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Because you're probably overdue for a new toothbrush anyway.

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Tennis players lived an average of 9.7 years longer than non-players in a new study.

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You'll want to head directly to the laundromat.

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For some, the "good bacteria" might simply be going in one end and right out the other.

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Hand sanitizer is essential.

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There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.

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Age 2 is too early to graduate to a new seat.

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You might be able to salvage that cheddar wedge.

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More than half of Americans never wear sunscreen. Follow these tips to easily incorporate it into your daily routine.

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Lucky Charms doesn't make the cut.

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If you have no idea what we're talking about, go brush your teeth and chug some orange juice.

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A global analysis of 28 million people found that alcohol in any amount isn't good for you.

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This discovery could have life-saving applications.

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"Cape does not enable user to fly."

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If you are sick or injured, the treatment isn't usually in your kitchen pantry—despite what your grandmother may have told you.

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Looking to relocate? You might want to give this a read first.

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You don't need it in your toothpaste or croissant.

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Location, location, location.

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They’re more common than ever.

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Accepting what you're feeling may be healthier than resisting it.