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Health hacks that will make you feel better every day

Staying on top of your health can be tough, especially when life gets busy. But what if there were easy things — or “hacks” — you could do to step up your health and wellness game?

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Say Goodbye to the "New Year, New You" Mindset

You can make changes without completely reinventing yourself — this year, we’re replacing “New Year, New You” with a more self-compassionate mantra.

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Why You Shouldn’t Commit to Your New Year’s Resolution

Resolutions are out, intentions are in.

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4 Hacks to Reduce Holiday Travel Stress

Travel stress, who? Start your holidays off on a positive note.

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Food Hacks for the Holidays

Enjoy the holiday cheer while maintaining healthy eating habits.

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Nutrition

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

It could be more than just the “winter blues” — be aware of winter-onset SAD. SAD is a type of depression tied to the seasons, with the most common form (winter-onset SAD) occurring during the fall and winter months and thought to be a result of shorter days with reduced natural light. Common symptoms, alongside typical symptoms of depression, include oversleeping, overeating and social withdrawal. Learn more about SAD symptoms and treatment options.

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Mental Health

Pros and Cons of Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Is the Sunshine Protection Act the answer? What about permanent Standard Time?

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Fitness Through TikTok Trends

Three fun and trending ways to add more exercise to your day.

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Is It Time for Vitamin D?

As the days get darker, it could be time to pay attention to your vitamin D levels. Learn when is the best time to take vitamin D and assess your levels with imaware’s at-home Vitamin D Monitoring Test.

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Health Hacks for Your Prostate

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Learn about some healthy habits for your prostate.

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Protect Your Sexual Health

Prevent the spread of STIs/STDs by following safe sex practices.

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Screening for STIs/STDs

Get regular screening tests to protect yourself from the rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Eat the Rainbow

Make your plate colorful with a variety of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.

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Nutrition

Why Group Fitness Classes Are Popular

Want to be more active but need motivation to stay consistent? Or looking for a way to re-energize your regime? Group fitness classes may be your answer.

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A Scent That Can Help You Sleep

Smell your way to deeper sleep with lavender.

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Women's Health & Wellness Test

This at-home test kit assesses key areas of women’s wellness, including heart health, thyroid function, inflammation levels and diabetes risk.

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Benefits of Deep Breathing

There’s more to it than simply keeping you alive.

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Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated

Drinking water is the best way to hydrate, but is it possible to get an extra boost from certain fruits and vegetables?

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Nutrition

Get More From To-Do Lists

Go beyond basic “to-do” lists — create “maybe-do” and “just-for-you” lists too.

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Mental Health

Is Hot Yoga Better?

Are there health benefits to moving your yoga practices to a hot room?

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Is Your Phone Disturbing Your Sleep?

Give your mind and body a rest by turning off your notifications.

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How Puzzles Benefit Your Brain

Time for a mental workout with cognitive puzzles.

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Battle of the Butter

Peanut, almond, cashew or sunflower seed: Which butter has superior nutritional value?

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Are Sleep Trackers Helpful?

Follow the ZZZs

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Set SMART Goals

Motivate yourself with SMART fitness goals.

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Label Your Emotions

Yes, labeling your emotions can help you manage them.

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Create the Ultimate Gym Schedule

Looking for ways to improve your gym experience? Create a schedule if you haven’t already.

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Recipe for A Hearty Breakfast

Set your day up for success by stacking breakfast with protein, fiber and omega-3s.

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The Power of Love

Love has power, whether it’s loving yourself or others.

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From Teeth to Heart

Remembering to floss could be the key to a healthy heart.

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HIIT Is Good for Your Heart

Help your cardiovascular health by adding HIIT to your workout routine.

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The Gut Health-Mental Health Relationship

Research suggests a powerful connection between gut health and mental health.

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Why Weighted Blankets Reign Supreme

Reduce the weight of the world with a weighted blanket.

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How To Prep for Meal Prepping

Get ahead of your meal prepping with these five hacks.

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The 20-20-20 Rule

Your eyes need a break from screen time sometimes — the 20-20-20 rule is a great way to give them a rest.

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Benefits of Tracking Health Metrics

Recording your health metrics throughout the year is a valuable way to care for your health (particularly if you have a health-themed resolution to stick to).

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Fresh, Frozen or Canned?

A short review of the nutritional differences between fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.

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8 Hacks for the Holidays

Support your headspace going into the holidays with these tips and tricks.

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Mental Health

Setting the Temperature for Sleep

Another hack for your sleep improvement toolkit: the optimal sleeping temperature and how it affects your sleep cycle.

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Food for Sleep

If you want help falling asleep, here are three foods that might help.

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Take a Break

This is your reminder to add breaks throughout your day. Step away from your work for a minute and move your body — you will return more awake, focused and productive.

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Not So Fast

Eat slower to avoid that post-meal bloat and still have room for pie.

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Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

There are health benefits to being thankful.

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Falling Back an Hour

Another year, another end of daylight saving time. Discover the risks of SAD and vitamin D deficiency this season.

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Mental Health

Why 10,000 Steps a Day?

The power behind 10,000 steps a day.

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Oh My Squash!

The rise of the pumpkin and butternut squash — these winter squashes have benefits beyond autumn-themed decorations, drinks and candles.

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Feel-Good Hacks

Try to boost your four feel-good hormones with 12 easy hacks.

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8 Tips for Dealing With Jet Lag

Feeling jet lagged is no fun, and neither is getting sick. So here are some hacks to help you stay healthy and rested before, during and after your journey.

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Why Our Hearts Like Pushups

Pushups are a fitness staple — requiring no equipment, they can be done anywhere and easily modified. Undoubtedly, pushups are good for your arm and shoulder muscles but have you considered the possible long term impact on your heart health?

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Men's Health & Wellness Test

This at-home test kit analyzes a broad range of vital indicators to monitor your overall health and identify potential risks and areas for improvement.

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What’s in Your Health Stack?

Your health stack is everything involved in your health and wellness journey. Activity trackers, meal prepping kits, exercise routines and meditation apps are all parts of a stack. Have you considered what’s part of yours?

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Laugh It Up

Laughter may not always be the best medicine, but it can help. Laughter can help relieve stress and tension, benefit your immune system, uplift your mood and even relieve physical pain.

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Source: Mayo Clinic

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Pat a Pet

There’s a reason universities have de-stress puppy playtime events and major airports have introduced ambassador dog programs — interacting with pets lowers our cortisol (stress hormone) levels and blood pressure while boosting our mood!

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Mental Health

Learn Something New

Learning how to do something new can produce powerful feelings of growth, confidence and accomplishment. Plus, you’ll gain a new skill!

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Hop in a Cold Shower

Cold water is a popular solution for cooling down after a workout since it helps muscle recovery by increasing circulation and reducing inflammation. But taking a cold shower can also be a quick way to wake up, calm down and, according to some research, strengthen your immune system.

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Sources: NCBI, PubMed, NCBI

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Practice Daily Meditation

Meditation is a popular and proven method of supporting your mental well-being by reducing stress, improving focus and clearing your mind. Meditation comes in many forms and is flexible about fitting into your schedule; start by adding a 10-minute meditation session to your daily routine. For more meditation support, try downloading a guided meditation app.

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Source: Mayo Clinic

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Get Back to Nature

It’s important to remember the value of spending time outside, whether that means going for a walk in your neighborhood or embarking on an adventure in the mountains. Studies have found that spending time in nature can lower stress, boost your mood and refresh your brain. So find green spaces near you and add visits to your routine.

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Source: APA

Mental Health

Workout With a Friend

Having a friend join you at the gym not only makes it more fun but it may boost your motivation through encouragement (and possibly some friendly-competition). You’re also more likely to stick to your fitness routine if someone is expecting you to show up.

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Source: CDC

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Stay Hydrated!

Aim for at least eight glasses of water a day. Investing in a nice reusable water bottle to keep with you throughout the day can be a good reminder (and it’s environmentally friendly too). If you still forget to drink enough water, there are apps available that track your water intake and send hydration reminders.

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Source: Mayo Clinic

Nutrition

Boost Your Workouts With Music

Music can increase your performance when you exercise by boosting your focus, endurance and power.

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Source: NCBI

Fitness

4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Sleep

Sleep is part of everyone’s night or day (at least it should be). So why not make the most of it?

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