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The benefits of bell peppers

Bell peppers are a vegetable, so we know they’re good for us. What you may not know, though, is that all bell peppers start out...

Sepsis: It’s serious

Sepsis is “the body’s extreme response to an infection,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. It’s a life-threatening condition. Each year, at least...

Most people at risk for lung cancer aren’t being screened, study finds

Fewer than 1 out of 5 people who are considered at-risk for lung cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer –...

Exercise doesn’t have to be ‘all or nothing,’ researchers say

When it comes to working out, it’s OK to “choose ‘good enough’ over ‘perfect,’” a University of Michigan researcher says. “Nothing has to be perfect,...
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Struggling with insomnia? Tai chi might help

Practicing tai chi, a low-impact martial art that consists of a series of gentle movements, may help adults 50 and older manage chronic insomnia,...

Stop the spread: Stay home when sick

Going to work while ill can spread germs to co-workers. How can employers make sure workers know that they can stay home when feeling sick?

Help for employees struggling with mental distress

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People in need can call or text 988, as well as chat online at 988.gov.

Reduce your risk of fatigue

Shift work, long commute times and other work factors can contribute to fatigue. It’s time to reduce your risk.
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Circadian rhythms and sleep: Why they matter

Your 24-hour internal clocks – or circadian rhythms – can affect how your body functions, your mental health and your behavior.

A look at metabolic syndrome

Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It’s the name for a group of five health conditions that, together, raise your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.

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