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A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to examine mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to examine mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know

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In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

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PCOS is now called PMOS. What the name change means for care

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Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups

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Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims

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Mental health

A driver sits in his car in an empty parking lot in Calama, Chile, Friday, April 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)

You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day

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An iPod is displayed after its introduction by Apple CEO Steve Jobs during a news conference, Oct. 23, 2001, in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

One Tech Tip: A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening

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Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

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Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

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Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

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Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

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What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?

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A German soccer fan reacts at a fan zone after a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

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A lineman works to restore power in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, following a weekend ice storm. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

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A person looks out of a window in an apartment building in Kansas City, Mo., May 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it

Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That’s according to a study showing night owls had poorer overall cardiovascular health than most people, plus a modestly higher risk of a first heart attack or stroke.

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Sarah Baldassaro, left, demonstrates a strength-training regimen with her trainer, Hilary Granat, at the Center for Orthopedic Rehab and Exercise on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Moriah Ratner)

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A woman washes her face as she prepares for work in Chicago, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple

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Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

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Sonam Velani and Yan Sim plug in a battery from Every Electric to power an air conditioner as part of a pilot program with the city's energy company Con Edison to reduce pressure on the electrical grid Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman)

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

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Some of the hundreds of letters AP reporter Holly Ramer has received from her pen pal in New Zealand are displayed in Bow, N.H., Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer)

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota medical director Dr. Agnes Hutchinson examines a baby rabbit that was brought into the center in Roseville, Minn., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

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From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

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Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia is helped to do stretching at his team's garage during the second practice session for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia Friday, March 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

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Project coordinator Christine Gruschka, left, talks to Monika Jansen, 85, during a guided tour for people with dementia organized by Malteser Deutschland, part of the international Catholic aid organization Malteser Order of Malta, at the Zoo in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability

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People perform a stretching exercise while listening to music and guidance from radio at a public park in Tokyo, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Radio Taiso exercise tradition is a simple yet dynamic way to start the day

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Lauren Contreras, 40, works from her laptop at Foxtail Coffee Co., in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

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Shoes hang near the entrance of a barefoot trail near Flagstaff, Ariz, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

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Participants lay face down on the grass during an integration circle at an ayahuasca retreat in Hildale, Utah, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski, File)

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An arrangement of crackers, cheeses, meats, fruits and spreads is prepared for guests at a gathering of friends at an apartment in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

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Skincare products made from salmon DNA are displayed Friday, March 6, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

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Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

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Guests collect their smartphones at the end of a weekly phone-free gathering at the home of organizer Dan Fox in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this

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An assortment of plastic-free terracotta planting pots are displayed on Long Island, N. Y., on April 8, 2026. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives

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A student views her cell phone at Ronald McNair Sr. High School, Aug. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

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Festivalgoers run toward the main stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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Painted Easter eggs hang from an Easter Tree in Saalfeld, central Germany, March 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File)

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Father Isaac serves lentils for the midday meal at the Monastery of St. Augustine and Seraphim of Sarov in the village of Trikorfo, about 236 kilometers (147 miles) northwest of Athens, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

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A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy

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A delivery worker rides an electric bicycle in New York, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Felicia Fonseca uses a jigsaw to cut slits into a piece of plywood for a wedding sign at a do-it-yourself party at an apartment in Flagstaff, Ariz., Sunday, February 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite

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Zoe Kent edits a social media video on the TikTok app, Jan. 20, 2025, at her farm in Bucyrus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

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A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

One Tech Tip: Here’s how AI can (and can’t) help you in your job hunt

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A woman uses a walker as she exits an assisted living building, July 4, 2025, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

A Medicaid ‘spend down’ may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn’t a DIY strategy

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Pedestrians take in the warmer than normal temperatures near the North Avenue Beach Pier along Lake Michigan Feb. 26, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, FIle)

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

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Elena Ivanov, visiting from San Jose, Calif., walks across a field covered with blooming poppies near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, Calif., March 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

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Thamar Gisele Mengue of Cameroon prepares to lift the weights during the women's heavyweight para powerlifting final at the Commonwealth Games at The NEC in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi,File)

Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

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