Health

Exercise is a great way to improve your health, but it goes hand-in-hand with diet. Does that mean you should increase calorie intake as you exercise more?

Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder in which someone fakes or exaggerates being ill for attention. Some may even fake illness of their child for attention.

How do our sleeping bodies know when it's time to wake up even when we don't set an alarm? What chemicals are responsible for this response?

When it comes to washing dishes, some might argue that the method comes down to personal preference, but will one method get your dishes cleaner than the other?

Most cold symptoms peak within three days, and then you will slowly begin to feel better, but for how long are you at risk of spreading the cold to others?

It's no secret that probiotics offer numerous health benefits, but they aren't a cure-all supplement.

The occasional pimple probably won't feel odd, but you may notice that some acne also feels warm to the touch.

Feminine hygiene washes claim many benefits including balancing pH, reducing odor, and adding moisture. But do these products actually work and are they safe?

Sitting at a desk can cause problems. You can avoid them by doing exercises at your desk, and getting up every 20 to 30 minutes.

COVID-19 symptoms vary in severity. Mild symptoms include coughing and chills, but some people have more serious symptoms. Can COVID-19 cause blood clots?

Lip balms with some ingredients can actually cause drying, despite having hydrating ingredients such as shea butter or petroleum jelly.

Surely, you must have wondered what Michelle Obama eats every day, right? Well, it has everything to do with proper nutrients and a love for healthy food.

Clearly, hernias are an unwelcome addition to daily life, and nobody wants to experience one. Luckily there are steps you can take to prevent it from happening.

High blood pressure is a red flag for your cardiovascular health. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your blood pressure, even without medication.

Some people are naturally susceptible to dark under-eye circles, but for these people, is it possible that glasses could be making the circles worse?

While blue light emitted from your smartphone may not make you go blind, research suggests there are times you should avoid it. Heed the advice of experts.

You might remember snacking on raisins when you were a kid, and for good reason. Raisins are tasty and nutrient-dense and offer plenty of health benefits.

Beta blockers are just one type of medication that has potentially-dangerous interactions with alcohol.

Pepto-Bismol is known for its trademark bright pink color and is often a staple in medicine cabinets everywhere. Here's what it does for your body.

Vicks VapoRub is a popular home ready to alleviate a cough, stuffy, or runny nose. But how effective is it at fighting congestion?

A stuffy or runny nose can be aggravating, but there may be many reasons for what's causing your nasal congestion. See what at-home treatments work best.

To help us get through our days, we're addicted to our daily cups of coffee, either light roast or dark roast, but is one better for our health?

The cocoa in chocolate may help relieve headaches, but some of the other ingredients, including tyramine and beta-phenylethylamine, can trigger migraines.

Keeping your bedroom temperature around 65 at night is optimal for helping to ensure restorative sleep.

The spleen may not be the most well-known organ of the body, but it's important for healthy functioning. Here are the warning signs and effects if it ruptures.

People often lower their heads and slump their backs while using their cell phones. This position not only looks bad, but it can be bad for your neck.

Because pregnant people have a heightened sense of smell, nail polish can cause queasiness, but does this necessarily mean that it is harmful during pregnancy?