Okay, admit it: You sit at a desk most of the day or hunched over your phone DMing memes to your friends. By the time you’re home for the evening, you have some serious aches in your back, shoulders, and … Continue reading Best Posture Corrector Devices 2019 – Devices For Posture Support
Strep throat can be a painful and frustrating respiratory condition, making it hard to swallow, eat and sleep. Although the conventional treatment for strep throat is antibiotics, research shows that they only reduce the length of the illness by about half … Continue reading 16 Natural Strep Throat Home Remedies for Strep Throat Treatment
Surveys show that the consumption of sugary drinks has increased in the last several decades on a global scale, up approximately 40 percent from 1990 to 2016. When health authorities warn against consuming “sugary drinks,” they are usually referring to those … Continue reading Do Sugary Drinks Raise the Risk of Cancer?
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow-to-brown and has a bitter taste and a garlic-like smell. While it doesn’t sound very attractive, neem seed oil can be very beneficial by … Continue reading Neem Oil for Skin and Plants: How to Use
Almost everyone has an opinion about how many times you can wear jeans before tossing them into the washing machine. Some people argue that wearing denim … Continue reading Wearing Dirty Clothes: Health Risks of Not Washing Jeans
As if you didn’t already have to worry about an aging jawline, receding hairline, and expanding gut, new sperm-cryobanking companies are telling you that your sperm is getting old, too. Firms such as Dadi and Legacy are selling fertility insurance … Continue reading Should You Freeze Your Sperm Before You’re 40? – Cryobanks
In a Reddit thread which has gone viral with more than 40,000 comments, medical professionals have been sharing the things that they wish everybody knew about their own body, and the healthcare tips that everybody should incorporate into their lifestyle. … Continue reading The Essential Health Tips Doctors Want You to Know
So many things that seem so right in the moment have consequences later, and the simple act of eye rubbing turns out to be one of them. Whether it’s from a long day, a long night before the long day, … Continue reading Why Rubbing Your Eyes Feels Good – And Can Be Dangerous
If you were to hand out skincare superlatives, antioxidant serums would win Most Popular, and for good reason. These concentrated formulas are just so freaking effective when it comes to maintaining a healthy complexion. “Antioxidants help protect skin from oxidative … Continue reading 10 Best Antioxidant Serums 2019 – Dermatologist-Recommended Serums
If bugs aren’t annoying enough this summer, trying to figure out which bug spray to use only adds to the irritation. Until now. Bug sprays that work contain one of three ingredients: oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin, or DEET. Another … Continue reading The Best Bug Sprays to Use This Summer – Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, Picaridin, Permethrin, DEET
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and severe irreversible blindness in the world, along with macular degeneration. In the United States, glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans, and globally, it’s estimated to cause visual impairment for … Continue reading Glaucoma: Symptoms, Types, Causes and Treatment
Vitamin C is like the Beyoncé of skin care—it’s basically flawless. Why are derms such fans of the antioxidant? “Vitamin C has a wonderful duality: it both brightens and firms skin,” says Dennis Gross, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at Dr. Dennis … Continue reading Best Vitamin C Serums For Your Face 2019
If you’ve ever had a meal and felt uncomfortable for hours after—think bloating, indigestion, or cramping—you know how much it sucks. But what if you could pop a pill and finally have these issues become a thing of the past? … Continue reading What Are Digestive Enzymes? Digestive Enzyme Supplements, Foods, Benefits
Whether it’s on your chin, underarms, or bikini area, there might be some body hair that bothers you and that you wish you could banish for … Continue reading Is Laser Hair Removal Safe – Does Laser Hair Removal Work
If you played outside a lot growing up or are an avid hiker, you’ve probably heard time and time again that you should *always* do a tick check when you come inside. But given that ticks are teeny-tiny and easy … Continue reading What Does A Tick Bite Look Like?
Picking out a sunscreen you feel good about putting on your skin is one thing. But finding one that you feel good about putting on kiddos? So. Freaking. Hard. Luckily, there are formulas that are safe—and that don’t feel greasy, … Continue reading Best Sunscreens For Kids And Babies 2019
Hemorrhoids are a very common anorectal condition that affects millions of people around the world. Over half of all people will develop symptomatic hemorrhoids at some … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids: Remedies, Causes, Precautions
These pharmacist-recommended over-the-counter products will make your next trip to the drugstore easier. When you’ve got a drippy nose or terrible headache, chances are you head to your local pharmacy in search of relief, where endless over-the-counter treatment options await. … Continue reading Pharmacists’ Choices: Top 5 Recommended Health Supplements 2019
For years, scientists researching pain, movement, and recovery had no interest in the weblike tissue known as fascia, which coats your muscles, nerves, and organs. But things have changed. Researchers—and savvy trainers—now view something called fascia as your secret weapon … Continue reading What Is Fascia — And How Treating It Can Make You Pain-Free
Be honest: When you hit the gym, do you work out with foundation, concealer, or even a *little bit* of CC cream on your face? NBD, right? Think again. We asked experts to weigh in on what happens to your … Continue reading Is It Really That Bad to Work Out In Makeup?
When I broke up with my first serious girlfriend (well, she did the breaking up), I was naïve, egocentric, and convinced I could think my way … Continue reading Common Symptoms of Depression That Doctors May Overlook
Adulting is hard enough without zits, but many of us still get breakouts well beyond our teen years. Acne affects approximately 50 million people in the US alone, making it the most common skin condition and, while most often found … Continue reading 10 Best Acne Face Washes for Men of 2019- Men’s Facial Cleanser for All Skin Types
When you look into the bowl after taking a leak, you should see some pale yellow pee—a sign that you’re well hydrated and your urine is, well, healthy. But how should it smell? We’re guessing you don’t give that a … Continue reading Why Does My Pee Smell? 10 Reasons for Smelly Urine in Men
California is burning, and our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones or homes in the deadly fires that have been raging for more than a week. The statewide death toll has risen to 79—with hundreds still missing—and … Continue reading Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke Inhalation and Air Pollution
If you ask anyone who knows me well, they’d probably list “stressing” as one of top skills. Whether it’s a work assignment or dating problem, I tend to overanalyze and fret about all the things that could go wrong. Instead … Continue reading Can CBD Help With Anxiety? Here’s What Happened When I Tried It
Actress Selma Blair revealed in an Instagram post Sunday that she has multiple sclerosis. Blair, 46, wrote that she was diagnosed in August but has “probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least.” Blair, who is starring in the upcoming … Continue reading What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Three years ago, McKinley, Chloe, Ava and Lauren were all in treatment for cancer at a Florida hospital. The quartet relied on each other to get through the arduous process, and on Monday they reunited for a photo shoot as … Continue reading Four Girls Reunite After They Beat Cancer Together at the Same Hospital: ‘It’s Amazing to See’
During cold and flu season, it’s a pretty safe bet that congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose are signs you’re coming down with something. But when trees are blossoming or their leaves are falling, how can you tell if you have … Continue reading How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
It’s easy to take your period for granted (or, you know, wish it away forever)—but when that time of the month rolls around and you’re surprisingly cramp-, rage-, and blood-free, … Continue reading 8 Reasons For A Missed Period
If every loud crunch of cereal or hair-tingling slurp of soup makes you want to scream, you may have a real neurological condition — and you’re not … Continue reading Does Noisy Eating and Loud Gum Chewing Drive You Crazy? You May Have Misophonia
While interviewing a dermatologist for a story last year, I shamelessly took the opportunity to ask about something that had been bothering me. “What is this on my forehead?” I asked, pulling my hair back. He leaned in to inspect my brown-speckled skin. … Continue reading The Best Treatments for Melasma
Starting at age 14, Katherine Bice used to wear three sports bras when exercising because it was the only way she felt comfortable. Her breasts bounced around a lot, and after just a few minutes, she was in pain. As … Continue reading Breast Pain Keeps Women From Exercise: Can The Right Bra Help?
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving thin, flexible needles inserted at certain points along the body – typically called ‘meridians’. The idea being that the insertion of these needles at these predetermined points can help … Continue reading Acupuncture – A Complementary Therapy With Promise
So, boobs: Overall, they’re pretty great—regardless of their size or shape. But, damn, they can be painful sometimes. Boob pain can happen for a variety of reasons—check those bra sizes, girls!—but, there’s one super-scary one that breast pain is largely … Continue reading Sore Breasts – 5 Reasons Your Boobs Hurt
Worldwide, more than 300 million people have viral hepatitis without knowing. There are various types of viral hepatitis, and in a lot of cases, people don’t experience any symptoms — meaning it can go undetected for years. While many viral hepatitis patients … Continue reading What is Hepatitis? – Viral Hepatitis Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
There are many great uses for essential oils, including helping to combat aging of the skin. This is a benefit that most people are looking for these days and essential oils are a natural yet highly effective way to age slower and look younger on … Continue reading Top 5 Anti-Aging Oils, Including Both Essential & Carrier Oils
A 4-month-old baby recently died after contracting meningitis, likely from an unvaccinated person, according to WTRV. Killy Schultz died on June 30 after developing a rash and high fever after being at daycare. Now, Killy’s parents are urging everyone to … Continue reading Parents Issue Meningitis Vaccine Warning After 4-Month-Old Dies
Eating 60 grams of nuts everyday was associated with an increase in sperm count, according to a new study. The clinical study followed 119 men over the course of 14 weeks to determine if eating nuts impacted their sperm health. … Continue reading Eating Nuts Could Make Sperm Healthier
Meditation has been described as being like “exercise for your brain.” And while basic forms of meditation can be really simple — for example, focusing on … Continue reading The 5-Step Approach to Effective Guided Meditation
As consumers turn to supplements to improve their gut health, the probiotics industry is exploding Some people believe probiotics can help with everything from mental health to weight loss, but experts say the science is too new. That said, research has … Continue reading Do Probiotic Supplements Really Work?
A new study revealed that people with Alzheimer’s disease had higher levels of certain kinds of herpes virus in their brains. Roughly 90 percent of the U.S. population has the specific strains of herpes that this study links to Alzheimers. … Continue reading Herpes Virus Strains Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
I used to associate sunscreen with the gloppy, heavy white goo my mom would make me slather on every time I stepped out of the house in the summer. Little did I know I could get the sun protection I … Continue reading 9 Best Face Moisturizers With SPF 2018
Even though you didn’t push a baby out of your vagina, sex is probably the last thing on your mind after a C-section. Sleepless nights and a wailing infant do not exactly make a sexy soundtrack. Plus, your hormones are … Continue reading Sex After C-Section: When Can You Have Sex After A C-Section?
If you’re over 50 years old and have blurry or wavy vision and/or a blind spot in the center of your vision, you may have Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The good news is it’s painless. The bad news, AMD is kind … Continue reading Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a Frustrating Condition to Live with and Treat
Rooted in science and expert opinion, our content translates dense topics into easily digestible, actionable health advice. Piecemeal, the concepts are sound and effective. But overall health must be viewed holistically. One of the most integral components is your mind. … Continue reading Why Mental Health Is Crucial for Men
Have you ever taken a prescription muscle relaxer or thought about taking one? The name alone probably makes you think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but think twice — synthetic muscle relaxers (unlike a homemade muscle rub) are actually both highly … Continue reading Muscle Relaxers: 8 Natural Ways to Relax Muscles & Relieve Muscle Pain
Next to back pain, knee pain is one of the most common complaints among both older adults and younger athletes. Knee injuries are one common cause … Continue reading Knee Pain Relief: 6 Natural Treatments, Including Exercises
Today, we have hundreds of different beauty products available to us — acne washes, toners, scrubs and so on — but what did people use thousands of years ago before commercial chemicals existed to help heal their skin? When it … Continue reading Witch Hazel: How to Use It to Clear Up Your Skin Fast
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