Health

BCAAs are widely known for their support in muscle recovery, including decreasing muscle damage and reducing soreness, but can also help boost immunity.

What a clot feels like will vary based on where the clot is developing. Sudden pain, trouble breathing, and chest pain are among the signs of a potential clot.

Overproduction of saliva can actually be a health issue, but there are some foods you can avoid if you're mitigating an issue with too much saliva.

When purchasing a dietary supplement, check the container for a yellow and green seal of approval from the USP, that reads "USP Verified."

You can build up muscle with only bodyweight exercises—you just have to choose the right type of exercises, and form is going to be more important than ever.

Lentils are high in fiber and protein, full of other nutrients, and can help manage your cholesterol levels and improve gut and heart health.

Omega-3s and Omega-6 fats as the two fat sources that we need for optimal health, but there are significant differences between the two.

Too much vitamin K in your system is rare, but it can cause blood clotting issues, hemolytic anemia, dizziness, confusion, jaundice, and weakness.

Consuming iron from food and supplements can help many people avoid deficiency, but some disorders and illnesses prevent the body from absorbing the mineral.

Pregnancy brings many changes to a person's body, including to one's oral health. Oral health is important to your overall health, especially during pregnancy.

Ironically, a headache that happens before an orgasm is called an "orgasm headache," although it's definitely the opposite of pleasurable.

Your gums are more than just a bit of pink tissue holding your teeth in place. They share a complex relationship with the overall health of your body.

The flood of adrenaline from being scared can be enjoyable, and the boost of physiological arousal can also linger after the experience.

A sauna promotes both relaxation and pain relief, and also battles bacteria and viruses by boosting the body's white blood cell count.

Calcium supports bone growth and repair, and thus can help slow bone loss and osteoporosis.

Coffee gets you going in the morning and has a host of health benefits, but preparing coffee any old way may make your coffee downright unhealthy.

Some people are more prone to nearsightedness due to genetics, but others become nearsighted if they perform many activities from a short distance.

Nicotine patches may cause chest pain, headaches, palpitations, and other adverse reactions, including skin irritation, sleep problems, and unusual dreams.

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.

Poor sleep and more problems with allergies, asthma and acne are just a few of the problems awaiting you if you don't swap out your pillows on a regular basis.

Before refrigeration, meats were preserved with salt or smoke. Are the additives still being used to preserve meat doing more harm to our health than good?

Not only do night owls have a higher risk of many diseases, but they are 10% more likely to die early than early birds. However, societal factors are at play.

Most people with allergies develop them at a young age, but it's possible to get them when you are older. Either way, they can be managed.

Vitamin C is an important vitamin to have, and it's generally easy to get our recommended daily amount from foods like citrus, kale, and peppers.

Some experts say this oil can best be described as "liquid gold," while most tout its benefits for physical and mental health.

Connective tissue between the rectus abdominis muscles can pull apart and leave behind a gap post-pregnancy. Physical therapy is one treatment option.

Eggs are a common staple in many households, but this unsuspecting food is one of the most common food allergies for children, and adults can also be affected.