12.17.22

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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Champion adaptive surfer knows the power of resilience

Adaptive surfer Meira Va'a Nelson lost her mother as a young child and was paralyzed by a car accident by the time she was a teen. Now she inspires others to tackle life's big challenges.

Do you really need deodorant? Experts weigh in

If concerns about potentially harmful ingredients have you wondering whether you should wear deodorant or antiperspirant, you should consider these factors, experts say.

Over 80% of adults don't meet US strength guidelines. Don't forget these muscles

There are more than 600 muscles in the human body, and it's impossible to strengthen each and every one. Yet there are plenty whose power you can enhance, and doing so is key to enjoying a healthy, active life.

Giving your child a screen may hinder emotional regulation, study says. Here's what to do instead

For some kids, it feels like the only way to break through a difficult emotional period is with a show they love on TV or the internet. But screens used as a distraction from a tantrum may make it even harder to address the next time, a new study showed.

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Video: This Mediterranean dip may be the healthiest thing on your holiday table

When Instagram star Suzy Karadsheh's Mediterranean cookbook published this year, it became a fast New York Times best seller. No wonder, her dreamy dishes are fresh, healthy and tasty. She shows CNN her citrusy dip for gatherings that will have you saving that cream cheese for morning bagels. Find the full recipe here.

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