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The Major Health Risk You Take Every Day

Most people think smoking is the worst thing they can possibly do for their health. But in reality, perhaps the worst thing of all is something most of us do every day: sit. We sit when we drive, work, eat, use the computer, watch TV and read. In fact, before you read any further, you should probably stand up. It turns out that the more time you stay planted on your rear, the less time you’re destined to live on this planet. View Full Post

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Do You Need to Go on a Social Media Diet?

Do you love Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media so much that you feel anxious if you don't check your news feed throughout the day for Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) on something important? You know -- that picture of your sister's cat stretched across the piano keyboard? View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Are you exercising too much?

You know that regular exercise is good for your health. But studies show that exercising too much –- say, running a marathon -- can take a toll or even be dangerous. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals how many hours a day you can safely work out and how extreme exercise can affect your heart. View Full Post

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Don’t Let Anger Make You Sick

The election is over. Some of us were happy with it, some of us were very angry. If you were one of the angry ones, it’s important to turn that anger around quickly so that it doesn’t start to eat away at you. Anger, especially if it is hostile, can cause serious illness. View Full Post

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On Dr. Oz: Restaurants’ Dirty Little Secrets

Are you getting more than you bargained for when you eat out? Mehmet Oz, MD, and Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais take you behind the swinging kitchen doors to reveal the secret health hazards restaurants are hiding and share their six top tips to help you enjoy your meal without regret. View Full Post