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Health.

Evidence-led reading on health from the HL Benefits desk. Long reads, careful guides, and the boring-but-true positions the research keeps settling on.

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Sep 192016
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Serene bedroom at night with soft ambient lighting and plush bedding bathed in moonlight
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Best Ways to Improve Your Sleep

Sep 19
Lyme Disease Facts and Symptoms | How to Spot the Signs - Health
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Lyme Disease Facts and Symptoms | How to Spot the Signs

Aug 14
Chocolate Powder is the New Party Starter | Snorting Chocolate
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Chocolate Powder is the New Party Starter | Snorting Chocolate

The snortable cacao trend promises euphoria, but medical experts warn of nasal damage. Here is what evidence says about cacao.

Aug 13
Clear glass of water with condensation droplets on a marble countertop in soft natural light
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Signs of Dehydration: Your Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Remedies

Aug 12
Alcohol Detox | Step by Step Guide to Full Recovery - Health
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Alcohol Detox | Step by Step Guide to Full Recovery

Aug 6
Breastfeeding Tips and Health Benefits for New Moms | 2016 - Health
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Breastfeeding Tips and Health Benefits for New Moms | 2016

Jul 30
Close-up of an Aedes aegypti mosquito perched on a green tropical leaf with warm golden light in the background
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Zika Virus Symptoms: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Jul 14
Acupuncture needles placed along a patient's upper back during a clinical treatment session
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Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Jul 13
Glass jar of mineral sunscreen beside zinc oxide powder and fresh aloe vera leaves on a wooden table in warm sunlight
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Top Natural Sunscreens for Safe Sun Protection

Jul 7
A serene setting with water, fresh fruit, and a journal symbolizing a fresh start in alcohol recovery.
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Detox Alcohol: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Jul 4
Smoking Marijuana: Health Effects and Dangers of Weed - Health
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Smoking Marijuana: Health Effects and Dangers of Weed

Jun 26
Gut Bacteria Linked to Liver Disease - Health
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Gut Bacteria Linked to Liver Disease

Jun 7
Accelerate Metabolic Rates With These 14 Simple Tips&Tricks - Health
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Accelerate Metabolic Rates With These 14 Simple Tips&Tricks

May 20
Top Health Benefits of Dry Sauna
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Top Health Benefits of Dry Sauna

Research links regular dry sauna use to lower cardiovascular risk, better blood pressure, and improved brain health.

May 11
Clinician discussing diabetes prevention with adults while one person checks glucose beside a table of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
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Diets That Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes: Ultimate Guide

May 3
Balanced healthy lifestyle essentials with whole foods, movement gear, hydration bottle, and sleep tools arranged in natural morning light
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Benefits of Living a Healthy Lifestyle: The Evidence-Based Ultimate Guide

Apr 23

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