Drinking a Lot of Green Tea Could Mess with Your Fertility
Mmm…There’s nothing more satisfying than a nice cup of green tea in the morning. It’s tasty and gives you a nice energy boost. Plus, it’s got a whole slew of health benefits (like reducing your risk of skin cancer and revving … Continue reading Drinking a Lot of Green Tea Could Mess with Your Fertility
5 Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT Tapping Benefits
Know anyone who uses EFT tapping to help fight depression or anxiety? Wondering what “Emotional Freedom Technique” (or EFT) is all about, and how it works to manage tension in the body and worry in the mind? EFT tapping therapy was … Continue reading 5 Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT Tapping Benefits
Mulberry: The Fruit that Protects Your Heart & Liver
There’s a pretty good chance that you’ve seen a mulberry tree or two pop up in your local park, neighborhood or even your own backyard. This tree produces a tart and tasty fruit that looks similar to a blackberry and … Continue reading Mulberry: The Fruit that Protects Your Heart & Liver
Colourpop Eyeshadow at Sephora Blew My Mind
As a lover of all things beauty, I’m well aware that my hobby can be a bit expensive—and at times, downright overpriced. And while some products are definitely worth the splurge, I’m always on the hunt for reasonably-priced options that … Continue reading Colourpop Eyeshadow at Sephora Blew My Mind
The 8 Best Drugstore Face Masks Under $10
Photo: Target.com Ever since Korean beauty products made their way stateside, face masks have been everywhere, from sheet masks to clay masks to cream formulas. We love that you can use masks to really tailor your skincare regimen for your skin’s specific needs, … Continue reading The 8 Best Drugstore Face Masks Under $10
6 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
As the weather gets cooler, our natural inclination is to stay inside. Cozy fires, comfort food and the sweet elasticity of sweatpants — why brave the … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
Meningitis Symptoms: Natural Management + Prevention
Acute meningitis is considered a medical emergency. A very scary finding shows a high percentage (up to 75 percent) of all life-threatening meningitis cases occur in young children under the age of 5. Meningitis has also become an increasingly serious … Continue reading Meningitis Symptoms: Natural Management + Prevention
How I Lost 70 Pounds
Fit-fluencer Chinae Alexander (@chinaealexander) drops truth bombs about her fitness journey (she lost 70 pounds and gained serious strength) to her 132,000 followers daily. But her biggest fan since day one? Herself. To be your own pep squad… 1. THINK … Continue reading How I Lost 70 Pounds
Why You Always Get Sick When You Fly—and How to Fight It
Let’s be real: Between the small children, shared bathrooms, and confined cabin, every time you set foot on a crowded airplane you put your health at risk. But while scary-sounding illnesses like tuberculosis and meningitis make headlines when they’re contracted … Continue reading Why You Always Get Sick When You Fly—and How to Fight It
Cell Phone Health Impacts: How Are Devices Impacting Our Bodies?
In just a few decades cell phones have totally taken over our lives. Many times, it’s for the better. When was the last time you actually pulled a map out of the glove compartment to try to navigate somewhere? Or … Continue reading Cell Phone Health Impacts: How Are Devices Impacting Our Bodies?
What Are Amino Acid Supplements?
It’s all over social media: fitfluencers sipping their “BCAAs” before or after a workout in order to beat fatigue, improve muscle recovery, and prevent pesky soreness. But is it a supplement you need? Will it really make a big enough … Continue reading What Are Amino Acid Supplements?
Could Your Heartburn Turn Into Esophageal Cancer?
Almost everyone has suffered from heartburn at some point in their life, so it’s easy to write that painful burning sensation you get in the middle of your chest after a long run or housing a garlicky bowl of pasta … Continue reading Could Your Heartburn Turn Into Esophageal Cancer?
Pregnancy Abuse: I Survived It and Here’s What Happened
As a child, I was sexually abused by my dad. And like a lot of girls who are abused, I married young—I was 22. We had … Continue reading Pregnancy Abuse: I Survived It and Here’s What Happened
Knowledge is Power: How Fat Can Work For You
Dr. Sylvia Tara became fascinated with fat because she has always gained weight easier than everyone else. After trying several diets unsuccessfully, she wanted to understand more. Because she’s a biochemist by training, Dr. Tara had the tools to conduct … Continue reading Knowledge is Power: How Fat Can Work For You
Statins Linked to Lower Rates of Breast Cancer and Mortality
A 14 year study in more than one million people has found that women with high cholesterol have significantly lower rates of breast cancer and improved mortality. The research, presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress, suggests that statins are … Continue reading Statins Linked to Lower Rates of Breast Cancer and Mortality
Find your Best Post-Workout Routine
What do you do after you exercise? If you ask 10 people, you’ll get 10 different answers. There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to a routine after working out, and in fact, most people don’t have one. But … Continue reading Find your Best Post-Workout Routine
TED Talk: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to … Continue reading TED Talk: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong
Out of Control Alcohol: Is Abstinence Required, or Will Moderation Work?
Suzanne knew something was wrong when she woke up with a hangover on a Monday morning. She never drank on Sunday night, but her friends had come over to provide some company since her husband was out of town. Suzanne … Continue reading Out of Control Alcohol: Is Abstinence Required, or Will Moderation Work?
The Best Vegan Protein Powders
When it comes to protein powder, whey is considered the gold standard for guys who want to build muscle fast. Whey—which is made from the watery part of milk that separates from curds during the cheesemaking process—is a complete protein, … Continue reading The Best Vegan Protein Powders
What Soda Does to Your Body
If there’s one thing everyone knows about the American diet, it’s that we love to guzzle soda. While our consumption of fizzy drinks has slipped in the past years, the average American was still drinking 38.5 gallons of soda per … Continue reading What Soda Does to Your Body
Coffee Naps Are the Energy-Boosting Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
You probably wouldn’t normally associate your morning cup of coffee with napping — in fact, quite the opposite. But as it turns out, the coffee nap is actually a thing, and it could very well be right what you need … Continue reading Coffee Naps Are the Energy-Boosting Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
The Best Cold Weather Multi-Purpose Balms for Lips, Hands, and Feet
As soon as there’s a chill in the air and the heat gets cranked up indoors, your skin takes a beating. You might start to notice dry patches, particularly around your nose, hands, and heels, not to mention lips, which … Continue reading The Best Cold Weather Multi-Purpose Balms for Lips, Hands, and Feet
Craniosacral Therapy for Depression, Neck Pain & Headaches
The term craniosacral therapy (or CST) refers to how this treatment approach addresses abnormalities of fluid and membranes connecting to both the cranium and sacrum. The sacrum is a triangular bone in the lower back situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis … Continue reading Craniosacral Therapy for Depression, Neck Pain & Headaches
How to Eat Healthy On a Budget
But that’s not always attainable for many reasons. One, in particular, is money. If you’re counting your cash, just one trip to the local Whole Foods can be enough to drain your wallet. While shopping for organic superfoods may cost … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy On a Budget
Vibrator Will Tell What Kind of Orgasms Women Are Having
On a long list of things guys have given up on trying to understand, the female orgasm is likely near the top. Just when you think you’ve finally deciphered its secrets, you find yourself at a dead end. But there’s … Continue reading Vibrator Will Tell What Kind of Orgasms Women Are Having
8 Thoughts Every Woman Has During Cuffing Season
Every year, as temperatures start to drop, the urge to have someone to bunker down with for the long cold winter starts to build. ‘Tis the season…cuffing season, that is. Cuffing season—wanting to couple up for the winter, whether it’s … Continue reading 8 Thoughts Every Woman Has During Cuffing Season
6 Meal-Prep Mistakes That Are Only Making Your Life Harder
What’s the easiest, most efficient way to make sure that you always have clean, delicious food at the ready? Continue reading 6 Meal-Prep Mistakes That Are Only Making Your Life Harder
Massage To Lose Weight
Of all the weight-loss techniques out there, the idea that regular massages could help you shed pounds is definitely among the most appealing. Continue reading Massage To Lose Weight
The Best Men’s Socks
You know you’ve grown up when you actually love getting a new pair of socks. Continue reading The Best Men’s Socks
DIY Beauty Kits You’ll Love
With all these powders and schmears and drips, the counter above may look like a scene out of some hotly anticipated Breaking Bad reunion. Continue reading DIY Beauty Kits You’ll Love
Legionnaires’ Disease on the Rise: Prevent It Naturally
After a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1976, hundreds of attendees fell ill with pneumonia-like symptoms and fevers reaching 107 degrees. Continue reading Legionnaires’ Disease on the Rise: Prevent It Naturally
What You Need To Know About Doing Yoga To Lose Weight
Yoga is great for reducing stress, increasing flexibility, and touts a myriad of other benefits, but what’s the deal with yoga and weight loss? Continue reading What You Need To Know About Doing Yoga To Lose Weight
Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
Gain Muscle With These 5 Diet Changes
If you want to bulk up, then you’ve probably already started strength training. Continue reading Gain Muscle With These 5 Diet Changes
The Best Concealers for Covering Acne, Dark Circles and Redness
Not all concealers are created equal—and that’s actually a good thing. Continue reading The Best Concealers for Covering Acne, Dark Circles and Redness
Julianne Hough Talks Married Life, the Morning Routine That Gives Her Energy, and Her Struggle With Endometriosis
Julianne Hough is sitting barefoot and cross-legged on a twin bed in a SoHo, New York City, apartment, gushing about married life. Continue reading Julianne Hough Talks Married Life, the Morning Routine That Gives Her Energy, and Her Struggle With Endometriosis
Build Forearms of Iron With This Farmer’s Walk Workout
You won’t see many people doing the farmer’s walk at your local gym, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving it a try. Continue reading Build Forearms of Iron With This Farmer’s Walk Workout
Vaping: E-Cigarettes Banned Wherever Smoking Is Prohibited
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Monday that will ban the use of e-cigarettes in every place that traditional cigarettes are barred across the state. Continue reading Vaping: E-Cigarettes Banned Wherever Smoking Is Prohibited
11 Protein-Packed Grain Bowl Recipes
The recent meal-in-a-bowl foodie trend is here to stay. If you love the ease of assembling salads but are craving something a little heartier, grain bowls are for you. Continue reading 11 Protein-Packed Grain Bowl Recipes
The Best Clay Face Masks to Detox Skin
Not only is slathering on a face mask a pampering pick-me-up after a long day, but it’s great for your skin. Continue reading The Best Clay Face Masks to Detox Skin
5 Carbohydrate Myths Against Your Weight Loss
Can you have your carbs and eat them too if you’re trying to lose weight? Continue reading 5 Carbohydrate Myths Against Your Weight Loss
Why Women Should Drop Their Obsession with Weight
You know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. According to the National Cancer Institute, there … Continue reading Why Women Should Drop Their Obsession with Weight
How Women’s Brains Really Are Superior
We can examine these differences to help us understand why men behave as they do, but scientists are particularly interested because gender differences may help us gain a better understanding of brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading How Women’s Brains Really Are Superior
Indoor Tanning Addiction and the Depression Connection
In addition, women with symptoms of depression were three times more likely to meet the criteria for having a tanning dependence. Continue reading Indoor Tanning Addiction and the Depression Connection
How Cardiovascular Disease Causes Erectile Dysfunction
Guys with erectile dysfunction have a 70 percent increased risk for premature death, a new study from The University of Mississippi finds. Continue reading How Cardiovascular Disease Causes Erectile Dysfunction
Meet Easton LaChappelle, the 21-Year-Old 3D-Printing High-Tech Prosthetic Limbs
Just like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg before him, Easton LaChapelle is on his way to becoming a tech superstar without ever having gone to college. Continue reading Meet Easton LaChappelle, the 21-Year-Old 3D-Printing High-Tech Prosthetic Limbs
5 Random Reasons Your Muscles Are Cramping
You don’t have to be a marathoner to be painfully familiar with the pangs of muscle cramps. Continue reading 5 Random Reasons Your Muscles Are Cramping
Chemicals in Dogs: 5 Red-Flag Warning Signs We Can’t Ignore
Whether your dog is cuddly and cute or tough, steadfast and stoic, most American canines have one thing in common. Continue reading Chemicals in Dogs: 5 Red-Flag Warning Signs We Can’t Ignore
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