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Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Abortion rights Maternal health Women’s health See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The US Department of…

Is it time to resume COVID restrictions in some safe states?

There may be new trouble ahead for states that had gotten COVID-19 under control after the March and April surges…

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in…

Viva la coffee shop: Why we need to meet up in them, now!

May I recommend … hangin’ out in coffee shops Coffee shops may not save the world, but with every frothy…

Beauty News

He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned,…

How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

Don’t drink before your nap on the plane. It could hurt you now and later

The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab…

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

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I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and...