Be Well

This image released by Warmies shows plush animal toys that can be popped in the freezer to provide cooling comfort. (Warmies via AP)

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

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Dr. Henry J. Heimlich uses lifegaurds at Coney Island swimming pool in suburban Cincinnati on Friday, July 9, 1999, to demonstrate how the Heimlich maneuver can help save people from drowning. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)

More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?

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Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work

Water flows from a shower head on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

People work out in an open-air gym next to the beach in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options

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How to manage ADHD at work and turn it into a strength

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How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

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Workers are saying ‘no’ to toxic environments. Here’s how you can set limits or know it’s time to leave

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Do you really need that extra ChapStick? Here are tips to reduce and tame workplace clutter

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Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

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Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about

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Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

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In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them

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Why you probably don’t need that added protein

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FILE - Wyatt Seymore pours the last drops of liquid from a water bottle into his mouth as he takes a break from unloading a stiflingly hot trailer of fireworks outside Powder Monkey Fireworks ahead of the opening of the stand, June 17, 2024, in Weldon Spring, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

How to stay cool during a heat wave

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How to keep your dog cool in the heat

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How to budget for vacation

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How to take a nap during the work day

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How to treat allergies in dogs and cats

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How to stay safe when the air quality is bad

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How to stay safe during a heat wave

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How to repair an electric toothbrush

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How to make sure loved ones can access your data when you die

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How to use your FSA

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