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Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.
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Can you get high from poppy seeds? Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?
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Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

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Best smart scales 2024: The perfect companion to help you meet your fitness goals

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best smart scales to help you learn more about your body from capturing muscle mass to body fat percentage, these scales can aid your fitness journey.

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Best Garmin watches 2024: Our top picks for the New Year

By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated

These are the best Garmin watches you can buy in every category, from Fenix 7 and Forerunner 265 to Venu 2 Plus.

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Best Fitbit 2024: Track your fitness this New Year with our best Fitbits

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best Fitbit wearables available to buy: Tried and tested to provide you with options from simple fitness trackers to feature-packed smartwatches.

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Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling 2024: Snap up some top-tier cycling footwear this Christmas

By Sam Hopes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best cycling shoes in each category, from Peloton and Shimano RC1 to Giro Regime.

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Best workout equipment for home 2024: Build your own home gym this New Year

By Sam Hopes last updated

Buying Guide Set up your home gym with the best workout equipment for home.

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Best walking treadmills 2024: Get moving with these handpicked treadmills

By Sam Hopes last updated

These are the best walking treadmills you can buy in every category, from Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0 Treadmill.

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Best budget fitness trackers 2024: Cheap but mighty

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated

Buying Guide These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Garmin Vivosmart 5 to Amazfit Bip 3 Pro.

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Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases

By Emily Cooke published

Two men from Rochester, New York died from a type of pneumonia after being exposed to a harmful fungus living in bat poop used to grow cannabis.

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Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best running headphones to accompany you on your run ― wireless and compact for a no fuss jog, here are our top picks.

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Best running watches 2024: Our top picks from the biggest brands

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 to Apple Watch Series 8 and Coros Pace 2.

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