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Your Partner is Ignoring a Health Issue. Now What?
Using guilt and pressure rarely help, experts say.
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How to ‘Gray Rock’ Conversations With Difficult People
Some say that becoming as dull as a rock is an effective way to disengage.
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How to Swim for Fitness, and 5 More Water Workouts
Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun?
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Girls of Color Are Getting Their Periods Earlier. No One Quite Knows Why.
Researchers have linked early menstruation to an increased risk of health problems later in life.
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Is Heat Actually Good for Sore Muscles?
A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can be amazing. But is it as healthy as it feels?
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Should You Delay Your Morning Caffeine?
Some influencers say that doing so can offer benefits. We looked at the evidence.
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For Some Families of Color, a Painful Fight for a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
Universal screenings for the inherited disease promised to get babies diagnosed and treated sooner. But they still miss some children of color.
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Is Shrimp Good for You? It’s Complicated.
Americans love their prawns. So how healthy are they — for us and for the planet?
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A 20-Minute Intense Workout That’s Easy on Your Joints
HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.
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Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?
The dreaded bumps can occur anywhere you shave, wax or pluck. Here’s how to avoid them.
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Stinky Feet? Here’s How to Quell the Smell.
A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.
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Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?
Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why, and how to make bathing a little easier.
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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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What’s the Best Advice You’ve Received About Fatherhood?
With Father’s Day around the corner, we’re looking for tips you’d like to pass on.
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F.D.A.’s Review of MDMA Cites Health Risks and Study Flaws
The agency’s staff analysis suggests that approval of the illegal drug known as Ecstasy for treatment of PTSD is far from certain, with advisers meeting next week to consider the proposed therapy.
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Google Is Using A.I. to Answer Your Health Questions. Should You Trust It?
Experts say the new feature may offer dubious advice in response to personal health queries.
By Talya Minsberg
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Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker
The worker had respiratory symptoms, unlike the first two. But the risk to the public remains low, federal health officials said.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
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PTSD Has Surged Among College Students
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate five years earlier, researchers found.
By Ellen Barry
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The Textbooks Were Wrong About How Your Tongue Works
The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body.
By Joanne Silberner
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Face ValueThe Ancient Art of Calligraphy Is Having a Revival
Calligraphy, which means “beautiful writing” in Ancient Greek, is seeing a surge of interest from younger people who say it offers a meditative and creative escape.
By Jenny Gross
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What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Sunscreen
Surveys suggest young adults are soaking up misinformation about sunscreen and skin cancer. Here are the basics for staying safe.
By Caroline Hopkins
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Learning to Surf, 200 Miles From the Nearest Ocean
With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing.
By Nora Walsh
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Times InsiderAn Editor Whose Business Is Fitness
Molly Mirhashem, an editor on the Well desk, wants to motivate readers of all ages and experience levels.
By Josh Ocampo
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