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These 3 tips will improve your health if you work in an office, according to...

Business Insider UK spoke to BBC One's "Doctor in the House" Rangan Chatterjee. He explained why sitting at a desk all day can be detrimental to our health.  Doctor Rangan Chatterjee offered three...

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20 ways to improve your health in under 20 minutes

Sometimes it can seem like living a healthy lifestyle requires an overwhelming amount of time and effort. However, these mood-boosting, disease-fighting, wrinkle-erasing, wellness hacks take less than...

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11 things your doctor can tell just by looking at you

Your trained medical professional can predict many facts about your state of health just by looking at you.  While white eyes represent health, yellow, puffy, or ringed eyes could signify a health...

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Why your pimples always pop up in the same places

Pimples can be predictable, showing up in the same spots on your face every time you break out — but it's less of a coincidence than you may think.  Bad habits like touching your face and using the...

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6 ways to get yourself back to the gym — even when it’s the last thing you...

Getting yourself to go to the gym consistently, especially after a long pause can be quite difficult. Whether you’ve taken a break from the gym and are looking for a way to get back into the swing of...

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It turns out ripe and unripe bananas have different health benefits — here's...

A photo featuring bananas at different levels of ripeness has garnered nearly 2,000 comments on Instagram. Users began debating whether the age of a banana affects its health benefits. Experts say...

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3 reasons you should try kombucha — and 6 reasons why you shouldn't

Kombucha is practically mainstream these days. You can find it anywhere from your local natural food market to your city’s largest grocery store. And, for the most part, this is a good thing....

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14 'diet' foods that seem healthy but actually aren't

It's easy to fall victim to marketing slogans that use words like "diet," "lean," and "low-fat." These words, however, are often just masking an unhealthy treat. A product can be low-fat and still...

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Chrissy Teigen's trainer reveals her workout secrets

Simone De La Rue is known for her dance-based workouts that celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Jennifer Garner love. We caught up with her at the Body By Simone studio in New York to get some workout...

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I cut out sugar for a week — and it completely changed the way I think about...

I cut out all added sugar for a whole week.  I had one "slip up," and found it difficult to remember not to reach for foods with even small amounts of added sugar. It has taught me to assess parts of...

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Drinking too much water could be surprisingly hazardous to your health

Drinking too much water can be unhealthy and even lead to death in extreme cases. When you drink more water than your kidneys can handle, you can upset the balance of sodium levels in your blood —...

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Why birth control can make you gain weight

Birth control can make you gain weight due to ingredients such as estrogen and progestin. Contrary to popular belief, the weight you gain is often only temporary.  Birth control can also make you lose...

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The popular keto diet can help you shed weight, but it comes with some...

Keto, or the ketogenic diet, has become a popular and celeb-approved way to lose weight, but it comes with some misconceptions. The high-fat, low-carb diet is a drastic change from the diet that the...

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12 unexpected health benefits of orgasms

Update: A previous version of this article contained quotes from an expert whose credentials are now in question. We have reached out to him for confirmation of those credentials and have not heard...

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10 surprising things that give you bad breath

High-protein diets can cause your breath to smell. Peanut butter has a lot of sugar, which bacteria love to eat. Diabetes and the keto diet can both give you "acetone breath." Visit INSIDER.com for...

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A cardiologist revealed the truth behind red wine's health benefits

In 1989, the French Paradox suggested that France's regular consumption of red wine was protecting their heart health. But is red wine really good for you? Cardiologist Dr. Nicole Harkin says that's a...

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14 ways to stay healthy if you're constantly on the road for work

For those who are constantly on the road for work, staying healthy can feel near impossible. We spoke with experts and frequent travelers who have managed to stay healthy despite year-round traveling....

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13 lies you should never tell your doctor, according to 2 doctors

You might think that telling a little white lie to your doctor isn't that big of a deal. After all, does it really matter much if you fib about how many drinks you enjoy in a week or your occasional...

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There's been a spate of seemingly suspicious tourist deaths in the Dominican...

Tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic have been widely publicized this month, but officials say the number of American deaths there is nothing new. Traffic accidents and drowning are among the most...

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I eat and review fast food for work, and here's how I take care of my body

I eat and write about fast food for Business Insider. I'm often asked how I stay fit while constantly eating fast food for my job. The answer is simple. There are five techniques, but all of them boil...

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