Health

Studies have shown essential oils can have a valuable impact on your health, from anxiety and nausea relief to decreasing insomnia and increasing appetite

When it comes to weights or calisthenics, which exercise regimen is best?

Ladies, in case you missed it, there's one thing you should always do after sex, and if you don't, you could be seriously putting your health at risk. What is it, we hear you ask? Peeing, of course. Here's why.

Winter happens to be the time of year when some really strange things start happening to your body.

Take your phone to the bathroom? You're not alone. While reading in the bathroom has always been a favorite pastime, a survey conducted by BankMyCell revealed that three out of four Americans bring their phone with them to the bathroom. Should you be doing this, though?

With most of the world on lockdown, science has shown that a lack of touch, also known as touch starvation, can have many negative impacts on our health. This is what touch starvation is and how to cope with it at a time when we should all be isolating.

Whether you have been sitting awkwardly for a long time or slept on a limb, we have all experienced the feeling of having a body part fall asleep. What's it mean when our body parts fall asleep and how can we treat the feeling of pins and needles?

It's hard not to find some stillness and peace while watching the soft amber glow of a Himalayan salt lamp, but is there any chance these lamps are really good for you? According to scientific studies, the claims that salt lamps help detoxify rooms and promote sleep just might not be true.

Sheets collect an array of bacteria and fungus. The longer you go without washing them, the more bacteria and fungi your sheets accumulate. If left unwashed for too long, your sheets could actually make you sick.

Seven thousand years ago, our ancestors were already in the habit of laying their heads on a pillow when going to sleep. It's likely that someone discovered early on that his or her neck hurt less after being elevated a few inches during the night, and the idea caught on.

So that you can stop feeling awkward and ungainly, we have a few tips for how to hold your arms when you're running.

When getting ready for weight training, seeing both dumbbells and kettlebells of the same weights can be confusing. Which is better? The answer depends on your goals.

When you're fatigued or sluggish after a meal, it may be because of prior sleep deprivation, overeating, and the type of food you eat. The best thing to do if you feel tired after you eat are these exercises and tricks to stay alert.

While some studies seem to show that there's not too much risk associated with having students go back to school, still others show a spike in COVID rates that do appear clearly linked to schools re-opening. As it turns out, kids may spread COVID-19 more than grownups do.

Whether showering is the highlight or lowlight of your day, it needs to be done every day — or so we thought.

Many children are asked not to sit close to the television, but is it actually harmful to your eyes to sit close to a screen? According to medical experts, when you sit too close to the TV, it may not actually hurt your eyes in the long-term.

It's no secret that your vagina goes through a lot when you give birth, so it's only natural for you to want to know when it's safe to have sex again.

Finding yourself craving chocolate or chips right before you get your period? Here's why that happens.

Tea and coffee rank first and second, respectively, as the world's most popular beverages. But is one healthier than the other?

Overdoing it on the booze can wreak havoc. Here's a look at what happens to your body (and life) when you stop drinking alcohol. Spoiler: It's kind of awesome.

On the day you get a flu shot, you could rightfully pick up a pizza, drive home, and set up camp on your couch for the evening. If you'd rather head to the gym for your favorite spin class, but you're concerned since you have just received a vaccination, then you can breathe a sigh of relief.

Scientists have identified over 400 distinct genes that are thought to influence weight gain and obesity, although only a small number of them play a significant role.

While many people want to smell good before a big date, you might want to think twice before putting on perfume or cologne when you're going out to meet someone. According to scientists, smell is an important part of selecting a partner, and you want to be sure your perfume doesn't mask that.

Some men spend hours at the gym trying to achieve Greek statue-like physiques to impress the ladies. But lately, more women seem to be liking dad bods.

If this one thing makes you sneeze, you should blame your parents. According to researchers, people who always sneeze when they see bright lights may have inherited this trait from their parents. Called photic sneeze reflex, this trait is not harmful in any way.

Jumping rope improves balance and coordination, and sculpts the upper body.

Chapped lips are no one's friend. And while many of us assume they come with the seasons, there's actually a whole lot of different reasons as to why they occur, including dehydration.