Retinoid Versus Retinol: What's The Difference?
Determining whether to use a retinol or retinoid depends on what type of skin problems you're facing, as well as skin sensitivity and dryness.
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Does Coffee Cause Heartburn?
Heartburn is an effect of stomach acid traveling up the esophagus. Common culprits are acidic foods and caffeine. Does that mean coffee causes heartburn? -
Side Effects Of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Booster Shot Explained
Fatigue, headache, pain, fainting, and allergic reactions are some of the potential side effects of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot. -
Can Lavender Help With Anxiety?
One study showed that lavender was as effective as a 0.5mg dose of lorazepam for anxiety relief and enhanced mood, without the risk of dependency. -
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Antibiotics?
Alcohol, combined with antibiotics, can cause side effects such as headache, vomiting, and increased heart rate, and also decrease their effectiveness. -
How To Release Tension In Your Shoulders
Stretching, taking a warm bath, applying a warm compress, or sitting in a sauna can all help ease tight muscles in your shoulders. -
Do Disinfectants Expire?
We may be more inclined to stock up on disinfecting products now more than ever. However, experts warn that disinfecting products do in fact have a shelf life. -
How To Avoid Dry And Cracked Hands During The Winter
Winter is known to have dryer air than other seasons, and dry air tends to deplete our skin's moisture. What can be done to prevent dry, cracked hands? -
What Is Your Skin's Microbiome And How Can You Keep It Healthy?
There's an entire microbiome that lives on our skin that helps defend against harmful pathogens. Proper personal care routines can help protect it. -
Will Children Under 11 Be Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine Sooner Than Expected?
To date, only children 12 and over have been able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, but that may change sooner than anticipated. Read on for the latest news. -
Raw Versus Cooked Mushrooms: Which One Is Better For You?
Doctors and scientists suggest that the way you prepare mushrooms, whether raw or cooked, can impact their nutritional benefits. -
The Worst Bottled Water Brands For Your Health
Many of us aim to drink more water to be healthy, but we often don't think about some of the potential drawbacks, specifically linked to bottled water. -
Can Turmeric Help With Inflammation?
Turmeric aka curcumin shows great promise for anti-inflammatory responses in the body, but absorption may be limited, so method of consumption is important. -
How To Tell The Difference Between A Cold And COVID-19
The two share some symptoms, but usually muscle aches, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are more indicative of COVID-19. -
Can Dark Chocolate Help With Anxiety?
It's not uncommon to want to reach for chocolate during moments of anxiety and stress, but does this sweet treat actually provide any benefits? -
Raw Versus Cooked Kale: Which One Is Better For You
Steaming, boiling, microwaving, pressure-cooking, and vacuum-cooking (sous-vide) kale yields a loss of antioxidants, flavonoids, minerals, and organic acids. -
What Pregnancy Does To Your Appetite
While appetite changes throughout pregnancy are a common occurrence, experts agree it's important for moms-to-be to maintain a healthy relationship with food. -
Does Salmon Cause Mercury Poisoning?
Salmon is relatively low on the methylmercury toxicity scale, provides health benefits for the brain and heart, and is safe for weekly consumption. -
Does Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?
Researchers believe certain medical conditions like anxiety and depression can increase one's risk for hypertension. -
Does Gluten Cause Brain Fog?
Many health experts point to a lack of evidence regarding a link between gluten and brain fog for those who don't have a gluten-intolerant condition. -
What's The Difference Between A Psychologist And A Psychiatrist?
Choosing the right specialist for your mental health needs can be challenging. Knowing the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists can help. -
Raw Versus Cooked Tomatoes: Which One Is Better For You?
Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones. -
Does Lack Of Sleep Cause Headaches?
Research strongly supports high associations between lack of sleep and headache risk, particularly with tension and migraine headaches. -
Are Reign Energy Drinks Bad For You?
Reign energy drinks have vitamins, amino acids and electrolytes, but also sucralose, which may impact insulin sensitivity and create blood sugar spikes. -
Why Does Fiber Make You Poop?
Both soluble and insoluble fiber contribute to avoiding constipation and promoting regularity. -
Does Sugar Cause Inflammation?
Sugar can lead to chronic inflammation, so it's best to consume no more than 4 grams of added sugar daily. -
Raw Versus Cooked Broccoli: Which One Is Better For You?
Some people fear that by cooking broccoli, the health benefits are lost in the process. Should you be eating raw broccoli vs. cooked broccoli more often?
