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Making Something: How Creative Hobbies May Lift Your Well-Being
Painting, knitting, singing or sketching: a big WHO report looked at the arts and well-being. Here is what it says and easy ways to start.
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Warming Up: Why a Few Minutes Are Worth It
A few easy minutes of warming up can help you feel ready to move. Here is what a review of 32 studies found and a simple five-minute routine.
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Movement Reminders: A Friendly Nudge to Sit Less
A friendly look at how reminders on your phone or watch can help you sit less, and how to make them work for you.
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Do You Really Need Eight Glasses of Water a Day?
The eight-glass rule has no clear scientific source. Here is what recommendations say and simple ways to stay comfortably hydrated.
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GLP-1 Medications and Your Gallbladder: What to Watch For
A large review linked GLP-1 medications to a small increase in gallbladder problems. Here is what that means and which signs to know.
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Giving Your Time: How Volunteering May Lift Your Well-Being
Volunteering is linked with better mood and longer life in observational studies. Here is an honest look and easy ways to begin.
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Tai Chi: Slow, Gentle Movement With Real Benefits
Tai chi is linked to fewer falls and better balance in older adults. Here is how to try it gently.
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Fish Twice a Week: Why Seafood Earns a Spot on Your Plate
Heart experts suggest seafood once or twice a week. Here is why, and easy ways to enjoy it.
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Weight Cycling and Yo-Yo Dieting: Putting the Worry in Perspective
Weight regain is common, and the research on yo-yo dieting is mixed. Here is a calm look at what is known and what to do with it.
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Activity Trackers: A Friendly Nudge Toward More Movement
Researchers pooled 39 reviews and found activity trackers were linked to about 1,800 more steps a day. Here is how to get the most from yours and keep it fun.