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      When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home

      Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.

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      Medicaid estate recovery means surviving family members may have to sell the home of a loved one to repay Medicaid, or the state may seize the property.
      Medicaid estate recovery means surviving family members may have to sell the home of a loved one to repay Medicaid, or the state may seize the property.
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  1. Who Has the Secret to Well-Being? The Answer May Surprise You.

    Toddlers — full of energy, curiosity and laughter — have a lot to teach adults, experts say.

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  2. How Many Steps Do You Really Need? That’s the Wrong Question.

    Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more.

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  3. What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of a Hangnail?

    These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place.

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  4. When the Pandemic Hit Home

    New York Times readers share the moment they realized Covid would change the world.

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  5. What Popular Fitness Fads Get Wrong

    Viral online exercise challenges, like the 75 Hard or the 12-3-20, might get you in shape in the short run, but they may not help you build sustainable healthy habits.

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  1. Does Beer Before Liquor Actually Make You Sicker?

    We asked alcohol researchers to explain what will — and won’t — prevent a hangover.

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  2. How Much Advil Is Too Much?

    Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks.

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  3. What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?

    Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives.

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  4. Is Lip Balm Making My Chapped Lips Worse?

    It can be a helpful barrier between your lips and the cold wind, but not all products are created equal.

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  5. Does Hydrogen Water Live Up to the Hype?

    It’s been said to improve hydration, reduce inflammation, boost mood and more. We asked some experts if the claims were true.

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  1. The Joy Workout

    Six research-backed moves to improve your mood

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  2. In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout

    Our three short workout videos will get your heart pumping and give you a full-body workout without a trip to the gym.

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  3. 5-Minute Morning Yoga

    Seven poses to help you wake up and feel energized, whether you’re an expert or a beginner.

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  4. The Standing 7-Minute Workout

    A gentler version of a popular workout keeps you moving while keeping your body off the floor.

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    All you need is a wall, a chair for balance and sturdy shoes for this workout from the fitness trainer Chris Jordan.
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  6. Brittany Howard Sings Through the Pangs of New Love

    On her second solo record since leaving Alabama Shakes, “What Now,” Brittany Howard traces a path out of heartbreak. Today, she reads a Modern Love essay about that treacherous, hopeful journey back to love.

    By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Paula Szuchman, Kate LoPresti, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker and Marion Lozano

     
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