Jenna Anderson

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Mavocado / Getty Images Sleep is essential to your overall well-being, improving heart health, lowering your risk of chronic diseases, and supporting brain function. Getting at least seven hours of sleep per night is recommended for both women and men. However, women may need more sleep than men to make up for poorer sleep quality. Factors affecting sleep quality in women include hormonal changes, faster circadian rhythms, and additional stress from being a caregiver.

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Batches of Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bars recalled nationwide were given a Class II risk level classification by the FDA on Tuesday. Two flavors—Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar—were recalled after the company received 12 customer reports of rocks in the products. If you have the recalled chocolate bars, do not eat them—return them to the store or throw them away.

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A new Cleveland Clinic study—yet to be peer-reviewed—found higher flu rates in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated, but experts say testing bias likely skewed the results. The study has fueled vaccine skepticism, but experts stressed that the flu shot does not cause the flu, because it uses an inactivated virus. Even if this year's vaccine was ineffective, as the study suggests, experts still recommend getting vaccinated to protect against hospitalization and death.

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Three foods were recalled due to contamination this week. Butter and celery were pulled from shelves due to bacteria contamination, and sausage was recalled over reports of foreign material in the products. If you have these products in your fridge or freezer, throw them away or return them to the store. Three food products made headlines this week due to recalls—including one that was linked to potential fecal contamination.

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It can be difficult to discuss Crohn’s, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, with a new romantic partner. However, as a chronic illness that can’t be cured, experts stressed the importance of disclosing your condition at some point in the relationship. Experts shared their top tips for telling a new partner about your Crohn’s to help ease your fears and make you feel more comfortable sharing. Anyone with Crohn’s disease knows it’s not easy to talk about—especially with a new partner.