Health

There are many questions that come with having a baby. And while 99 percent of these questions are related to the newborn, the remaining 1 percent relates to the mothers who just gave birth — one common question being, "When is it safe to work out again?"

When it comes to sex, there are many dos and don'ts, especially when it comes to your sexual health. While peeing after sex in order to avoid a UTI is a widely-known rule, a lesser-known rule is that you should also steer clear of tight clothing, such as tight jeans and leggings.

Experts say the best thing a woman can do when she finds a lump in her breast is to remain calm and ask some key questions.

There's one body part you should absolutely never shave because of its importance and because of the hair growth. Before you decide to shave this part of your body, continue on to find out what can happen, and just how important its function is.

Conventional wisdom says eating before bed is bad for you. Although this isn't quite so cut and dry, there are foods you'll want to avoid eating before bed.

The best time of day to have sex isn't what you think. According to experts, the hormones in our bodies dictate when it's best to have sex during the day. While many swear by morning sex, it turns out that this is the exact time of day that it's optimal to have sex.

While some mild exercise might help alleviate symptoms of a hangover, too much can actually make the situation worse.

Is HIIT better for you than a traditional cardio workout?

A recent study shows that men are more attracted to women who smile.

The Candida Diet claims to balance the microbiome of your gut and fight a host of symptoms. But is The Candida Diet all it's cracked up to be?

If you take the birth control pill and want to switch the time you take it every day, there are a number of steps you need to take first. You first need to know what birth control type you take. If you want to change the time you take birth control, here's what to do.

Before you start popping the ever-popular Pill, did you know that it may have an effect on women's sexual desire?

Congratulations! You've just finished your cardio and strength routines, and you're feeling good. Your body feels tired but strong all at once. You're humming the last song on your playlist. The sweat is still pouring — but for some reason, your feet are cold. Here could be the reasons why.

It is estimated that 50 to 60 percent of women worldwide will experience a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their life. So what exactly is this pesky infection and what role can cranberries play in its management?

You may be guilty of this. While at home in bed suffering from a bad cold, you find yourself clinging onto the same crumpled tissue for days like a new-found security blanket. But with all those germs spread onto that tissue from sneezing and coughing, can reusing it keep us from getting well?

If you've ever wondered why your arm hurts after getting a flu shot, look no further. Soreness or pain in the arm and shoulder area is caused by inflammation. Why does this happen?

Perhaps you became aware of 'dry fasting' on social media, where you'll find thousands of slimmed-down influencers singing the praises of this extremely restricted approach to eating, which involves consuming absolutely no food or water for 12 to 20 hours.

Depending on one's goal, it doesn't take long for the keto diet to work.

Though studies have been mixed, some research has shown that an occasional glass of red wine could offer some health benefits.

Many of us don't really feel awake until we get into a nice, hot shower first thing in the morning. But is that the best way to start your day? As it turns out, the germaphobes among us were right — when it comes to your health, showering before bed is actually the best way to go.

The daily grind of life can be exhausting, but if you're feeling perpetually tuckered out in the day, there could be more driving your always enervated state.

According to neuroscientists, occasional boredom can increase creativity, job productivity, and task engagement.

You've probably heard that lemon water is an all-purpose panacea. but what will actually happen to your body when you start drinking this beverage every day?

Chances are, you've at least heard of hot yoga, the super intense practice popularized by Bikram Choudhury in the '70s. But have you heard about hot Pilates? It's a relatively new trend popping up all over the country, leading participants through traditional Pilates exercises in a very hot room.

If you're sick with the cold or flu, you may wonder if it's healthy or even safe to continue working out. It turns out, you should avoid most intense workouts when you're sick, but there are a few exercise options you can try if you have a mild cold.

There's one body part that people aren't washing enough. While you are in your daily shower, it can be really easy to simply forget about this one body part and skip the soap. However, you definitely don't want to skip washing your feet every day — here's why.

Should a man decide he needs to lose a few pounds, it seems like all he needs to do is switch to light beer and boom! All the excess weight magically vanishes. So is life really that unfair?