During the time of the author and real-life pioneer, settlers were making a critical hygiene mistake that decimated life expectancy on the 19th-century prairie.
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Exercising after turning 50 can help keep you agile and strong, and many celebrities, from Lisa Rinna to Ernie Hudson, have proven it with consistent workouts.
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Based on experts' estimates, heterochromia is a rare condition among people in the United States. A few Hollywood stars have this unique, eye-catching mutation.
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Parkinson's disease affects more than 1 million Americans, and celebrities from Michael J. Fox to Billy Connolly have raised awareness for it in big ways.
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Overdoing it on the booze can wreak havoc. Here's a look at what happens to your body (and life) when you stop drinking alcohol. Spoiler: It's kind of awesome.
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Constantly cold? Yearning for a sauna or a sweater at every chance you get? Here's a look at what feeling cold all the time really means.
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Body odor is something most of the population attempts to improve or conceal, but that doesn't mean B.O. doesn't serve a purpose.
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Acetaminophen is often a go-to choice for relieving fevers, headaches, or other minor aches and pains, but there's a lot to know about these pills.
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Speaking at an amfAR event, Pamela Anderson said she didn't fear dying from hepatitis C. Instead, she revealed another very relatable concern to the audience.
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Rumer Willis' genetic testing is spotlighting how different forms of dementia have varying chances of being inherited. Here are her results and what we know.
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Apart from his accomplishments as an athlete, Travis Kelce is known for being a men's mental health advocate and debunking the myth that "real men don't cry."
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Many associate tobacco consumption with the horseback-riding tough guys of the Wild West. But their bodies reacted to the habit the same way today's smokers do.
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The pop star has talked about the various benefits the procedure brought her. However, some LASIK patients may experience unpleasant (albeit temporary) effects.
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Trends come and go, and hygiene-related habits are no exception. In fact, some of today's increasingly popular health practices and preferences are decades old.
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Going to the beach can be an exciting adventure, but it can quickly become dangerous to your health because of some common (and serious) hygiene no-nos.
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Dolly Parton passed away less than a year after announcing health issues following years of caregiving, and studies show that this burnout is all too common.
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Some say that giving up cigarettes gradually is the way to go. But these superstars prove that it's possible to quit cold turkey (which research also supports).
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Jason Kelce's admission about his foot hygiene ignited a social media war, with one side defending him and the other calling him out for his polarizing habit.
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Dolly Parton’s experience with endometriosis revealed a more vulnerable side of the country music icon and struck a chord with women facing similar struggles.
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The iconic actor considered his ability to laugh and make jokes a vital part of his being. It was a characteristic he kept even after his near-fatal stroke.
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Do you know what's causing your migraines? These are the surprising reasons behind your painful headaches.
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If you've got a headache and are tired of popping over-the-counter medications to treat your pain, here's some alternative tricks to try.
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When blood sugar is high for a long time, it can cause damage to your nerves, blood vessels, and organs. That's why it's essential to understand these signs.
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Try your best to drink enough water each day, and you just might find yourself reaping these benefits.
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In the 1800s, one highly contagious illness caused more emigrant deaths than other diseases, due in no small part to poor sanitation practices at the time.
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A pinch of salt goes a long way, but many are using more than a pinch. Here's a look at some of the ways your body may be trying to tell you to cut back.
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If you're not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, you can expect these things to happen to your body.
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