10 ways to respond to someone's bad news

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10 ways to respond to someone's bad news By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness When someone shares bad news with me, I often develop "blank-page syndrome"—stammering that I'm sorry, but wishing I had something helpful to say. That inspired me to ask experts for their favorite ways to respond in these situations. One of my (many) favorites: “You are doing such a good job at being strong and brave, and I wish you didn't have to.” READ MORE Share This Story

What Else to Read A Third Person in the U.S. Has Bird Flu. This Time, It’s Different By Alice Park The infected dairy worker has a new symptom not reported by the others. Read More » How Air Quality Affects Asthma—and What to Do About It By Linda Carroll Even low levels of exposure can trigger an asthma attack. Read More » Why You Suddenly Have Allergies By Jamie Ducharme You can outgrow an allergy as you age—or develop a new one. Read More » 8 Ways to Find Humor in Your Everyday Life By Angela Haupt Laughing more promotes health and happiness. Read More » 6 Ways to Set Boundaries at Work—Even When It's Uncomfortable By Angela Haupt Yes, even in this economy. Read More »

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Are walking pads worth it?

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Are walking pads worth it? By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness I've been getting concerned about how much I sit every day. (It's a lot.) So my interest was piqued when I learned about walking pads: portable under-desk treadmills that help some people log thousands of steps a day without even venturing outside. Here's what experts told me about potential health benefits—plus whether it's really possible to work while you walk. READ MORE Share This Story

What Else to Read Farmers Must Kill 4.2M Chickens After Bird Flu Hits Iowa Egg Farm By Associated Press Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Sioux County, Iowa. Read More » Giving Your Young Kids Peanuts Could Cut Their Allergy Risk By Chantelle Lee The study found that feeding kids peanut products regularly from infancy to the age of five reduced the rate of allergy in adolescence. Read More » The Mysteries and Underdiagnosis of SIBO By Meaghan Beatley Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause symptoms such as bloating and stomach pain. Read More » What Causes Bloating—and What to Do About It By Markham Heid A look at what causes bloating, the most effective treatment options to relieve it, and the relationship between bloating and periods. Read More » How to Find Small Moments of Joy in Dark Times By Angela Haupt Create a joy bucket list, have recess every day, and dance it out. Read More »

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