Health

Being born may have been your first ever experience outside of the womb – and a chaotic one at that – but that doesn't mean it's your first memory.

Yawning is a natural reflex in humans, but what happens when you try to hold it in? Read on to learn the surprising physical and social affects.

For many it's a shameful secret, but peeing when you sneeze is more common than you'd think. Read on to find out why, and what you can do about it.

The effects hot peppers have on the body can include physical irritation, redness, pain, discomfort – or in the case of the eyes, tearing up.

Fasting glucose levels that are 99 mg/dL or lower are considered normal, but levels that fall between 100 and 125 mg/dL indicate prediabetes,

Finances and certain medical conditions are two reasons why some people can't donate a kidney, even when they want to help.

Proximity to electrical outlets when you're sleeping increases your exposure to EMFs, which can be dangerous in excess, so distance yourself from wall outlets.

When you think of lavender, you probably think of its calming properties and unique purple color. It also has a host of other health benefits.

Taking your dog for one or more walks each day provides physical and mental stimulation for both of you.

Thinking of getting a hysterectomy? There are some key questions you should raise with your doctor about the surgery and recovery. Read on to learn more.

"Thigh gap" has become a common term in fitness and beauty culture, but is it a realistic goal? Read on to find out why not everyone can achieve a thigh gap.

Is sitting with your legs crossed (one leg over the other) bad for your health? If so, how bad is it, really?

Ear candling is a trend that's gained popularity in recent years that's marketed as a way to remove earwax. Does it work, and is it safe?

Intermittent fasting is a flexible system of eating that focuses on when you eat, while fasting mimicking is a specific, five-day eating plan.

Check out these easy and practical tricks to try to jumpstart your energy.

Having a long period may or may not be cause for concern, but how can you know for sure?

Shaving cream is marketed as a product that reduces irritation and makes shaving more comfortable, but is it really necessary?

Cutting out fruits, starches, and soda and eating the same meals six days a week is the basis for this diet, but experts note that results may not be lasting.

You may not have given much thought to how you sit on the toilet, but it actually matters! Read on to learn if you've been sitting on the toilet totally wrong.

Tattoos are a great way to express your creativity and individuality, but what exactly happens to your skin when you get one? Read on to find out.

We know that fingerprints can help solve crimes, but why do humans have these markings in the first place? Read on to find out more.

Do you often reach for a makeup wipe rather than doing your nightly facial cleansing routine? You should think twice about this habit. Read on to learn more.

Balance exercises strengthen the muscles that help keep you from falling over — especially the legs and core — and most don't require any special equipment.

You know you shouldn't have coffee just before bed, but what happens if you opt for tea instead?

Massage guns relieve soreness and tension as well as other portable massagers, but they shouldn't replace professional sports massages and physical therapy.

When your bladder is only a quarter of the way full, it sends a signal to your brain telling you that you need to pee.

From heart-pumping increases to weight management and more, here is exactly what happens to your body when you run a mile every single day.