Healthy Habits

Learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your daily lifestyle—from expert advice on sleep and self-care to tips for staying hydrated and incorporating regular movement—from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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What Happens to Your Skin When You Don’t Drink Enough Water in the Day
3 Things to Do After Work to Improve Mental Health, According to Experts
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What Happens to Your Sleep When You Eat Chocolate Before Bed
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The Surprising Habit That Raises Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists
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4 Ways Flossing Can Benefit Your Health Beyond Healthy Gums
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5 Ways Collagen Supplements Can Interfere with Medications
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This Habit Increases Your Risk of Osteoporosis, According to Orthopedists
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An Aging Expert Reveals What Really Leads to a Long, Happy Life
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The Expert-Recommended Habit You Should Start for Better Liver Health
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She Started Strength Training at 50—Now, at 61, She’s a Fitness Influencer Proving It’s Never Too Late to Get Strong
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The Benefits of Front-Loading Your Water Intake, According to Dietitians
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At 50, She Took a Free Boxing Class—but Didn’t Expect It to Completely Change Her Life
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The Key to Staying Sharp After 70, According to Experts
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The #1 Thing Women over 50 Should Do Every Afternoon for Healthy Aging
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The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Water So You’ll Actually Drink It
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Kate Hudson Just Told Us About the 2-Ingredient Beverage She Drinks Every Morning
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The #1 Habit to Break to Improve Your Memory
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The #1 Activity to Boost Your Memory, According to Doctors
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Didn’t Sleep Well Last Night? Here's What Experts Say to Do for More Energy Today
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The #1 Habit to Break If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to a Doctor
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How to Know If You Have High Cortisol Levels, According to Experts
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5 Anti-Inflammatory Habits to Do Before Noon for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Afternoon Habit to Start for Better Sleep, According to Sleep Doctors
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The Surprising Habit That Can Help Lower Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Habit You Should Start to Live Longer, According to Health Experts
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Does the 3x3 Rule Really Work? A Dietitian Weighs In on the Viral Wellness Trend
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The #1 Surprising Habit to Maintain Your Muscle Mass, According to Sports Dietitians
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Following the Mediterranean Diet? Dietitians Want You to Break This Habit
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11 Sneaky Reasons You're So Gassy, According to Experts
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The Lifestyle Habit That May Raise Your Diabetes Risk
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I'm a Dietitian—These Are the 5 Small Changes That Help Me Stay Hydrated
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6 Things You Should Do to Lose Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Habit to Break for More Energy, According to a Dietitian
Strength
The #1 Habit for Better Balance and Stability, According to a Certified Personal Trainer
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What Happens to Your Body If You Don't Get Enough Sleep
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6 Things to Do Before Lunch If You’re Trying to Lose Weight, According to Dietitians
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5 Foods That May Raise Your Cortisol Levels, According to Dietitians
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5 Tiny Habits to Start Today to Improve Your Heart Health
The Best Time of Day to Poop, According to Gastroenterologists
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The #1 Habit to Help Slow Aging, According to Experts
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The 6 Best Healthy Habits to Help You Live Longer
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Here's How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Habit You Should Start If You Have IBS, According to Dietitians
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Does Baking Soda Really Help with Fridge Odors? A Food Scientist Weighs In
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6 Things to Do When You Wake Up to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
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5 Things You Should Do Every Day for Your Gut Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 P.M. Habit to Start If You Have Arthritis, According to Experts
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5 Things to Do in the Morning to Prevent Bloating Throughout the Day
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The #1 Hack to Help You Poop, Recommended by Gastroenterologists
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5 Myths About Diabetes You Need to Stop Believing, According to Dietitians
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10 Things You Already Have in Your Kitchen to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
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6 Things to Do in the Morning If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Experts
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7 Places in Your Kitchen You Should Be Cleaning but Probably Aren't
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5 Supplements to Take for More Energy, According to Dietitians
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4 Sneaky Reasons You're Dehydrated That Have Nothing to Do with Drinking Water
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8 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Trying to Prevent Cognitive Decline
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The #1 Habit to Start When You're in Menopause, According to an OBGYN and a Physical Therapist
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Dementia Risk May Be Increased by This Common Activity
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6 Myths About Hydration Dietitians Want You to Stop Believing
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6 Benefits of Walking After Meals, According to Health Experts
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We Asked 6 Dietitians the Healthiest Habit to Start Before 9 A.M.—They All Said the Same Thing
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The #1 Exercise to Help You Poop, According to Gut-Health Dietitians
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The Best Time to Exercise If You’re Trying to Lower Your Cholesterol, According to Health Experts
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Here’s Why Pooping Feels So Good, According to Gastroenterologists
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The Best Late-Night Drink for High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians
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We Asked 3 Chefs the Best Shoes to Wear in the Kitchen—They All Said the Same Ones
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Do You Poop When You’re Stressed? Experts Explain Why