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Featured news in this section is focused on health and wellness. It includes articles of interest to brokers who want to stay healthy as well as employer programs to help employees stay healthy, state health rankings, fitness trends, etc.

To Live Longer, Do These 5 Things Every Day, Says A Brain Health Expert

While certain factors are out of our control, there are some things we can do to extend our lives. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, told ...

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These Are The Best Workouts For Each Decade Of Your Life

Let’s face it: With age comes a lot of changes mentally and physically. Many people feel like they have endless energy in their 20s. Fast-forward a few decades to your 40s and 50s, and the fatigue starts to set in and joint pain begins. And needless to say, staying active becomes more difficult. But the ...

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How Much Advil Is Too Much?

Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks.

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Do I Really Need An Annual Physical?

Is your annual physical a waste of time? A growing number of physicians say the value of a yearly physical depends in part on your age and health history, and that some young, healthy patients can afford to skip it. Some studies have suggested that the annual visits aren’t doing much to improve our long-term ...

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6 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Keep Yourself Healthy (Hint: Sleep Is Involved)

More than a month into the New Year of 2024, those who haven’t yet made progress on their health and weight-loss resolutions may be feeling a little discouraged. But experts agree that the number on the scale shouldn’t be the only way to measure a “win.” Weight alone doesn’t paint a complete picture of a person’s ...

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No Pain, No Gain? Your Body Would Like a Word

As a sprint relay track cyclist on the U.S. Olympic Team, Joshua Hartman spends much of his training time lifting weights to build power and speed. In 2023, while trying to deadlift a load near the limit of his ability, he noticed that his form was off, and the weight wasn’t moving as quickly as ...

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Contradictory Diet Advice Is Making Healthy Eating Even Harder

‘Tis the season of wavering New Year’s resolutions. And 2024 might be an especially hard time to keep to a new diet because there are so many contradictory claims — and so little left on the menu that isn’t being vilified by someone with initials after their name. Mainstream experts are still warning us against ...

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What To Expect From Big Pharma (And Biden’s Push To Lower Drug Prices) In 2024

A look at new legal battles and drug regulations, including the administration’s new initiatives to reduce drug costs and next steps in the FTC’s attempt to address improperly listed patents in the FDA’s Orange Book.

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Need A ‘Winter Reset’? Experts Share Benefits Of Slowing Down During Colder Months

Are you acting like it’s summer during the winter months? That’s what TikTok users have been asking as conversations about slowing down during the winter are going viral. For instance, TikTok creator Alex Mazerolle, a New York yoga instructor, posted a video on Jan. 3 referring to a chat with a friend. She asked him, “Are you ...

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Tripledemic May Have Peaked Around The Holidays

Key indicators for respiratory illness declined for the first time in weeks after the holidays, signaling that the tripledemic of flu, COVID-19 and RSV may have peaked nationwide.

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