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  • Close up of pink wax dripping from an applicator
    Health A. Sooter

    Is It Safe To Wax At Home?

    Home waxing cuts down on hair removal costs and the results often last longer than a shave, but experts agree that you're better off going to a professional.
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  • woman looking on her phone with upset expression
    Health News Molly Hurford

    How Venting On Social Media Affects Your Mental Health

    If you've ever turned to Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook to vent about a rough day, it may feel good in the moment but can end up having a lasting impact.
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  • A dozen brown eggs in a carton
    Food Michelle Washmuth

    How Eating Eggs Really Affects Your Cholesterol

    Eggs have been considered a no-go for people worried about their cholesterol levels. How do eggs really affect our cholesterol and how many should we eat daily?
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  • Probiotic drinks and supplements
    Vitamins And Supplements Catherine Caruso

    Can You Take Too Many Probiotics?

    Taking too many probiotics can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea, and increase your risk of infection, especially if you have a weakened immune system
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  • Charlize Theon Headshot
    Health News Lauren Cahn

    Celebrities Who Have Recovered From Terrifying Accidents

    Some of your favorite celebrities have been involved in some seriously terrifying accidents only to walk away and tell their harrowing tale. Here's a look.
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  • Man and woman holding their noses over smell
    Health Michelle Washmuth

    The Real Reason Women Have A Stronger Sense Of Smell Than Men

    One study found that women have almost 50% more cells and neurons than men in their olfactory bulb — the center of the brain that controls the sense of smell.
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  • woman checking her height against a ruler
    Health Molly Hurford

    How Tall Are Women On Average?

    Would you consider yourself average height? Women's average height varies around the world, but knowing your height can help guide medical recommendations.
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  • woman wearing towel after shower
    Health Molly Hurford

    How Bad Is It To Reuse Your Towel?

    Unless your towel is actually dirty (with body fluids like blood), it's fine to reuse it for up to three days before washing it.
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  • fish and seafood omega-3 sources
    Vitamins And Supplements Molly Hurford

    Eat These Foods If You Want To Get More Omega-3

    Fatty fish are the easiest and most accessible source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but there are vegan options too, including nuts and seeds.
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  • Two women doing double leg lifts
    Strength Nicole LaMarco

    You've Been Doing Leg Lifts Totally Wrong

    Doing any exercise incorrectly or without proper form can leave you with an injury and pain. And doing leg lifts wrong can leave you with serious back pain.
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  • COVID-19 vaccine in syringe
    COVID Michelle Washmuth

    Why Haven't The COVID Vaccines Been Approved By The FDA Yet?

    For full FDA approval, manufacturers must complete lab research, pre-clinical testing and human clinical trials. But none of the manufacturers have yet applied.
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  • Skin peeling off a shoulder
    Skin Zrinka Peters

    Never Pick Your Skin When It Peels After A Sunburn. Here's Why

    Too much time spent in the sun and now you're sunburnt. While it's tempting to pick at flaking skin, dermatologists are united in their message: don't do it.
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  • A woman is preparing a salad at home
    Dietary Essentials Anne Taylor

    Mistakes That Are Making Your Salads Unhealthy

    It's easier than you think to make your salad a calorie bomb. Watch out for these common mistakes to avoid when putting together a bowl of greens.
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  • a curling iron, straightener, and blow dryer
    Health Agnes Erickson

    When You Use Too Much Heat On Your Hair, This Is What Happens

    Many of us like to play around with different hair styles. Enter the straightener, curling iron, and blow dryer. But are they actually good for our hair?
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  • Woman crying and looking out window
    Health Catherine Caruso

    What It May Mean When You Can't Stop Crying

    Crying is a healthy and normal human function. However, frequent crying may be a possible indicator of a mental health condition, and there is help available.
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  • Woman holding her jaw in pain
    Health Ashley Welch

    What It Really Means When Your Jaw Clicks

    Jaw popping can be a strange sensation. While most commonly caused by small everyday physical habits, jaw clicking can also be a sign of a health condition.
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  • Woman holding dark chocolate bar
    Food Robin Rothstein

    This Is What Happens When You Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day

    If you're a chocoholic who needs to satisfy your sweet tooth each and every day, there's a way for you to use those dark chocolate cravings to your advantage.
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  • The Weight Watchers logo in the same shade as their blue plan documentation
    Dietary Essentials A. Sooter

    The Truth About WW's Blue Plan

    Weight Watchers' new plans mean that people can play to their strengths with some support. For fans of the old Freestyle system, the Blue Plan is the way to go.
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  • healthy keto meal
    Health Molly Hurford

    What Really Happens When You Combine South Beach And Keto

    The South Beach diet and the keto diet have a lot in common. Both are low-carb, but there are some differences that make combining them possible, but tricky.
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  • A basket of carrots
    Health Catherine Caruso

    This Is What Happens When You Eat Too Many Carrots

    Carrots are a healthy and nutritious vegetable packed full of vitamins and minerals, but eating too many can cause some strange and unpleasant side effects.
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  • hand holding white pills
    Health Zrinka Peters

    When Should You Take Acetaminophen Instead Of Ibuprofen?

    Most of us have a go-to over-the-counter (OTC) medicine that we reach for first when dealing with aches and pains. But are they interchangeable?
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  • An aerial view of one of Chernobyl's towers
    Health News A. Sooter

    Chernobyl Studies Answer Questions About Radiation And Genetics

    It turns out that children born to people who worked at the Chernobyl plant, or worked in the cleanup crews, didn't experience abnormal genetic mutations.
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  • Woman drinking bubble tea
    Health Catherine Caruso

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Bubble Tea Every Day

    Also called boba tea or milk tea, this fun and flavorful drink has grown in popularity around the world and piqued the interest of many Americans.
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  • Woman with sweaty armpits
    Health Michelle Washmuth

    What Your Sweat Can Reveal About Your Health

    Sweating is typically something many people try to avoid. But what can be seen as a nuisance can provide you with necessary health information.
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  • Close up of the hands of two people in a yoga class
    Yoga A. Sooter

    What Is Silent Yoga?

    Noise disturbances during a yoga session can knock you right out of your flow. But thanks to growing audio technology, yoga classes can now be noise-free.
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  • Woman putting on goggles to swim in pool
    Health Molly Hurford

    When You Swim After Eating, This Is What Happens To You

    While swimming after eating won't hurt you, for optimal performance in the water, the timing of your pre-swim meal does matter, as well as what you're eating.
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  • Beef jerky next to salt and peppercorns
    Dietary Essentials Catherine Caruso

    Why Beef Jerky Isn't As Healthy As You Might Think

    Beef jerky is a tasty snack and a great source of protein, but some of the other ingredients in beef jerky may be having a negative effect on our health.
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