Health

We have all suppressed the completely natural urge to sneeze. While it may seem like a harmless act at the time, holding in your sneeze is not such a good idea.

One area that often gets overlooked as part of our regular hygiene routine is the belly button, and it can get smelly.

When noticing a nasty bruise on your leg, you may remember bumping into the end table or tripping over the vacuum...or you may have no idea what happened.

Though it certainly feels good to put your feet up after a long day, elevating your legs can also have a number of health benefits.

The skin on your face is different from the skin on the rest of the body, in two major ways.

Working from home can wreak havoc on our posture, and as a result, our overall health.

An old trick circulating for ages is an overnight treatment involving toothpaste. But before you break out your tube, you may want to consider these risks.

The key to protection when masking is having a good and secure fit. Can a mask fitter help?

The feeling of something in your eye is often caused by foreign particles under the lid, but if nothing is there, a number of other conditions may be to blame.

Around 9.5 percent of Americans have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines so far, but it's been difficult scheduling an appointment for a second dose.

Butt kicks can raise the body's core temperature, stretch lower body muscles, and lubricate the joints.

While it can be normal to pick at a pimple or scab from time to time, some people feel a compulsive urge to pick at their skin.

People that have never had problems with sleep are searching for ways to drift off more easily, and are reaching for melatonin. Is it safe?

While each person's immune system will respond differently, there are some things that everyone can do to help make the experience better

Canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil -- which ones should you be cooking with, and which ones should you be avoiding? Here's a look.

Besides the difficulty of two people moving vigorously in a hard space with no give, is it even safe to have sex in water? It depends on where the water is.

Apple cider vinegar has generated a lot of buzz over the last few years. But do the pills really work?

Anything that interrupts your sleep can be annoying, especially if it's painful. Getting a headache at the same time every night could have a few causes.

Luckily, there is still a way to build those pre-race day jitters and work towards your new goals.

Although convenient, the chemicals used in plastics to maintain their durability can pose long-term health risks.

'Skinny fat" (wince) is a term that has nothing to do with subjective standards of beauty.

Trans fats are associated with a host of problems, including an increase in 'bad' LDL cholesterol, and blood vessel damage.

Even though they're often used interchangeably, the terms 'acne' and 'pimples' do not reference exactly the same thing.

Up to 90 percent of people who are exposed to poison ivy will have an itchy reaction. What can you do about it?

What can be concerning is when our toenails change blue in hue without the contribution of a polish. Here's what's really going on if this is the case.

It's a tempting thought: If your stomach were smaller, you'd eat less and look and feel great. But can your stomach really shrink?

It's fairly common to feel like you need to blow your nose upon awakening, and there may be some easily remedied causes.