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Good Living: Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you

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How to win the grocery shopping game

Use these tips to shop with confidence.

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Seven smoking myths, busted

Learn the truth about cigarettes and protect your health.

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What’s the right way to wash produce?

Take the confusion out of cleaning fruits and veggies

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Anti-inflammatory diet: Five tips for success

A quick guide to using the foods you eat to prevent inflammation.

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Seven low-calorie foods that add zing to meals

Get a blast of flavor (and nutrition) from nature.

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Three popular fitness classes, explained

Here’s what to expect before you sign up

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Are you salt sensitive?

What you can do to lower your blood pressure if you're "salt sensitive."

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Your complete pool workout, no laps required

Do this total body workout in the pool without swimming a single lap.

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Eight foods to stop wasting

Save money and the planet by hanging onto these food scraps.

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Activities to escape cabin fever

Get rid of cabin fever with 8 fun things to do—including comedy shows and maple sugaring.

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You say you want a resolution?

Small changes you can make to feel your best

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"Some of the greatest joys await us"

Dr. Ken Druck says we need to look at the opportunities ahead.

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Healthy reasons to enjoy a feast

Traditional dinners are often given a bad rap, but a holiday meal can be very good for you

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What depression looks like at every age

The signs and symptoms of depression are often different in children, teens, adults, and seniors. And sometimes, they’re easy to miss. Here’s what to look for.

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Lessons for future caregivers

An expert offers advice on what you should know about the challenges

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Six truly seasonal superfruits

What's in a superfruit? Hint: All real, whole fruits have healthy "superpowers" of their own.

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Test your cholesterol smarts

Take this quiz to learn more about heart health.

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Seven ways to stay fit indoors

Try something different to stay active this winter.

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Hit refresh on your health routine

Make small changes to your daily routine for better health

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Six foods for holiday giving

Make gourmet food gifts on a budget! Homemade macarons, grapefruit peels, and instant chai mix are the perfect present.

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Four ways to make the holidays more meaningful

Giving to others can help you be happier, too

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Could your diet be too acidic?

Avoid serious health risks with a pH-balanced diet.

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Six staples you need in your pantry

Look at non-perishable foods in a new light.

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Wallet-friendly wellness foods

Shop for healthy ingredients that don’t overpromise.

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What really helps protect your memory?

Take steps to safeguard your cognitive health.