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July 27, 2019
‘College is a Petri dish’: How to stay healthy – mentally and physically – in school
By: Rocco

Between classes, homework, exams, late night study sessions and parties, taking care of your health — both physical and mental — can easily fall by the wayside in college. To help give students tips on how to best take care of their mind and body, Matt Forte spoke with adolescent medicine expert Karen Latimer, MD, and New […]
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June 4, 2019
Do hair vitamins really work? Here’s what a dermatologist says.
By: Rocco

When it comes to hair vitamins and supplements that promise thicker, fuller locks, navigating the crowded market can be overwhelming. Add to that, the fact that the FDA doesn’t regulate claims made by brands. Needless to say, deciphering what really works is, simply put, complicated. “Supplements, in general, are kind of an unregulated market. A lot of supplements […]
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April 19, 2019
Kombucha health benefits: Here’s what science says
By: Rocco

Coconut oil, acaí berries, kimchi, matcha, spelt: All are trendy health foods that are actually not new at all — just like kombucha, the hotter-than-ever fermented-tea beverage with a truly ancient history. “It’s a tradition that dates back more than 2000 years,” Dr. William Li, author of Eat to Beat Disease, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. Kombucha, a fizzy […]
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April 19, 2019
Wait, So Those Pimples On My Butt Aren’t Actually Pimples?
By: Rocco

Talk about a (literal) pain in the you-know-what-butt acne is anything but cute and can seriously get in the way of your summertime activities. Even more annoying: “Buttne” isn’t the same as the pimples that pop up on your face, making this type of acne tough to treat, even if you’ve figured out how to […]
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March 25, 2019
California company recalls avocados as precaution against listeria: Is your fruit safe?
By: Rocco

A major avocado producer announced a voluntary recall of the pear-shaped fruit because of the potential that the California-grown whole avocados could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. California-based Henry Avocado Corp. says it has taken this step out of “an abundance of caution” based on positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine […]
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February 11, 2019
The best sunscreens for toddlers: ‘It’s the only thing I trust on my son with eczema’
By: Rocco

When it comes to skin care essentials for your child, sunscreen probably isn’t on your shopping list unless you’re going on vacation. But it definitely should be! Whether you’re packing a suitcase before heading to a tropical destination or stocking your everyday diaper bag with on-the-go must-haves, sunscreen for toddlers is key to keeping your […]
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February 3, 2019
Connecticut may remove all sugary drinks from kids’ menus
By: Rocco

A newly proposed bill in Connecticut could remove sugary beverages from children’s menus in restaurants. House Bill No. 7006 seeks to prohibit eateries from including soft drinks, as well as chocolate milk and juice beverages, on children’s menus. “On and after January 1, 2020, no beverage listed or displayed on a children’s menu shall be a […]
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January 27, 2019
The 3 things you need to keep your New Year’s weight-loss resolution, according to WW
By: Rocco

We’re just weeks into the new year, but a recent study says that people are already ditching their resolutions. According to the results from a WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) Global Wellness Survey conducted by Wakefield Research, 90 percent of adults say improving their physical, mental and emotional health is on their list of […]
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January 27, 2019
Sticking with the keto diet is tough — but this hack makes it so much easier
By: Rocco

Let’s face it: Healthy, keto-friendly meals require some form of food prep. If you’re pressed for time, or you’re the world’s worst cook, or just feeling lazy — it’s OK. You can still reap the benefits of healthy food using a keto meal-delivery service. These low-carb, high-fat foods are more than just your average salad […]
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January 23, 2019
Don’t feel like doing healthy food prep this week? Try these keto meal delivery services
By: Rocco

Let’s face it: Healthy, keto-friendly meals require some form of food prep. If you’re pressed for time, or you’re the world’s worst cook, or just feeling lazy — it’s OK. You can still reap the benefits of healthy food using a keto meal-delivery service. These low-carb, high-fat foods are more than just your average salad […]