03.08.25

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

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5 things this ER doctor would like you to start doing

CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen recommends five things to do to stay healthy and avoid having to rely on the emergency room.

5 things this ER doctor would like everyone to stop doing

You can’t always know when you’ll have to go to the ER, but there are things you can stop doing to keep safe, according to emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen.

Small talk is good for you. Here’s how to get better at it, according to experts

Small talk is not only good for relationships, but it can also boost your mood and sense of community, experts say. Here’s how to get better at the polite exchanges.

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds

Bacterial vaginosis, which affects nearly 1 in 3 women, should be considered a sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study.

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The shocking science behind staticky hair

Whether your hair is standing up or you feel a shock when you touch your pet, CNN’s Meg Tirrell explains the science behind these little jolts of connection and offers a few remedies.

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