as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk
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Beauty companies are increasingly focused on longevity, which is about health span — in other words, finding ways for people to experience more healthful and beautiful lives for a longer period.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that annatto has many healthful properties.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Focusing on Longevity and Well-being Senior living operators are well aware of the nationwide trend in the country toward increasing our healthful years beyond 65.
—Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: Senate Democrats have not been raising alarms at the same level, however, and there is some speculation Kennedy could even pick up a few Democratic votes, given some lawmakers' interest in issues like healthful foods.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that annatto has many healthful properties.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Focusing on Longevity and Well-being Senior living operators are well aware of the nationwide trend in the country toward increasing our healthful years beyond 65.
—Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: Senate Democrats have not been raising alarms at the same level, however, and there is some speculation Kennedy could even pick up a few Democratic votes, given some lawmakers' interest in issues like healthful foods.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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