Why You Should Never Bounce When You Stretch
This type of stretching will significantly increase your risk of injury to muscles, ligaments, and tendons because of the tension it creates.
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What It Really Means When Your Voice Cracks
Many of us have opened our mouths and started to speak or sing, only to let out a croaky squawk that seems like it should belong to someone else altogether.
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Why Women Should Try Shaving Their Face
While shaving it used to be considered taboo, it has turned into a popular beauty treatment -- providing brighter skin and better facial treatment absorption.
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This Is What Magnesium Really Does For Your Body
Magnesium is necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including maintaining normal nerve and muscle function as well as keeping bones strong.
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What It Really Means When Your Body Odor Changes
It's understandable to be concerned if you notice or someone tells you that you suddenly smell different.
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Why Sleeping On The Couch Isn't As Bad As You Think
Sleeping on the couch gets a pretty bad reputation. Fortunately, the science surrounding couch naps isn't all bad.
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How Long Does Hand Sanitizer Last On Your Hands?
Washing your hands removes bacteria from your skin. Hand sanitizer, on the other hand, kills the germs but leaves them on your skin.
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Don't Wear Another Thong Before You Read This
If your favorite panty style is a thong, know that everyday wear can lead to problems.
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Can Your Microwave Really Kill COVID-19?
Over a year into the pandemic, the jury is still out on whether microwaving is a safe way to keep COVID-19 at bay.
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What Really Happens When You Sneeze In Your Sleep
Why is it that some reflexes, such as sneezing, can still occur while we're snoozing?
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The Surprising Way Kissing Can Boost Your Longevity
Kissing can inspire any number of emotions: relaxation, excitement, arousal, and so on. But did you know that kissing also has a variety of physical benefits?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Mercury
Humans can't clear mercury from their bodies on their own, and over time this build up can lead to some nasty side effects.
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The One Health Trend Nearly 20% Of People Wish Would Disappear
If you're tired of hearing about CBD gummies, teas, oils, tinctures, puppy treats, cat toys, and massage lotions, you're not alone.
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Is The Pandemic Really Making You Age Faster?
Multiple lockdowns, quarantining, isolation, tragic loss, food and job insecurity, and the chronic high levels of stress you've experienced may be aging you.
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What You Should Know About Tamiflu
If you test positive for the flu, there is treatment available that can shorten the duration of your illness and improve symptoms — Tamiflu
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Does Your Period Really Stop In Water?
The lightweight feeling you experience while in the water can make it feel as if your period has come to a halt, but the reason isn't what you think.
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Is There A 'Healthiest' Kind Of Salt?
Is there really any health benefit to choosing one type of salt over the other, especially considering that the price tags for each kind can vary wildly?
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What You Should And Shouldn't Eat If You Want To Prevent Heart Disease
Eating a proper diet is key to preventing heart disease, and Health Digest spoke with Dr. Loretta Friedman to find out specific ways to address your diet.
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Doctor Reveals The Most Unexpected Risk Factors For Heart Disease
One of the difficult things about heart disease is that it has many causes. Heart defects and diseased heart muscle can be causes—but there are others too.
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What Every Healthy Person Secretly Does But Would Never Admit
Is there a secret to good health? Apparently, there is! Read on for a rare glimpse into what every healthy person secretly does but would never admit.
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When You Jump Rope Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body
How does jumping rope every day change your body? In this deep dive, we take a look at all things jump rope. Let's hop to it!
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How To Avoid Surprise Bills With COVID Testing
Thankfully, there are ways to avoid surprise bills from COVID testing.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Holding In Your Sneeze
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.
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The Real Reason Your Belly Button Smells Bad
One area that often gets overlooked as part of our regular hygiene routine is the belly button, and it can get smelly.
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What Those Random Bruises On Your Legs Really Mean
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.
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Elevating Your Legs Has More Benefits Than You Think
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.
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How The Skin On Your Face Is Different From The Skin On Your Body
The skin on your face is different from the skin on the rest of the body, in two major ways.
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