Why Chewing Gum Might Help You Lose Weight
Losing weight can be hard. But here's one weight-loss tactic that's not hard at all: chewing gum.
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Stories By Jorie Mark
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This Is The Healthiest Way To Eat Eggs
Recently, experts have agreed that the entire egg has tremendous health benefits. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Showering Right After You Eat
Once you've eaten, you may need to jump in the shower to get your day going. However, there are a few things to consider about showering right after a meal. -
The Real Reason So Many Women Have A Freckle On Their Wrist
Regardless of skin color, wrist size, age, or amount of body hair, the entire female Twitterverse appeared to be twinning with nearly identical wrist freckles. -
The Real Reason You Need To Drink More Fluids When You're Sick
You're laid up in bed, feeling awful, and everyone who knows of your condition is urging you to drink lots of fluids. Why is this so crucial? -
What The Soup Diet Really Does To Your Body
While many turn to soup diets like the cabbage soup diet, ketogenic soup diet, and seven-day broth diet for quick weight loss, they can have an effect. -
This Is The Worst Day Of The Week To Start A Diet
Studies show which day of the week is the worst for starting a diet. -
Why 'Dry Fasting' Is More Risky Than You Think
Perhaps you became aware of 'dry fasting' on social media, where you'll find thousands of slimmed-down influencers singing the praises of this extremely restricted approach to eating, which involves consuming absolutely no food or water for 12 to 20 hours. -
Does DNA Make You More Likely To Cheat?
"I just can't help myself, baby!" your straying partner insists. Is there a grain of truth to this excuse? Scientists say cheating might be in their DNA. -
How To Tell When It's Time To Get New Running Shoes
When do you need to send your sneakers out to pasture? A good rule of thumb is every 300 to 500 miles, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means. -
This Is How Cardio Really Changes Your Body
Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, particularly your heart, according to the American Heart Association. Why is that? -
The Real Difference Between Bacteria And Viruses
If there's one thing we all know to avoid these days, it's a virus. As in coronavirus, of course... but we also don't want influenza or a stomach virus — or any other virus, for that matter. But what about sickness due to bacteria? No one wants that, either. What's the difference between the two? -
Signs Your Headache Is More Serious Than You Think
If you generally consider yourself a healthy person, getting the occasional headache is just one of life's annoyances — an ailment as common (and as seemingly harmless) as the common cold, indigestion, or a mosquito bite. Except... when it's not. -
What You Should Know Before You Try Ezekiel Bread
Before you swear off bread completely, educate yourself about Ezekiel. Made from sprouted grains with no preservatives, this health store favorite is one of the few loaves that can accurately describe itself as a healthy carbohydrate. -
How Video Games Can Benefit Kids In A Surprising Way During The Pandemic
Experts are suggesting we reconsider our notion of the 'lonely gamer,' and instead recognize that there is social value to video games — especially in the face of a pandemic, where social distancing is making it difficult for teens to hang out in the usual ways. -
The Amazing Effect Salmon Has On Your Skin
Grilled pink and plump on a cedar plank, or perched daintily atop a sushi roll, salmon sure is a pretty food. Good news — eating it will make you look and feel prettier, too. That's because salmon is great for your skin. -
The Risks You're Taking When You Start The Snake Diet
If you'd like to shed a few pounds quickly, perhaps you're considering the Snake Diet. No, you won't be feasting on cobra in the name of calorie cutting, but plenty of experts think this approach is poisonous for another reason. -
Why Pessimists Aren't Getting Enough Sleep, According To New Study
'Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!' We've all heard this before, or remarked it to a grumpy, cereal-bowl-slamming roommate, partner, or other cohabitant. As it turns out, there is an actual link between a sour disposition and lack of sleep. -
Why You Should Wear A Mask Even If You're 6 Feet Away
Wearing a face mask when you're in a crowd is a no-brainer, but what if you're able to distance by 6 feet? Masking is still important even then: Here's why. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Trying The CICO Diet
A medium-sized donut is 198 calories, nearly the same number of calories in a skinless chicken breast. Yet, we may feel guilty after a Dunkin' run, but pat ourselves on the back for lunching on a lean, grilled fillet. Is there more to the story than a simple calorie count? -
The Only Rule You Need To Follow On The 'Lazy Keto' Diet
How do you follow what's been dubbed "lazy keto," a dieting strategy that, as its name suggests, is perfect for lazy people who'd rather not be bothered with food-tracking apps, measuring cups, and food scales? -
Face Masks Are Helping People Manage Their Anxiety. Here's Why
Take people who have social anxiety, which is the fear of being judged negatively by other people. A Polish study of how wearing face masks impacted individuals with this disorder revealed that the use of these simple cloth coverings reduced their anxiety levels. -
The Percentage Of Americans Dealing With Anxiety Right Now Is Higher Than You Think
If the chaotic state of existence otherwise known as '2020' is stressing you out, you're certainly not alone. In fact, one in three Americans is experiencing anxiety, and a total of 40 percent of the U.S. population has suffered from mental health struggles. -
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Reinfection
How well you fare from a coronavirus infection might seem a little like Russian roulette — on one hand, you have the asymptomatic carriers, and on the other, you have the more than 218,000 deaths in the United States alone. Once you've gone through it once, though, can you get it again? -
Study Reveals Surprising Findings About COVID And Child Care Centers
Ready for some good news about the pandemic? Because as it turns out, there actually is such a thing. A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that there was not a heightened risk of COVID-19 infection among childcare workers compared to adults in other lines of work. -
The Real Reason Women Are Always Colder Than Men
Women are generally colder than men, and the hub's insistence on keeping the temperature at an arctic below 70 degrees is grounds for... well, a second glass of wine! -
Can You Drink Coke Zero On The Keto Diet?
Going on the keto diet requires a complete rewiring of not only how you eat, but also a reframing of your concept of what the word 'healthy' actually means. Remember the days when you thought of bacon as 'fattening,' and of a yogurt parfait as a wholesome treat? Well, strike that and reverse it.
