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What you should, and should not, say in a sick day email

In wintertime, when you’re more likely to catch a cold, it’s especially important that you know how to write a good sick day email. Here are some do’s and don’ts.

 
Are all calories created equal? We asked a dietitian

Perhaps you’ve heard that “a calorie is a calorie” when it comes to weight loss, but can that really be true?

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How changing your outlook on aging can improve your life

People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to how long they live.

 
10 most common signs of breast cancer

Some people are at greater risk than others, but it’s still important for all women to know the signs of breast cancer.

 
October’s mental health focus includes community walk

Among several notable mental health happenings in October, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host its NAMI Walks event.

 
Could fruits and veggies hold key to happiness?

In 2021, scientists set out to test if feeding more vegetables to a person would entice that individual to continue eating more of these super healthful foods.

 
Biden, Harris target 10 drugs for Medicare price-lowering plan

The Biden administration is targeting the blood thinner Eliquis, diabetes treatment Jardiance and eight other medications for Medicare’s first-ever drug price negotiations as it seeks to lower medical costs for Americans.

 
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.