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From Yoga to Resistance Bands, NFL Player Mike Daniels Shares How He Stays in Shape
NFL defensive lineman Mike Daniels shares how he stays fit on and off the football field.
How Your Brain May Trick You Into Conforming With Peers Against Your Beliefs
Social influence often plays into how people create opinions and make decisions.
How This Army Vet Is Winning Her Battle with Heart Disease
Combat veteran Dani Aylsworth shares her compelling story about overcoming PTSD, alcohol misuse, and heart failure to win back her health one battle at a time.
How Long Does Immunity Last After COVID-19? What We Know
Immunity to COVID-19 is complicated. In my latest Healthline story, I break it down.
Anxious About Calling in Sick While Working at Home? You’re Not Alone
A recent survey has found that workers are stressed about taking sick days during the pandemic and remote workers stress more about taking sick days than those working in-person.
How Hope Affects Your Health and 5 Ways to Build It
During times like the pandemic, finding hope can be hard, however there are ways to tap into the positive side of life.
For Gift Giving, Research Shows It's the Thought That Counts
Gift givers often mistake value over thoughtfulness as being most appreciated by gift recipients. Research also shows that gift givers overestimate how much a recipient’s liking of their gift increases or decreases when it compares favorably or unfavorably to other gifts.
She Lost Her Mom to COVID-19, Then Her Dad. Here’s How She’s Coping
COVID-19 has taken the lives of multiple loved ones from some families. Here's how one daughter is coping with the loss of both her parents.
6 Tips for a Lovely Valentine’s Day During COVID-19
Valentine’s Day may look different during COVID-19. There are still ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day safely despite the pandemic.
How President Joe Biden Is Giving Hope to Millions Who Stutter
President Joe Biden doesn’t hide the fact that he has stuttered since childhood, and by doing so, he brings hope to many people who live with the same condition.
Older Adults Can Get the Covid-19 Vaccine Now – If They Find Elusive Doses
Illinois moved from phase 1a to 1b of Covid-19 vaccinations January 25. Those eligible for vaccination now include people 65 and older.
Yes, You’re Probably Experiencing Social Pain Right Now: How to Cope
The pandemic is causing many people to experience social pain. Social pain involves painful emotions caused by situations involving other people, such as feeling rejected, alone, ostracized, devalued, abandoned, or disconnected.
After a Decade of Trying, Now She’s Managing Her Diabetes Like a Boss
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for people with type 2 diabetes.
Know Diabetes by Heart is an initiative to educate people about the connection between diabetes and heart health.
8 Ways to Protect Yourself from the New Coronavirus Strains
Three known variant strains of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, have been identified. There are ways to reduce your risk of contracting the variants.
8 Ways to Improve Financial Wellness During Challenging Times
Attaining financial wellness is possible, even during financially challenging times.