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  • Salty snacks like pizza, pretzels, and chips in bowls
    Food
    Food Michelle Washmuth

    What You Should Eat When You've Had Too Much Sodium

    Some people report side effects like bloating, dehydrating, fatigue, and headaches after a particularly high sodium meal.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Close up of newborn yawning
    Health
    Health Denise Porretto

    Science Says This Is The Best Age To Have A Baby

    It's easily the biggest decision of your life — whether or not to have a baby. Then, following closely in second place is the question of when.

    Denise Porretto Read More
  • woman applying self tanner
    Health
    Health Kimberly Smith

    The Hidden Side Effects Of Self-Tanner

    From lotions to sprays, self-tanners have been around for decades. While they may be safer than direct sunlight, there are side effects you should know about.

    Kimberly Smith Read More
  • A bowl of edamame sits on a table
    Food
    Food Anne Taylor

    Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Edamame

    Edamame is a young soybean that is often served roasted and salted and popular in Asian cuisine. Here are some health benefits of this food.

    Anne Taylor Read More
  • Woman sits on bed with a sore throat
    Health
    Health Anne Taylor

    What Really Happens When You Lose Your Voice

    Losing your voice is strange and inconvenient. Here's why it happens and how to get your vocal cords back to normal.

    Anne Taylor Read More
  • Young girl in garden. holding elderberry bunches
    Health
    Health Tiffany Nicole

    This Is What Happens When You Take Elderberry Every Day

    Doctors and herbalists alike confess the power found in the deep purple elderberry. Can it be taken safely every day?

    Tiffany Nicole Read More
  • woman holding socks over smelly feet
    Health
    Health Kimberly Smith

    What's Really Causing Your Feet To Stink

    Whether it's from you or someone else, foot odor can be an embarrassing problem. Have you ever wondered what's going on down there that's causing such a stench?

    Kimberly Smith Read More
  • Woman looks confidently in the mirror
    Health
    Health Anne Taylor

    Why You Shouldn't Worry About Getting Your 'Summer Body'

    The idea that you need to get thinner for summer is unnecessary and even dangerous. Here's why there's no such thing as a 'summer body.'

    Anne Taylor Read More
  • Close up of pink wax dripping from an applicator
    Health
    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.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • woman looking on her phone with upset expression
    Health News
    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.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • A dozen brown eggs in a carton
    Food
    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?

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Probiotic drinks and supplements
    Vitamins 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

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Charlize Theon Headshot
    Health News
    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.

    Lauren Cahn Read More
  • Man and woman holding their noses over smell
    Health
    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.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • woman checking her height against a ruler
    Health
    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.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • woman wearing towel after shower
    Health
    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.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • fish and seafood omega-3 sources
    Vitamins And Supplements
    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.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Two women doing double leg lifts
    Strength
    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.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • COVID-19 vaccine in syringe
    COVID
    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.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • Skin peeling off a shoulder
    Skin
    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.

    Zrinka Peters Read More
  • A woman is preparing a salad at home
    Dietary Essentials
    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.

    Anne Taylor Read More
  • a curling iron, straightener, and blow dryer
    Health
    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?

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Woman crying and looking out window
    Health
    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.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Woman holding her jaw in pain
    Health
    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.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • Woman holding dark chocolate bar
    Food
    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.

    Robin Rothstein Read More
  • The Weight Watchers logo in the same shade as their blue plan documentation
    Dietary Essentials
    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.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • healthy keto meal
    Health
    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.

    Molly Hurford Read More
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