Health

From personality, to the diagnosis of medical conditions, this one of a kind personal trait can reveal thousands of clues about our health: your handwriting.

Nightmares are common in both adults and children, and usually not cause for concern. Sometimes they are your brain's way of confronting conflict.

A fresh minty breath can leave a great first impression. While mouthwash can help achieve this, are there any side effects from using mouthwash every day?

You may have wondered what lunges are for. And if you're like us, you may have thought this mid-lunge, sweating and cursing. Well, we've now got the answers.

Stamina is different than endurance: It's the physical or mental ability to sustain tough efforts. Changing up your workouts can help.

Aches and pains in your jaw can be uncomfortable and affect your ability to do basic tasks like eating, drinking, and speaking -- but what does the pain mean?

In most cases, sinus infections usually go away on their own in about a week. However, there are things you can do to help speed up the healing process.

Even though depression is a mood disorder, its impact goes beyond your frame of mind to disrupt the health of your body.

If you have high blood pressure, you already know that certain medications are off limits. If you use antihistamines to combat allergies, this too can be risky.

Though seemingly identical, when it comes to certain sunscreens, there are several ingredients that aren't the best choice for your skin or your overall health.

Being told by a doctor to elevate an injury may seem like a vague or unimportant part of treatment, but doing so is actually crucial to the healing process.

A common belief is that you shouldn't fall asleep after experiencing a concussion. But is closing your eyes after hitting your head really that dangerous?

No matter how much you exert yourself on stairs, it's not so easy to get used to it — climbing stairs, after all, can be a tiring exercise.

A new drug for Alzheimer's disease is the first to target the root cause of Alzheimer's — prior treatments focused only on symptoms.

Eating protein plus carbohydrates within 30 minutes after your workout is the best way to encourage the replenishment of energy to your muscles.

For years people using retinols have been told to avoid sun exposure, but is that actually true? Let's take a look at what the experts say.

If you're a fan of nightly vodka shots, know they could be having some serious effects on your body. But what exactly are they? Join us as we take a look.

Problems with short term memory can have many causes, including substance abuse, not enough sleep and exercise, and too much junk food.

Taste buds can swell because of spicy, hot or acidic foods; acid reflux; allergies; food sensitivities; infections; stress; smoking; and vitamin deficiencies.

With millions of people across the United States wearing contact lenses, proper care is important. Improper care can lead to infection and other complications.

We've all heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine." Not only is it fun, but it has health benefits too. But can there be too much of a good thing?

Liquid prep is important, but you'll understandably want to make the preparation for a colonoscopy more tolerable by drinking a beverage you'll actually enjoy.

Chances are you've at least heard of a spin class, even if you've never taken one. Here's a look at what happens to your body when you take these classes.

Men have breast tissue, although it's not as pronounced as women's and it doesn't produce milk. Still, they can experience pain in their breasts too.

Restricting inflammatory and high-glycemic foods is a good idea if you're trying to manage a yeast infection.

Eye-whitening drops might temporarily manage red and/or dry eyes, but using them daily may worsen the redness.

Bloating happens when the carbon dioxide used to make sparkling water fizzy stays in your stomach. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize or avoid the issue.