Health

An after-dinner cup of tea might do more than keep you cozy on a chilly evening: The right blend can actually help you digest your meal. Here's the best kind to try.

While reasons for the high national stress level might be varied, one thing is for sure — the effects are far-reaching. This is where deep relaxation can make a world of difference.

At first glance, ibuprofen and acetaminophen may seem very similar. They are both effective in reducing fever and alleviating pain. However, it's important to be aware of their actual differences.

A pinch of salt goes a long way, but many are using more than a pinch. Here's a look at some of the ways your body may be trying to tell you to cut back.

It's normal for teeth to become slightly discolored over time. Sodas, red wine, and red sauces are just a few of the dietary culprits that can lead to staining. To treat discoloration, some people turn to an old remedy — baking soda — also known as sodium bicarbonate. But does it work?

Something not everyone is aware of, however, is the fact that Botox actually has medicinal as well as cosmetic uses.

You may have been told to eat more carrots to help with night vision, but where did this advice come from? And are carrots really good for your eyes?

Working from home may have been fun at first, but for many remote workers, months of setting up a home office at the dining room table have made staying focused from 9 to 5 feel exhausting. How can you avoid feeling this way?

Have you ever put on a crisp black shirt in the morning, only to find it spattered with white flakes by the evening? Are you itching your scalp so much you'd try anything to make it stop? And have you ever wondered if stress could be the cause?

Wearing a cloth mask has been proven to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and is recommended by the CDC. The masks help prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading the virus. Will it help you stay safe from influenza?

If you've spent any time on social media, chances are you've seen celebrities and influencers post photos sitting with or lying on vibrantly-colored mats, covered in what look like plastic, spiked flowers. What are acupressure mats, and do they work?

It can be so tempting to go to the gym with a face full of make-up. Perhaps it's because you were coming directly from work, or maybe you are doing so simply because you didn't realize it wasn't a good thing to do.

You've probably heard that coffee and tea can stain your teeth — well, sorry, but it's true. And it's not just our favorite morning drink that's to blame for the gradual loss of that pearly-white smile. Here are a few other reasons your teeth might not be as bright as you'd like them.

If you finished your afternoon run, spin class, or yoga session and are feeling more exhausted than reenergized, it might be tempting to take a quick nap before continuing with your day. Is this a good idea?

On any given day, there are a million different reasons you may be feeling stressed. Some days may even be just downright overwhelming. You've probably seen those never-ending options of essential oils, diffusers, and candles — but are they actually effective in reducing stress?

When you're stressed, sleep is one of the many things that can be negatively affected. And there may be one way to address it that you've never heard of — through increasing your intake of prebiotics.

No matter how old you are (or how much you think you know about your hair), there's a good chance you could be washing your hair completely wrong — starting with when you hop in the shower.

You probably do crunches to work on your abs, right? If you're doing crunches and you stop because, instead of your abs getting tired, your neck gets tired, you need to rethink how you do your crunches.

In spite of hand-washing and constant disinfecting, there's still a chance you could get sick with influenza as the weather starts to cool off. If that happens, here's how long you can expect to be out of commission.

If there's one thing we all know to avoid these days, it's a virus. As in coronavirus, of course... but we also don't want influenza or a stomach virus — or any other virus, for that matter. But what about sickness due to bacteria? No one wants that, either. What's the difference between the two?

Planning to fly the friendly skies? Be sure to stick with the shortest flight possible so that you can avoid the airplane's biggest germ hot spot.

Perhaps one of the biggest impacts the pandemic has had is on how it's made us hesitant to seek preventative and ongoing routine medical and dental care.

You've already crawled into bed when you remember that you didn't take out your contacts. It can't make that much difference to sleep in them, can it? Just this once?

Americans can be forgiven for being obsessed with protein. High-protein shakes, bars, cereals, smoothies, yogurt, and even peanut butter stock grocery store shelves. How much protein do you really need every day?

Every year, once you turn 40, there's one more thing you need to add to your yearly to-do list: get a breast exam. Here's what that's like.

We've spent most of our adult lives getting schooled about the dangers of spending too much time in the sun, so much so that we know little about the benefits of some good old vitamin D from the sun and the importance of getting outside every day. How much time should you shoot for on a daily basis?

As you think about ways to avoid getting sick, one thing you may not have thought about is how your relationships play into health. But research shows that for women, falling in love provides a boost to the immune system that particularly protects against colds and viruses.