Health

Lewy body dementia is known to be the second-most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's, so what is the disease and its symptoms?

Lavender is associated with the reduction of anxiety and its calming qualities, but it may have another unexpected effect on your health.

Laughter yoga has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years — and for good reason. That's because the health and fitness trend can benefit both your mental and physical health.

People with different colors in their irises have a condition known as heterochromia. You may be wondering just how prevalent this condition really is.

When you're choking, and there is no one around to assist, there are steps you should take to provide your own emergency first aid, so you'll want to know what to do first and foremost.

Toner and astringent are two products that are often confused with one another. However, they have very different functions in our skincare regimens.

Cold flashes can occur due to environmental factors, as well as internal ones, such as hormonal changes. Your mental health can play a role as well.

It's easy to assume washing machines are clean since their whole function is to clean our clothes, but here's the truth about how sanitary they really are.

Hormonal headaches and migraines can go beyond head pain. Symptoms can also include loss of appetite, fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain.

Generally, first-degree burns are minor and can happen after touching something hot. Here is what you should do as soon as you are wounded.

It's tempting to use flat irons and curling irons to achieve smooth locks. But do we risk heat damage? Heat protectants claim to shield our hair, but do they work?

Mascara is a common item in makeup drawers around the globe. But since this product is used around our delicate eye area, there are some important things to keep in mind.

Most women birth their babies between 38-41 weeks, but there's no way to predict exactly when a baby will come. How does the body know when to go into labor?

Using exfoliating gloves is a great way to keep skin soft and luminous by removing dead skin cells, but when and where should they be used?

Routine complete eye exams are important for good health. Going to the eye doctor regularly can help prevent vision loss and detect signs of eye disease.

Jumping rope is fun exercise and great for the heart and lungs, coordination and balance, and bone density. But does it put you at risk for knee injury?

When we crack our knuckles, what's exactly happening in our bodies, can it cause arthritis, and why doesn't everyone produce that popping sound?

It may seem innocent enough to use hand soap on your face, especially in a pinch. But you may want to think twice about how these soaps can impact your skincare routine.

Snoring is a common and sometimes frustrating occurrence. Nasal strips claim to help alleviate snoring by opening the nasal passage. But do they work?

While Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose, it's important to get treated as early as possible to avoid impacts to your joints. Here's how it can affect them.

Heat rash and sunburns can be uncomfortable and painful. But you can take steps to prevent them. Here's how to tell the difference between the two.

Being misdiagnosed for an illness is more regular than you think. As you might imagine, a misdiagnosis can be detrimental. Read on to discover common errors.

As you might have guessed, there are lots of things you shouldn't do prior to having surgery. Here, we've put together a smart list to keep you confident.

Many adults wait until they're older and have noticeable wrinkles to get Botox, while others use it as a preventative measure. But does this actually work?

During bouts of anxiety, some people may feel overwhelmed and compelled to cry. It turns out that expressing oneself through tears may have some mental health benefits to offer.

Loss of smell, or anosmia, can be the very first sign that you have a COVID-19 infection. Here's how to know and what to do if you experience smell-loss or taste-loss.

It's no secret that rain is a vital part of our lives, but for some of us, rain can cause joint or muscle aches, so it's no surprise that some people may cringe when rain shows up in the forecast.