Health & Wellness

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Colorful illustration of a tattoo machine crossed with a bright orange sunscreen bottle, surrounded by playful icons of a shining sun and a pink cancer awareness ribbon, symbolizing the link between tattoos, sun safety, and health.

Tattoos Aren't Cheap, But They Help Fight Skin Cancer. Remove At Your Own Risk – And Cost

Tattoos aren’t just art — they may lower melanoma risk with multiple sessions. But removal is pricey, and sunscreen is still your best friend.

 

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Playful digital illustration of an older adult balancing on a tightrope with a cane in one hand and dumbbell in the other, symbolizing fall prevention and the fight against rising fall-related deaths.

One Thing That’s Not Falling: The Number of Falls — And That’s a Downer!

Falls are up, and not in a fun way. Here’s why — aging, meds, frailty — and how to fight back with balance, strong bones, and a few laughs along the way.

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Cartoon of a person cooking in a kitchen surrounded by plastic forks, tea bags, and bottles that are crumbling into tiny microplastic particles floating toward their food.

Microplastics: Microscopic But Macro-Harmful (And They’re Freakin’ Everywhere)

Microplastics are microscopic but macro-harmful — linked to dementia, heart risks, and inflammation. From tea bags to Teflon, straws to seafood, they’re hiding everywhere. Here’s how to dodge them (with humor intact).

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