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Is Laughing Good For You

WEBTurns out there are biological reasons for why laughter makes you feel so good, says Laura Braider, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Northwell Health. “Studies …

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Why We Struggle To Maintain Healthy Eating Habits The Well by …

WEBCommon challenge #3: Missing out on the fun foods. This one can be particularly rough because a healthy diet does mean limiting our sugary and salty …

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A Doctor’s Advice On How To Improve Gut Health The Well by …

WEBIn addition to diet, research shows that regular exercise can improve a person’s gut health by increasing the diversity of the gut microbiome and boosting the …

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How To Have a Healthy Heart: 5 Factors That Matter Most

WEBPrioritize exercise and diet. With regard to your heart, there are no two ways about it: How regularly you exercise and what you eat are two of the most important pieces of the …

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A Skeptic’s Guide To Lifestyle Medicine The Well by Northwell

WEBMyth: Lifestyle medicine is different from conventional medicine. “Lifestyle medicine is the foundation of conventional medicine,” says Stern. It’s defined as the use of evidence …

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The Healthy Way To Drink Coffee, According To A Doctor

WEBStudies have shown that moderate coffee drinking can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease, liver cancer, and depression. Yet despite its positives, there are still …

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Poor Circulation Warning Signs To Watch For The Well by …

WEBSwelling. “Swelling can happen anywhere—the arms, legs, feet, even the face if there is poor circulation in the head,” says Grayver. Sometimes this starts as bulging veins. As …

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Improving Gut Health With Green Tea The Well by Northwell

WEBGreen tea was first discovered in China around 2737 B.C., explains Stephanie Schiff, RDN, a clinical registered dietitian nutritionist with Northwell Health. It is one of the most …

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Five Health Screenings Men Need To Stay Healthy

WEBCholesterol test (also known as a lipid profile) What it is: A cholesterol test is a blood test that measures the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol) and …

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The Mental and Physical Benefits of Nature During COVID-19 The …

WEBHaving some contact with nature can reduce chronic stress, explains Dr. Candice La Lima, PhD, a clinical psychologist with Northwell Health. “It reduces …

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Cranberry Benefits: 5 Reasons You Should Eat More The Well by …

WEBIf you’ve ever suffered from a UTI, you’ve most likely heard about how cranberries can help prevent a future infection.It does this by making it harder for …

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The Healthiest Meats You Can Eat (According To A Dietitian) The …

WEBConsume in moderation: pork. The next healthiest meat option is pork, which, Schiff says, is a great source of protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. However, she cautions there are …

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Is Oatmeal Good for You

WEBThe benefits of oatmeal. One of the primary nutritional components of oatmeal is its fiber content—approximately 4 grams in a serving. It contains both soluble …

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How What You Eat Affects Your Skin The Well by Northwell

WEBOmega-3 fatty acids help keep the skin moist and act as an anti-inflammatory marker. Vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) has been shown to help reduce the rate of …

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Why Everyone Needs A Healthcare Proxy The Well by Northwell

WEBA living will communicates, on paper, your wishes about whether you would want interventions like artificial hydration or nutrition. "Having a healthcare proxy is naming …

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Is Cold Water Bad for You

WEBPractices such as traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine strongly believe in drinking warm or room-temperature water and tote the benefits of both for your health. …

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Sauna Benefits: Infrared Vs. Dry Vs. Steam Room The Well by …

WEBPotential health benefits of infrared saunas. Lower blood pressure. Physiologically, spending time in an infrared sauna creates a similar sweat response to …

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What Is A Chiropractor (And When To See One)

WEBDepending on your pain and injury, a chiropractor may also refer you to other health providers such as orthopedists, neurologists, pain management physicians, and spine …

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6 Reasons You Have Salty Taste Buds The Well by Northwell

WEBColds and allergies. The common cold and your everyday allergies can do a number on your sinuses, leading to a condition where excess mucus drips down the …

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The Benefits Of Circumcision: 5 Pros and Cons The Well by …

WEBWhile circumcision has religious and cultural roots, there are actually health benefits to the procedure. “There is evidence that circumcision helps decrease infection risks for …

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