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Many people feel lonely temporarily, but chronic loneliness can have serious health consequences. It’s a growing problem for people of all ages, experts say. But all it takes to feel better is volunteering about two hours a week, a new study has found. It helps you reconnect with things that matter and with people. “It’s important to go out and actively reach out and do something for someone else — that has lots of benefits to our emotional and psychological health,” says lead author Dawn Carr, assistant professor of sociology at Florida State University.
Follow the link to find out why "higher intensity volunteering" was key. |
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Spring is here! It’s time to get outside and start walking – after all, walking is a great way to get fit and maybe even lose a pound or two.
To turn a daily stroll into a workout, though, it’s important to have the right support for your feet. So, we spoke to experts about what to look for in the perfect walking shoe. While walking and running shoes may appear to be virtually the same, they're vastly different. While runners tend to strike the ground with their toes, walkers typically strike on the heel and might require additional arch support. For this reason, walkers should look for shoes with more cushion in the back and a drop to the toe box of the shoe. Find out what shoes would be best for you by clicking the link below! |
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| When will it be safe to eat romaine lettuce again? |
| The CDC said Friday that 98 people in 22 states have been sickened after eating romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli. When will it be safe to eat it again? NBC News medical correspondent Dr. John Torres joins TODAY with an update on the outbreak, and also shares information on new studies about artificial sweeteners and alcohol consumption. |
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| After weeks in ICU, young mom dies from rare, mysterious respiratory infection |
| It's unclear how Kiley Lane, 27, was infected with the dangerous respiratory infection |
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| The best home and style deals and sales to shop this weekend |
| From stand mixers to sneakers, you can even score big on gifts for any kind of mom! |
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| Yes, your washing machine can ‘eat’ your socks — here’s how to stop it! |
| This goes deeper than we knew. |
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| What freezing your eggs is really like: Follow 1 woman's journey |
| Danielle Page, 29, started the egg freezing process a few months ago. Here, she explains the oocyte cryopreservation process to TODAY. |
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