Every January, many people set health goals that sound great on paper but fall apart by February. "Exercise more." "Eat better." "Stress less." The problem isn't motivation – it's that these goals are vague, overwhelming and hard to stick with in real life. In 2026, improving your health doesn't require extreme diets or punishing workout plans. Instead,...
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When we think about who wears a backpack, we often think first of students and members of the military. But these days, backpack wearers increasingly transcend age and occupational categories. Who wears a backpack? The businessman who wants to avoid checking a bag at the airport. The mom preparing for a family day at the park. The senior staying active...
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Ah yes, the power of a simple hug. A hug can warm you, comfort you, make you feel safe – all of the above and more. In fact, a hug can even improve your health by reducing stress and other negative feelings often conjured by our daily social interactions. A study published in PLOS One examined the power of a hug by tracking the social interactions of...
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Glowing skin isn't just about what you put on your face; it's also about what you put on your plate. Recent research adds strong support to the idea that nutrition, especially vitamin C intake, plays a meaningful role in skin health from the inside out. Vitamin C is well-known for supporting immune health, but it's also essential for skin. It helps protect...
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Exercise has long been linked to a lower risk of colorectal (colon) cancer, but researchers are still uncovering how movement translates into protection at the cellular level. In a recent study, scientists examined whether even a single, short bout of intense exercise could change what circulates in the blood – and whether those changes might influence...
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According to the Mayo Clinic, "back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems can be taken care of with nonsurgical treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medication, ice, heat, gentle massage and physical therapy." Accurate on face value, but missing an important piece of the puzzle.
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