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  • woman struggling to sleep
    Sleep
    Sleep Molly Hurford

    Why The Keto Diet Could Be Hurting Your Sleep

    If you recently switched to the keto diet and are experiencing poor sleep throughout the night, you're not alone: This is common as your body adapts to ketosis.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Woman holding plank position
    Strength
    Strength Karen Veazey

    The Plank Variation That's Much Easier On Your Joints

    Planks are one of the most versatile and effective exercises. But there is one variation you should try specifically because it's easier on your joints.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Woman holding the side of her mouth with tooth pain
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    When You Don't Treat Your Cavity, This Is What Happens

    Cavities typically do not cause pain until later stages, such as if they've grown very large, been left untreated, or have caused a tooth fracture.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • keto meal
    Lifestyle Diets
    Lifestyle Diets Molly Hurford

    The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight On The Keto Diet

    A keto diet might help you lose weight — but even strict adherence to a keto diet doesn't guarantee that you'll instantly drop the weight you're hoping to lose.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Group of friends in restaurant
    COVID
    COVID Karen Veazey

    Is It Safe To Eat Indoors After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine?

    Once you get the vaccine is it safe to return to all the activities you previously enjoyed? For example, can you eat indoors again after being vaccinated?

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • woman doing plank
    Health
    Health Molly Hurford

    What It Really Means When You Can't Hold Your Plank

    The ability to hold a plank for a minute isn't just a fun trick you can show off at the gym: It's actually a marker of good overall health.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Ebola outbreak
    Health News
    Health News Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    What You Should Know About The New Ebola Outbreak

    New cases of Ebola have prompted a travel warning for all passengers to the US from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • Person disinfecting a counter
    Health
    Health Catherine Caruso

    The Real Difference Between Sterilizing And Disinfecting

    The pandemic has taught us the importance of sterilizing and disinfecting potentially germ-ridden objects and surfaces. But what exactly is the difference?

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Screening mammogram
    Health News
    Health News Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    Why It's So Important To Get Mammograms On Time

    The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted preventative health measures, such as routine wellness checks and cancer screenings.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • Hand holding COVID-19 vaccine and syringe
    COVID
    COVID Catherine Caruso

    Why You Might Need A Third Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine

    Pfizer and BioNTech are testing a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine to study and understand the immune response against newly emerging variants of the virus.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Dolly Parton smiling
    COVID News
    COVID News Nicole LaMarco

    Dolly Parton Sent A Powerful Message While Getting Her COVID-19 Vaccine

    On March 2, 2021, Dolly sat down at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a beautiful navy blue shirt and received her first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • the words "move on" written on a piece of paper
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    Why Getting Back With Your Ex Could Do Damage To Your Health

    Falling in love, breaking up and repeating the process may make for some memorable TV. In real life, though, it could do some noticeable damage to your health.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Close up of hot pink acrylic nails
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Getting Acrylic Nails

    Artificial nails can lengthen and enhance the look of your nails, but they don't come without risk. Applying and removing acrylics can damage natural nails.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • close up of a woman holding up a pill with a glass of water
    Health
    Health Agnes Erickson

    The Weight Limit On Plan B You Probably Didn't Know About

    While a lot of us are familiar with the morning-after pill's time constraints, very few are aware that Plan B also has a weight limit for ideal effectiveness.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • close up of hand sanitizer squirting out of bottle into man's hand
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    The First Thing You Should Do If You Get Hand Sanitizer In Your Eye

    Hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60 percent alcohol to be effective. This unfortunately can lead to a number of health issues if it gets into your eyes.

    Ashley Welch Read More
  • Sleepless woman with alarm clock
    Sleep
    Sleep Karen Veazey

    How Long It Should Really Take You To Fall Asleep

    Have you ever wondered, as you lay there staring into the darkness, if your sleep habits are normal? If so, you're not alone.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Young couple flirting and drinking coffee
    Relationships
    Relationships Denise Porretto

    The Facial Expression Men Always Interpret As Flirting

    When it comes to communication between the sexes, science has proven at least one facial expression to be a clear, mutually understandable signal.

    Denise Porretto Read More
  • woman using ab roller
    Weight Loss
    Weight Loss Molly Hurford

    Fact Or Fiction: Does 'Spot Reduction' Really Work For Weight Loss?

    Spot reduction — choosing which part of your body sheds fat as you drop weight —sounds great, but the way that weight loss works is more complicated than that.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Buffalo cauliflower poppers on a wooden cutting board with celery
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials Michelle Washmuth

    This Is How Healthy Cauliflower Substitutes Really Are

    Cauliflower, a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate veggie, contains fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K.

    Michelle Washmuth Read More
  • dinner plate
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials Lauren Barth

    The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Portion Sizes

    Portion control is key when you're on a mission to have a healthier diet, but are you making any of these following mistakes with your portion sizes?

    Lauren Barth Read More
  • Woman wearing mask holding head
    COVID
    COVID Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    This Devastating Neurological Condition Is Affecting COVID Patients

    One of the more devastating effects of COVID-19 has been the development of encephalitis. Learn why this neurological condition is affecting COVID patients.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • dr. oz
    Health News
    Health News Molly Hurford

    How Dr. Oz Saved A Man's Life After He Collapsed At The Airport

    Dr. Mehmet Oz doesn't just give medical advice on television and in magazines: He also helped save a man's life in the Newark Airport this week.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • woman holding stomach during run
    Health
    Health Molly Hurford

    The Real Reason Exercise Makes You Poop

    It's not a pretty situation, but it happens: you're at the gym and suddenly, the urge to go number two is overwhelming. Why does exercise make us need to poop?

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Woman with bleeding gums
    Health
    Health Karen Veazey

    What It Really Means When Your Gums Always Bleed

    If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you may wonder if it's anything of concern. Get answers in our interview with a registered dental hygienist here.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Woman wearing face mask and hat
    Health
    Health Nicole LaMarco

    Your Face Mask May Have A Surprising Benefit This Spring

    If you dread seasonal allergies, good news! Wearing a mask every time you go outside can protect you from hay fever and the annoying symptoms that come with it.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • A pregnant woman holding a tray of sushi
    Health
    Health A. Sooter

    Why You Should Avoid Sushi During Pregnancy

    For most, a pregnancy can introduce a whole new rulebook to master. No alcohol, cold cuts, hot tubs, or sleeping on your back — and of course, no sushi.

    A. Sooter Read More
  • woman scratching mosquito bite on arm
    Health
    Health Ashley Welch

    Why Scratching A Mosquito Bite Is Riskier Than You Think

    Most people have experienced the familiar, itchy sensation of a mosquito bite. Though it may be tempting to scratch the bite, this may prolong symptoms.

    Ashley Welch Read More
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