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Health and fitness

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Walking on vacation can be a pain. Here’s how to save your feet.

Yoga may help reduce lower-back pain, study says

How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk.

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Sugar substitutes are everywhere. How safe are they to eat?

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Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.

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Our top Thanksgiving desserts, starring pumpkin, apple and cranberries

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16 Thanksgiving turkey recipes, from simple to showstoppers

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Travel and leisure

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AI travel influencers are here. Human travelers hate it.

Should you play Check-in Chicken? TikTok boarding hack really works.

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Tech and your life

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