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
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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
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
Black Currant: The Antioxidant, Immunity-Boosting Berry
Nutrient-rich, versatile and jam-packed with health benefits, the black currant may not be well-known around the world, but it should be. Continue reading Black Currant: The Antioxidant, Immunity-Boosting Berry
Is Stress Making Your Skin Freak Out? Here’s What You Need to Do
Whether you’re overloaded at work or dealing with the kids, ongoing stress takes a toll on your complexion. Continue reading Is Stress Making Your Skin Freak Out? Here’s What You Need to Do
7 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Your Partner
In every relationship, there comes a point where things start to feel less fiery and more friendly. Continue reading 7 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Your Partner
A Marine With Prosthetic Legs Is Running 31 Marathon In 31 Days
Finishing one marathon is already a testament to your physical and mental fitness—but attempting to run 31 of them in a month? Continue reading A Marine With Prosthetic Legs Is Running 31 Marathon In 31 Days
The Best Way to Raise Your Erotic IQ
“To think that men are physical creatures and women are psychological creatures is a joke,”. Continue reading The Best Way to Raise Your Erotic IQ
Cowboy Caviar: The Best Hearty Salsa Alternative
No one is quite sure how cowboy caviar got its name and, depending on where you’re from, you might’ve heard it called a few things. Continue reading Cowboy Caviar: The Best Hearty Salsa Alternative
Acid Reflux Medication and Liver Disease: What You Need to Know
Proton-pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. In fact, one study estimates Americans spend $11 billion on PPIs each year. Continue reading Acid Reflux Medication and Liver Disease: What You Need to Know
Pushing Myself Physically Helped Me Heal After My Son’s Death
On December 31, 2014, Susan Heard was sitting on her sofa with her husband and 12-year-old daughter, watching TV and waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square. “While everyone in the world was celebrating New Year’s Eve and … Continue reading Pushing Myself Physically Helped Me Heal After My Son’s Death
7 Popular TV Shows That Get Mental Health Right
TV these days gets lots of things right. But even the best comedies and dramas don’t always do an accurate job tackling mental health issues. One … Continue reading 7 Popular TV Shows That Get Mental Health Right
7 Facts You Never Knew About Herpes
When you hear the word “herpes,” there are likely two phrases that immediately come to mind: “cold sores” and “genitals.” Continue reading 7 Facts You Never Knew About Herpes
Someone Created ‘Diet’ Avocados—Here’s What That Even Means
Avocados are already so popular that people spend a huge chunk of their food dollars on the “basic” fruit. Continue reading Someone Created ‘Diet’ Avocados—Here’s What That Even Means
9 Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Lunch
You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal—but what you have for lunch can make or break a big chunk of your day, too. Continue reading 9 Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Lunch
5 Postural Restoration Benefits: Lower Pain While Improving Performance
As children, we tend to use both sides of our bodies much more easily compared to when we’re adults. Continue reading 5 Postural Restoration Benefits: Lower Pain While Improving Performance
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