 Types of Fish to Avoid Eating
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By Lynette Arceneaux
Salmon Steak with Cream Sauce
The 9 Safest Seafood Options
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By Shannon Philpott
Expert Reviewed
You don't have to go fast. You just have to go.
17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running
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By Christine Mugnolo
Expert Reviewed
illustration of pizza box on bed with blue comforter in gray bedroom with window showing moon and stars
How Bad Is It Really to Sleep Right After You Eat?
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By Andrea Boldt
Expert Reviewed
Yellow onions on a blue wooden board
Side Effects of Eating Onions
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By Madeleine Burry
Expert Reviewed
A glass bottle of organic apple cider vinegar with the mother and apples in the background to illustrate the magical properties of vinegar
7 Possible Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar — and the Risks You Should Know
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By Siddhi Camila Lama
Expert Reviewed
Many white spots on a woman's nails (Leukonychia) due to calcium deficit or stress
What Causes White Spots on Nails and How to Prevent Them
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