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Stories By Michelle Washmuth
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If you eat butter every day you'll want to make sure you're not overdoing it. While there are some benefits, moderation is key. Read on for all the deets.
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When You Don't Floss, Here's What Happens To Your Teeth
Not flossing can lead to a host of problems. Here's what can happen to your teeth if you don't floss. It just might inspire you to pick up the healthy habit. -
Dry Skin Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Knowing the symptoms of dry skin as well as risk factors can lead you on your way to having better-looking and better-feeling skin. -
RSV Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious. -
Shingles Explained: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments
The CDC estimates that 1 million people contract shingles every year in the United States, and one in three people will contract shingles in their lifetime. -
Sleep Apnea Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Sleep apnea is a common disorder -- but you may not even know you have it. Read on for everything you need to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment. -
Seasonal Allergies Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Many Americans have seasonal allergies and struggle to find relief. Here's everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments. -
What Happens To Your Body When You Wear Heels Every Day
High heels may make you look and feel powerful, bold, and sexy, but wearing them comes with some costs to your health. Read on to learn more. -
GERD Explained: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments
Is it just a little heartburn, or something more serious? Read on to get the scoop on GERD -- what causes it, symptoms to look out for, and how to treat it. -
The Best Yoga Poses If You Want To Lose Weight
While yoga is known for its mind and body connection, it can actually be a big benefit to your fitness and weight loss routine. Read on to learn more. -
What Happens To Your Body When You Hike Every Day
Take a look at how daily hiking can affect your body -- both the positive ways and the not-so-positive ways, too. -
Over-The-Counter Medications To Try If You Can't Sleep
If you're tossing and turning, waiting in vain for sleep to come, there are some over-the-counter medications that can help. Read on to learn more. -
You Should Be Looking For This In Your Multivitamin
A daily multivitamin can be a great way to fill in nutritional gaps, but how do you know which multivitamin is best for you? Find out what to look for here. -
What It Really Means When You Get A Headache After Swimming
The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches? -
Research Finds This Food Could Lead To A Smaller Waist Size
Although many diets call for cutting out this food, new research finds it could lead to smaller waist sizes. -
The Big Difference Between Coke Zero And Diet Coke
On the surface, Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke seem pretty similar. What's the big difference between these two no-sugar, no-calorie sodas? -
The Big Difference Between Caffeine And Taurine
Caffeine and taurine are both ingredients found in energy-boosting beverages, but what's the difference between them? -
The Real Reason You Should Include Rutabaga In Your Diet
Though the rutabaga isn't as popular as some other vegetables, it has health perks that might make it a worthwhile addition to your diet. Find out more here. -
Eat These Foods If You Want To Prevent Gray Hair
Nutritional deficiencies are one way premature hair graying can occur, as well as high stress and smoking. Changing your habits can change your hair. -
Foods That Are Actually Healthier Than You Think
You may think that eating healthy is all salads, no restaurants, and no fun. Not so! Take a look at some foods that are actually healthier than you think. -
The Exercise That Could Help Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a dementia that has no cure. But new research suggests this exercise could help slow or stop its onset. -
Does Water Temperature Matter When Washing Your Hands?
We know to wash our hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, but does the water temperature matter? Find out here. -
This Is What Happens When You Start Taking Metamucil
Beyond relieving constipation, Metamucil traps bile acid in the gut so it can be flushed out in your bowels, which in turn lowers your cholesterol level. -
Is It Safe To Eat Apple Seeds?
Many people avoid eating apple seeds due to their bitterness or their purported toxicity. Why is the apple is safe to eat, but not the seeds? -
The Big Difference Between Green Tea And Black Tea
You may know there are black teas and green teas, but what's the difference between them? Get the scoop here. -
Is Exercising Better Than Sleeping In When You're Tired?
Research shows there's no need to sacrifice sleep for early morning workouts, as long as your physical activity exceeds minimum recommendations. -
The Reason Why Coffee May Be Aging You Quicker
Coffee can provide a load of health benefits. But one component in coffee may be working against these positive effects and may actually be aging you quicker.