When You Eat Too Many Eggs, This Is What Happens
Too many eggs can contribute to health problems for some people, but most people can eat up to seven eggs weekly.
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Stories By Molly Hurford
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Is Dairy Actually Bad For Your Skin?
You may have heard that dairy products are bad for your skin. But can milk, cheese, and yogurt really cause acne and other issues?
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The Real Reason Exercise Can Make Your Veins Bulge
Exercise causes blood to be forced into compartments around the muscle in use, which swells and hardens, moving veins towards the skin's surface.
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What Is The Gut Microbiome And How Does It Affect Your Health?
The gut has a major impact on our overall health, and can be influenced by a huge range of things, from how we eat and exercise to how we handle stress.
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What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome -- perhaps you're even concerned you have it — but what really is this condition?
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When You Stop Lifting Weights, This Is What Happens
When you stop lifting weights, it's not only your muscles that suffer: You may experience brain fog, sleep problems, and more.
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The Connection Between Magnesium And Vitamin D Explained
Do you take vitamin D? What about magnesium? The connection between this vitamin and mineral is more important than you might think.
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How Junk Food Might Be Doing Damage To Your Metabolism
Junk food not only boosts your caloric intake, but it can interfere with your metabolism. But returning to healthier eating habits can resolve the problem.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Sleep With Your Window Open
Airing out your bedroom can sometimes optimize your sleep. But urban or nature noises can also worsen your sleep environment.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Start Losing Weight
More energy, better brain function, and less joint pain are among the positive elements of weight loss. But you may need to better manage your hunger cues.
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Surprising Side Effects Of Taking Iron Supplements
Iron supplements can cause stomach troubles and more-serious symptoms. Getting iron via whole foods is one way to avoid these negative effects.
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The Real Reasons Your Muscles Feel Tight
Exercise is the most common culprit when it comes to tight muscles. Lack of hydration, sitting too long, and aging can also contribute.
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How Venting On Social Media Affects Your Mental Health
If you've ever turned to Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook to vent about a rough day, it may feel good in the moment but can end up having a lasting impact.
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What Leg Lifts Really Do For Your Body
Side leg lifts provide a focus on glute, hip, and thigh muscles, while a leg lift done lying on your back will focus more on your core.
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How Tall Are Women On Average?
Would you consider yourself average height? Women's average height varies around the world, but knowing your height can help guide medical recommendations.
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How Bad Is It To Reuse Your Towel?
Unless your towel is actually dirty (with body fluids like blood), it's fine to reuse it for up to three days before washing it.
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What Are FODMAPs?
FODMAPs are a type of carbohydrates that include lactose and fructose (dairy and fruit), but there are plenty of other grains and vegetables on the list.
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Eat These Foods If You Want To Get More Omega-3
Fatty fish are the easiest and most accessible source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but there are vegan options too, including nuts and seeds.
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What Really Happens When You Combine South Beach And Keto
The South Beach diet and the keto diet have a lot in common. Both are low-carb, but there are some differences that make combining them possible, but tricky.
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When You Swim After Eating, This Is What Happens To You
While swimming after eating won't hurt you, for optimal performance in the water, the timing of your pre-swim meal does matter, as well as what you're eating.
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What Really Happens When You Lifting Weights That Are Too Heavy For You
Starting with a weight that's too heavy for your current fitness level can be downright dangerous and can increase your risk of injury.
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What Is The Most Nutritious Type Of Bean?
From black to navy to pinto to kidney, there are major health benefits in every bean.
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What Drinking Yerba Mate Tea Does For Your Body
You may have heard of yerba mate tea as a powerful new superfood — similar to match tea — but does it really have as many health benefits as some people claim?
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This Is How Much Sunglasses Really Protect Your Eyes
Sunglasses protect your eyes — and the delicate skin around them — from damage from the sun's UV rays.
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This Is The Best Time To Do Yoga Every Day
The best time to do yoga every day is simple: Whenever you'll actually get it done
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What Is Intuitive Eating And Does It Help You Lose Weight?
How you can use intuitive eating to find a healthy balance of eating to fuel your life while getting to your goal weight.
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Your Coffee Cravings May Be Genetic
If you can't handle a day at the office without an espresso, it may not just be a caffeine habit that's to blame: Your genetics could be behind your cravings.
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