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Beth Bradford

Avoid Eating Peanut Butter With Crackers If You Have This Medical Condition (Or Make This Simple Swap)

Easy to grab and eat in a pinch, peanut butter with crackers is a winning combo to stave off hunger. But people with this medical condition should avoid it.

Erin Marie

The Unexpected Reason Your Body Hair Looks Like A Corkscrew

Have you ever wondered why some of the hairs on your body may sometimes look like corkscrews? It's a sign of a deficiency in a certain critical nutrient.

Erin Marie

Why Everyone Thinks Tampons Are Shrinking (And What That Means For Your Health)

There have been some concerns about whether or not tampon sizes are shrinking. Here is what we know about the theory and what all of it means for your health.

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Angelique H. Caffrey

When You Turn 50, This Is What Happens To Your Risk Of High Cholesterol

As you hit a certain age, your risk of certain health conditions is affected. And when you reach age 50, something happens to your high cholesterol risk.

Angelique H. Caffrey

When You Have Sex With A Yeast Infection, This Is What Happens

Having a yeast infection won't physically prevent you from being able to have sex. However, doing so will likely result in some unpleasant consequences.

woman sitting next to man on bed with hand on shoulder

Jennifer Anandanayagam

Grape Juice May Have An Unexpected Effect On A Man's Sex Life

If you're a man who's a fan of grape juice, you may want to hold on to that interest. It turns out it could help your sex life in a very unexpected way.

Erin Marie

Where Is Squatty Potty From Shark Tank Season 6 Today?

Season 6 of "Shark Tank" featured a mother-and-son tandem who wanted to change the way America poops. But where is Squatty Potty today, and how is it doing?

Erin Marie

When You Oversleep, This Is What Happens To Your Heart Health

We all need a day every now and again to sleep as late as our heart desires. Oversleeping on a regular basis, however, could affect our heart health.

Erin Marie

The Healthy Snack You Should Eat Before Bed To Help High Blood Pressure

A healthy bedtime snack doesn't have to be boring. Some can be both nutritious and delicious, potentially helping regulate blood pressure levels as we snooze.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

The Popular Fruit That Can Reduce Your Risk Of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are a nightmare - anyone who's had them knows this. Here's the popular fruit that can reduce your risk of ever experiencing them.

Erin Marie

Relieve Itchy Mosquito Bites In A Pinch With This Easy Ice Hack

As summer rolls in, you can definitely expect the mosquitoes to follow suit. There's a simple ice hack that can relieve itching when the pests start biting.

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Erin Marie

Holding Your Poop Can Increase The Risk Of This Dangerous Condition

Holding in our poop can potentially increase our risk of constipation which can, in turn, increase our risk for developing this dangerous condition.

Erin Marie

Avoid Eating Corn If You Have This Medical Condition

When it comes to health benefits, corn is a gold mine. However, if you have this particular medical condition, you may want to avoid eating it.

Erin Marie

Is Sun Gazing The Trick For Better Sleep? We Explain

Some claim that the meditative practice popularly known as sun gazing can benefit our health and improve sleep quality, but is it safe? Here's what to know.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

How Much Fiber You Should Eat In A Day To Reduce Your Early Death Risk

If you've read anything at all about gut health, you know that fiber and the state of your gut bacteria can dictate a lot of things health-wise.

Erin Marie

Science Says This Steamy Activity Will Strengthen Your Heart And Help You Sleep

If you want to boost your heart health and get a better night's sleep, there's a simple thing you can do. This steamy spot is scientifically proven to do both.

Erin Marie

Ignoring This Dental Habit Can Make You Look Older

When it comes to dental health, being negligent can have serious consequences on your overall wellbeing. That includes ignoring a habit affecting many people.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

The Popular Breakfast Food That Can Lower Your High Cholesterol

Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day but one so-called superfood could also be the secret to lowering your bad cholesterol levels.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

Warning Signs Your Pale Skin Is Actually Prostate Cancer

If you've noticed your skin has an unusually pale hue, it could be a sign of something serious. If you have additional symptoms, it could be prostate cancer.

Erin Marie

If This Happens To Your Toe, You Might Have A Serious Cholesterol Problem

What can our toes tell us about our cardiovascular health? Quite a bit, actually. If this happens to your toe, it could be a sign of a cholesterol problem.

woman holding a piece of cheese while sitting on the bed

Beth Bradford

We Tried Eating Cheddar Cheese To Fall Asleep In Record Time. Here's How It Went

Conventional wisdom suggests that eating cheddar cheese before bedtime can help a person fall asleep faster. Out of curiosity, we put that to the test.

Erin Marie

The Popular Medication That Can Increase Your Risk Of Kidney Stones

While often related to diet, kidney stones can develop as a side effect of some medications. Our expert discusses a common medication that can put you at risk.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

Can Eating Hummus Really Help You Sleep? We Put It To The Test

Hummus is apparently a popular sleep-inducing food, but does it really work? One of our writers put it to the test. Here are her experiences.

Erin Marie

Help Ward Off Heart Disease With This Popular Sandwich Spread

Whether you have it for breakfast or as a snack, eating this popular spread with bread may actually have a beneficial effect on your heart health, per research.

Beth Bradford

Add This Fruit Juice To A Glass Of Water To Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

Water helps your kidneys flush out sodium, but plain water can be boring. This type of juice enhances flavor and has nutrients to lower your blood pressure.

Beth Bradford

Cher's Infectious Disease Explained

At age 78, legendary singer and actress Cher seems invincible. However, her invincibility was challenged when she was diagnosed with this infectious disease.

Erin Marie

The Dangerous Health Habit That Can Make Penises Shrink

A healthy lifestyle is typically key to maintaining regular body function. So it is no wonder that a bad habit can cause penis shrinkage and worsen ED symptoms.