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Your Smartphone is 7 Times Dirtier than Your Toilet

It's a breeding ground for germs and a cesspool of bacteria. More +

Diet Soda and Juice Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

These ‘no-calorie’ drinks are linked to poor health. More +

MORE on Vaping and Your Health

It's worse than you think. More +

Do Microwaves Cause Cancer?

Reheating food in the microwave may actually be beneficial to your health. More +

Measles Wipe Immune System's Memory of Other Illnesses...

...leaving us vulnerable to diseases we were previously protected against. More +

Not Exercising Worse for Your Health than Smoking, Diabetes, and Heart Disease

Being unfit should be considered as strong of a risk factor

as hypertension, diabetes and smoking.

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HEALTHIER Fitness

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Is Walking 10,000 Steps Every Day Really Necessary?

Getting 10,000 steps a day may not be essential for health benefits.

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Are Elliptical Machines Better than Treadmills?

Elliptical machines might offer some advantages over treadmills. More +

Yoga Poses That Can Strengthen Your Core Muscles

You need to work more than your abdominals. More +

Winter Fitness

Safety tips for exercising outdoors. More +

Benefits of Walking

10 Reasons to Go for a Walk Right Now. More +

Calorie Burn/Sitting Time Calculators

Breaking up extended periods of sitting by standing more –

especially at work – can help promote health and fitness.

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HEALTHIER Community

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Retailer Report Card

Ranking retailers on toxic chemicals.

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Recycling in Northeast Ohio

Links for Cuyahoga and Lake counties. More +

Organ Donor Myths, BUSTED!

Here’s Why You Should Become an Organ Donor. More +

Your Brain on a ‘Helper’s High’

Studies document how giving affects your body. More +

Giving Back

Ways to give without spending money . More +

"Plogging"--The New Eco-Friendly Fitness Craze

Plogging brings awareness to just how much litter lines our streets, parks, and trails.

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HEALTHIER PARENTING

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What Electronic Toys, TV, Computers Can Do to Your Infant’s/Preschooler's/Teen's Brain

MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development. More +

Smartphones, Tablets Causing Mental Health Issues in Kids

Children as young as two are developing mental health problems. More +

Children Shouldn't Drink Plant-Based Milk

Most children under the age of 5 should avoid plant-based milk, according to new health guidelines.

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How You Can Best Survive the Empty-Nest Syndrome

It's normal to feel a sense of loss when your kids leave home. More +

Number of Children Going to ER with Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts Doubles

The numbers are very alarming. More +

Parents’ Cyberbullying Guide

How to Spot It and Stop It. More +

HEALTHIER AGING

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Survival Tip: Start at Normal Weight and Slowly Add Pounds

Study finds those who gradually get overweight live longest.

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The 13 Drinks To Sip On For A Longer Life

Doctors say these drinks can help extend your lifespan.

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23 Foods That Make You Look Older

No one wants to look older than they really are!

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Hot Flashes Connected to Heart Attacks and Cognitive Decline

Science is discovering hot flashes are much more than just

a sweaty sign of menopause.

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Menopause: Solutions to 8 Miserable Symptoms

Teas and other natural ways to help ease the discomfort and pain if

you’re going through perimenopause or menopause.

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Food Allergies Can Develop in Adulthood

A person can become allergic to any food, and many patients

react to more than one.

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HEALTHIER Nutrition

Archived News

The Worst Nutrition Tips from 2020

There can be a lot of misguidance in the nutrition world.

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Which Drink is Best for Hydration?

(Hint...It isn't water!) More +

Poor Diet Can Be Deadly

What we aren't eating is killing us. More +

30 Reasons Why You’re Always Hungry

The science-backed reasons. More +

"Mindful Eating" for Weight Loss

Mindful eating is not a diet, but the approach is gaining traction as

a successful weight-loss mechanism.

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30 Facts About Soda That You’ll Find Totally Disturbing

...and 17 things that happen to your body when you drink soda. More +

HEALTHIER Mind

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16 Foods That Boost Your Mood and Fight Depression

Give your mood a big boost with these foods.

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Coping with Anxiety: Can Diet Make a Difference?

Coping with anxiety can be a challenge and often requires

making lifestyle changes.

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Why Having a Pet May Keep Your Brain Healthy

Understanding how animals contribute to good health. More +

Cyclothymia: Are Your Mood Swings Normal, or Something More?

Bipolar's milder cousin has its own ups and downs. More +

Smelling This May Decrease Anxiety

Research suggests that smelling lavender can relieve

feelings of anxiety.

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15 Foods That Make Your Depression or Anxiety Worse

What you eat can dramatically alter your mental health. More +

HEALTHIER PET PARENTING

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Pet Food Pantries

Assistance for Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties.

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Owning a Dog Can Lower Risk of Early Death

Need an excellent reason to add a dog to your life? How about

living longer?

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15 Signs Your Dog is Depressed

Don't let these potentially serious symptoms go unchecked. More +

Foods That Can Be Poisonous to Pets

Find out what foods are safe for people but dangerous for pets. More +

The 9 Most Common Summer Dangers for Pets

When the heat turns up, the dangers to pets increase too. More +

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NeonFlames

Fluid Dynamics

Soothing Pond

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Soundscapes Generator

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Puzzle Baron

CogniFit Games

"The Missing Chapter: History's Forgotten Stories" Podcast

Story Time from Space

(Stories read by astronauts from the space station!)

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