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Remote control pointed at TV watching Netflix

Erin Marie

You May Love TV, But Cutting Back Could Give Your Heart A Healthy Boost

Coronary heart disease affects millions of Americans each year. But a recent study suggests we can cut our risks by switching off our televisions.

Kharissa Forte

How Your Period Actually Changes Your Brain

During your period, your hormone levels fluctuate quite a bit, leading to some less than desirable side effects on your brain function.

Molly Hurford

Does Mustard Really Help Relieve Your Cramps?

You've probably heard about many cramp remedies, but mustard might be one of the strangest options out there when it comes to alleviating muscle cramps.

Woman touches neck doing a thyroid check

Ruth Clark

How To Identify The Different Types Of Lymphocytic Thyroiditis

The thyroid might be a small component of the human body, but it's an important one. When it's not functioning properly, it can cause a myriad of problems.

Catherine Caruso

The Big Difference Between Clear And Dark Alcohols

Clearer liquor tends to have fewer impurities compared to darker-hued adult beverages, and also tends to result in less-severe hangovers.

Beth Bradford

Is Your Breathing Actually Affecting Your Weight?

How we're breathing can signal an inhibitor of weight loss: stress. If our breath is short and shallow while not exercising, we might be under stress.

Anne Taylor

What To Expect When Getting A Tattoo Removed

Getting a tattoo removed might sound scary, but it's a relatively simple process.

Amanda Vining

Research Shows Your Income Can Impact Your Survival Rate After A Heart Attack

Researchers are finding startling links between a person's income and their ability to recover from a heart attack. Here are the most vulnerable populations.

Zrinka Peters

How Gluten Sensitivity Is Diagnosed

If you suspect you have a gluten sensitivity, you may be eager to know for certain. Here are the best ways to test for it.

Black and white image of two hands shaking with red virus particles transferring between the hands

Erin Marie

Meet The New Omicron Subvariant With Super-Spreading Capabilities: BA.2.12.1

Health experts try to keep pace with the emergence of new subvariants, including the latest omicron variant, which is even more contagious.

Kimberly Smith

What To Know About Paxlovid's COVID-19 Rebound Cases

Paxlovid is a Pfizer drug used to treat severe COVID-19 cases or for those considered high risk. But if a rebound effect happens, does it mean it's not working?

A woman can't sleep because she is lonely

Anne Taylor

The Link Between Loneliness And Sleep

Lonely people may have trouble sleeping for a reason you might not think.

Gabbi Cunningham standing against a brick wall

Robin Zabiegalski

Gabbi Cunningham On How She Deals With The Pressures Of Being An Olympian - Exclusive

Olympian Gabbi Cunningham opened up about how she deals with the pressure that she faces from fans and herself, as well as how fans can help athletes.

Kimberly Smith

What Is It Like To Have Monkeypox?

The predominant symptoms of monkeypox can vary from person to person and in severity. Here's what to look out for.

person pulling down sock showing blister

K. Cossey

What Causes Blood Blisters?

Blood blisters are a type of blister that can appear nearly anywhere on the body, but most commonly occur on fingers and hands or feet and toes.

Isabel Cohen

Palliative Care Versus Hospice: What's The Difference?

While palliative care and hospice fall under the same umbrella of holistic care and share many similarities, there is one key difference between them.

Ziba Redif

The Science Of The Myers-Briggs Personality Types Explained

The Myers-Briggs test has become a popular personality framework for both individual and business use, but what's the actual science behind it? Find out here.

Couple getting professional help from their doctor.

Ruth Clark

What To Expect At A Fertility Clinic Appointment

Infertility is far from uncommon. One in five heterosexual women with no previous births are unable to get pregnant after trying for one year.

Beth Bradford

How Your Body Temperature Changes As You Age

Even if our room or outside temperatures are normal, our body temperatures typically fluctuate throughout the day, but what is considered average?

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason People Get Gold Teeth

Here's why someone might get a gold dental crown as opposed to another option.

Erin Marie

Health Risks That Are Actually Caused By Nightmares

Waking up from a bad dream is certainly frightening in the moment, but health experts say that nightmares can also have more long-lasting effects on our health.

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Stop Counting Your Macros To Lose Weight

Counting macros can be helpful for some people, but it isn't for everyone.

Kimberly Smith

How To Extend Your Time Spent In The Deep Sleep Phase

The quality of your sleep makes a difference in how you feel, and deep sleep, in particular, is critical. Here's how to ensure you get enough of it.

Karen Veazey

The Real Reason Some People Only Have Four-Pack Abs

If you've been working hard in the gym, you may be waiting patiently for the day that you'll see six-pack abs. But for some people, that day will never come.