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Your Health: Surviving Melamona and ways to overcome digital eye strain
In a world where screens consume most of our lives, doctors offer ways to overcome digital eye strain. It’s one of the many topics discussed in this episode of Your Health.
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This is the ideal number of calories to eat at breakfast to curb cravings all day
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian explains why eating too little at breakfast can lead to cravings and low energy later in the day and how many calories to shoot for instead.
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When arousal hurts: Women suffering rare genital disorder often go undiagnosed
Up to 4% of women may be affected by a condition that can cause intense pain, burning, tingling and other distressing sensations in the pelvic area.
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Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options
Bands can be used to work legs, arms, back, chest and shoulders. They can be used in many configurations and may be less intimidating than dumbbells.
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The ‘cortisol cocktail' has gone viral on TikTok—but can it actually reduce stress? Here's what doctors say
The “cortisol cocktail” is touted for stress reduction benefits on TikTok. Here’s what it is, and what doctors have to say about it.
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Can cheese turn your dreams into nightmares?
Could worse lactose intolerance symptoms lead to more intense nightmares? New research published Tuesday explored that potential connection.
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What is a ‘Margarita burn'? Why the sun and lime juice don't mix
“Margarita burn” is a nice name for an annoying summer skin rash.
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How to stay cool in a heat wave — even without air conditioning
Extreme heat is dangerous. If AC isn’t an option, create a cool sleep space or visit malls, libraries, or cooling centers to recharge.
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This 2-hour window is the best time of day to take a nap, sleep doctor says
When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and reap the health benefits.
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Should you use SPF 30 or 50? Higher SPF isn't necessarily better, experts say
Should you use SPF 30 or 50? Higher SPF isn’t necessarily better, dermatologists say. How well you use sunscreen is just as important than the SPF value.
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Woman's viral ‘We do not care club' taps into the apathy and rage of menopause
Melani Sanders posted a video about not caring about things that once bothered her. She was stunned when thousands of other women related.
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Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga
Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga.
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You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say
Everyone needs protein — it’s vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of your muscles, bones and skin. But how much you need depends on your age, weight and nutritional needs.
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From pain to purpose: South Florida woman leads awareness event for sickle cell disease
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is dedicated to shining a light on an often overlooked health issue.
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From pain to purpose: South Florida woman leads awareness event for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to take on a crescent—or “sickle”—shape, which disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body
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Which is more effective for weight loss, GLP-1 drugs or surgery? New study has answer
GLP-1 medications have become game changers for people trying to lose weight, but bariatric surgery is still superior when it comes to total and lasting weight loss, a new study has found. Patients who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost about five times more weight after two years than people who had weekly injections of semaglutide or tirzepatide...
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
When the local clinic closed, many lost access to basic care. Virtual options exist, but barriers like cost and connectivity remain.
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6 essential ways to keep your sleeping baby safe
Pediatrician Dr. Rachel Moon breaks down the safest ways to put your baby to sleep and explains why it matters, as cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) continue to rise.
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Hoda Kotb is embracing being ‘a beginner again' as she launches wellness venture
Hoda Kotb is ready to channel the joy she brought to TODAY viewers and beyond for years. Allow her to introduce her new venture: a wellness brand appropriately titled Joy 101.
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The cost of weight loss drugs is finally dropping. How low can prices go?
Drugmakers are offering the blockbuster medications at steep discounts to people willing to pay out of pocket.