Healthy Habits

Learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your daily lifestyle—from expert advice on sleep and self-care to tips for cleaning and organizing your kitchen—from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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Here’s Why Pooping Feels So Good, According to Gastroenterologists
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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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The #1 Afternoon Habit to Break for Better Sleep, According to Sleep Doctors
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Do You Have a Weak Pelvic Floor? This Is What an OBGYN Recommends You Do First
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The #1 Habit to Start If You Have a Weak Pelvic Floor, According to an OBGYN
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10 Health Experts Share the First Thing They Do in the Morning to Kick-Start Their Day
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The #1 Habit to Break to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk, According to Experts
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6 Ways to Support Family or Friends During Cancer Treatment
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6 Things to Do When You Wake Up for Better Cognitive Function, Recommended by Neurologists
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Had a Few Too Many Drinks Last Night? Here’s What You Can Do This Morning
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The #1 Nighttime Habit to Break to Help You Poop in the Morning, According to Experts
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The #1 Habit to Break If You're Trying to Build Muscle Mass, According to a Sports Dietitian
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Doctors Shared the 9 Things They Do Every Day for Better Brain Health
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8 ‘Healthy’ Habits That Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good, According to a Dietitian
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4 Things to Do When You Wake Up to Support Healthy Cortisol Levels, According to Doctors
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Have You Had Your Eyes Checked Recently? 5 Reasons You Should
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6 Things in Your Freezer You Should Throw Away Now
Things in Your Pantry You Should Throw Away
9 Things in Your Pantry You Should Throw Away ASAP
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What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
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The #1 Habit You Should Start to Boost Your Energy Levels, According to Doctors
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I Have Chronic Inflammation, and This Is the Secret to the Anti-Inflammatory Meal I Make on Bad Days
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I Quit Alcohol for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened
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The #1 Habit to Break to Poop Better, According to Gastroenterologists
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10 Things in Your Kitchen You Should Throw Away Now
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I Tried a Doctor-Recommended Sleep Routine for 2 Weeks—Here’s What Happened
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What Happens to Your Body When You Have Acid Reflux
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10 “Polite” Things You Do at Restaurants That Are Actually Rude
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7 Science-Backed Ways to Relieve Stress in 10 Minutes or Less
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3 “Polite” Things You Do at the Grocery Store That Are Actually Rude
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How to Make Your Ceramic Pans Look Like New, According to GreenPan
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10 Foods Roto-Rooter Wishes You'd Stop Putting Down Your Sink
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The #1 Thing You Should Do Every Day to Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, According to Experts
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The #1 Habit to Start Now to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
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How to Make Your Own Dopamine Menu & Why It May Help Increase Happiness
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The #1 Monday Habit You Should Quit to Lose Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians
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Your Bedtime Routine Is All Wrong, Here’s What To Do Instead, According to Experts
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6 Things You Should Do After 5 P.M. to Support Healthy Aging, According to Experts
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6 "Good" Things That Could Be Bad for Your Immune Health, According to Experts
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The #1 Evening Activity to Help You Poop in the Morning, Recommended by Gastroenterologists
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6 Fast Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels
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The #1 Monday Habit to Break for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
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Use Coconut Oil on Your Skin? Know the Pros and Cons
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6 Things Women Over 50 Should Do Every Day Before 9 A.M., According to Experts
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5 Ways to Prevent Gray Hair, According to Experts
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Is It Time to Rethink That Drink? What the Latest Science Says About Alcohol & Your Health
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4 Signs You're Drinking Too Much Water
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The #1 Habit to Start for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Habit to Break to Improve Your Memory
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The #1 Habit to Break to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Neurologists
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How Often Should You Poop & Is It Every Day? Here's What Doctors Say
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The Surprising Habit That Could Be Bad for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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What Happens to Your Body When You Do Cold Plunges
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise, According to Doctors
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5 Sneaky Reasons You Get Headaches That Have Nothing to Do With Hydration
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Al Roker Shares the Anti-Inflammatory Routine That Helps Maintain His 100-Pound Weight Loss
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6 Things You Should Do to Lose Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians
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Still Bloated From Last Night’s Meal? Here’s What to Do First This Morning
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I'm a Chef & This Is How Getting Sober Changed My Relationship with Food
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8 Best Foods for Eye Health, According to a Dietitian
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Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What Experts Say
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The #1 Habit to Start for Better Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists and Dietitians
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I Interviewed 10 Olympians & Here Are 5 Healthy Habits They Do Every Day
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5 Things to Do When You Wake Up for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians
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Can You Target Losing Visceral Fat? Here’s What Dietitians Say
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7 Things to Do When You Wake Up for a Stronger Immune System, According to Dietitians
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5 Things a Gastroenterologist Does Every Day for Healthy Aging
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The #1 Habit to Break to Reduce Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians