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Dawn Yanek

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14 of the Most Shocking Safety Statistics

Life comes with risks, but that doesn't mean you need to become a statistic. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself from injury—or worse.

59 Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Don't dismiss these important cues from your body that could signal huge health problems. Your...
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8 Ways You Can Literally Lose Weight in Your Sleep

Still dreaming about your weight-loss goals? Make them a reality with these scientifically backed ways...
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The 8 Best Free Meal Planners to Help You Lose Weight

The key to your dieting success may be right at your fingertips! These are the...
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The 4 Stages of Sleep and Why They Matter

Each sleep stage triggers different forms of brain activity. Here’s how sleep stages affect your...

20 Jobs That Can Up Your Risk for Cancer

Is your job making you sick? If it's listed here, the answer might be yes....

11 Health “Myths” That Are Actually True

Myths, half-truths, and wives’ tales are common in health. Here are 11 health 'myths' that...

13 Conditions You Think You Have—but Probably Don’t

Health issues in the news can lead to incorrect self-diagnoses—and even a misdiagnosis by a...
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14 Medications Pain Doctors Try to Avoid

Prolonged use of certain pain medications may lead to serious side effects or addiction. Doctors...
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What Standard Thyroid Testing Won’t Tell You

Does a "normal" thyroid test mean that everything's normal? Not necessarily. Here's why the go-to...

13 Foods You Should Never Eat If You Don’t Want Cancer

Your diet affects more than just your waistline. Consuming one or more of these foods...

16 Vitamins (and Supplements) Doctors Actually Take Every Day

Medical professionals share the vitamins and supplements they take, from vitamin D to omega-3, to...

The 12 Safest Sunscreens You Can Buy

Confused about which chemicals to avoid in your sunscreen? The Environmental Working Group, a consumer...

13 Everyday Habits You Think Are Unhealthy but Aren’t

If you're feeling guilty for engaging in one or more of these common behaviors, don't....
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13 Sunburn Myths That Are Damaging Your Skin

Believing even one of these myths can put you on the fast track to skin...

15 Diseases You Thought Were Gone—but Aren’t

Believe it or not, these retro-sounding illnesses are still alive and well, and without the...

13 Harmless Morning Habits that Are Sabotaging Your Day

How you spend the first moments of your day can set you up for success—or...
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43 Summer Health Dangers You’re Probably Ignoring

Don't dismiss these often overlooked summer dangers. Here's how to make sure your summer is...

50 Fitness Myths That Can Seriously Damage Your Health

You've heard these "facts" so many times, you've just accepted them as true. But they're...

14 Scary Ways Weight Gain Messes with Your Medical Care

Nearly 40 percent of adults in the United States are obese. If you're a part...

15 Surprising Things That Drain Your Energy

Solve the mystery behind your seemingly inexplicable exhaustion—plus, find some easy changes to boost your...

11 Things to Know About the DASH Diet

Doctors and dietitians love it, and it's won top honors from U.S. News & World...

11 Easy Ways You Can Fit Mindfulness into Your Busy Life

Being present is the only way to enjoy life to the fullest. These realistic tips...

10 Wondrous Things That Happen to Your Body When You Listen to Classical Music

Classical music is more than just pleasant background noise; it may actually make you healthier....