Health Misinformation Is Evolving. Here’s How to Spot It.
Experts offer tips for combating false medical claims in your own circles.
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Experts offer tips for combating false medical claims in your own circles.
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For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free.
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The actress Olivia Munn credited a simple tool with helping her doctor catch the disease early. But experts cautioned that it can’t give you the full picture.
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Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.
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Who Has the Secret to Well-Being? The Answer May Surprise You.
Toddlers — full of energy, curiosity and laughter — have a lot to teach adults, experts say.
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How Many Steps Do You Really Need? That’s the Wrong Question.
Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more.
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What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of a Hangnail?
These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place.
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New York Times readers share the moment they realized Covid would change the world.
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What Popular Fitness Fads Get Wrong
Viral online exercise challenges, like the 75 Hard or the 12-3-20, might get you in shape in the short run, but they may not help you build sustainable healthy habits.
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Does Beer Before Liquor Actually Make You Sicker?
We asked alcohol researchers to explain what will — and won’t — prevent a hangover.
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Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks.
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What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?
Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives.
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Is Lip Balm Making My Chapped Lips Worse?
It can be a helpful barrier between your lips and the cold wind, but not all products are created equal.
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Does Hydrogen Water Live Up to the Hype?
It’s been said to improve hydration, reduce inflammation, boost mood and more. We asked some experts if the claims were true.
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In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout
Our three short workout videos will get your heart pumping and give you a full-body workout without a trip to the gym.
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Seven poses to help you wake up and feel energized, whether you’re an expert or a beginner.
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A gentler version of a popular workout keeps you moving while keeping your body off the floor.
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Since its inception, this murky term has straddled the dual role of disciplining and inspiring.
By Rachel E. Gross
In a new special, Ms. Winfrey highlighted how new drugs have changed the way we talk about weight and willpower.
By Dani Blum
What’s in the $24.99 tub, exactly? Lindsay Moyer, a nutritionist, reviews the contents of the movie-snack “vessel.”
By Matt Richtel
A large analysis in Canada finds that teenagers who had babies were twice as likely to die before age 31.
By Roni Caryn Rabin
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.
By Gina Kolata
Munn said she was given the diagnosis last April, two months after negative results on a test that checked for 90 cancer genes.
By Maya Salam
On her second solo record since leaving Alabama Shakes, “What Now,” Brittany Howard traces a path out of heartbreak. Today, she reads a Modern Love essay about that treacherous, hopeful journey back to love.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Paula Szuchman, Kate LoPresti, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker and Marion Lozano
The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug.
By Dani Blum
We can’t really do more than one thing at a time, experts say. But these tactics can help.
By Anna Borges
Patients were told for years that cutting calories would ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. But research suggests dieting may not help at all.
By Alisha Haridasani Gupta
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