You work hard and you're ready to see gains, but if the process is taking longer than you have the patience for, perhaps you need to rethink your routine. Here's how often you should work out if gaining muscle is one of your goals.

Convenience stores might offer a quick and cheap way for parents and kids to shop for food, but the limited healthy options in these stores contribute to childhood obesity, according to a new study.

You know the feeling: You're on your period, and you're absolutely exhausted. But why? Aside from the other symptoms most women have (cramps, bloating, headache), something else is making you need a daytime nap or two.

While there is no evidence directly linking secondhand cigarette smoke and the spread of COVID-19, experts believe that it is possible for infected smokers to spread the virus through droplets when they exhale.

Trying to get pregnant can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time. If you and your partner are nearly ready to make this momentous decision, you will want to do your due diligence first. Before trying to get pregnant, this is everything you need to know.

After a successful evening with your lover, you get dressed and ready to take on the day when suddenly a passing reflection in the mirror on your way out illuminates that unsightly hickey on your neck. What really happens when you get a hickey?

A sneeze guard is a protective barrier that goes in between coworkers or customers and employees. Are they really protective?

Would you still be inclined to cheat on your partner if you knew your body would pay for it? Cheating can lead to significant stress-related troubles, both mentally and physically.

Cooking oil is a staple in most kitchens. Which oil is right for you? That depends largely on what you are cooking and how health-conscious you are. But if we can advise on the one to stay away from one, it would be vegetable oil.

Most people are fans of potatoes in some form. Whether mashed, baked, or cut into french fries, this starchy vegetable has long been a staple of diets worldwide. But what if you're following the keto diet? Are potatoes allowed, and if so, how often?

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common. Thankfully, though, you can increase your intake by eating these foods.

Thinking about trying the Whole30 diet? It's important to know that, for better and worse, your body will certainly change when embarking on this program.

Studies have shown essential oils can have a valuable impact on your health, from anxiety and nausea relief to decreasing insomnia and increasing appetite

You have to give your body enough time to digest your food before you start working out, but how long you need to wait will depend on how large of a meal you ate. The more you ate, the longer you have to wait.

Side stitches and cramps are common while running, but there are some things you can do to ease them, and prevent further occurrences.

When it comes to weights or calisthenics, which exercise regimen is best?

The coronavirus pandemic has hit men worldwide harder than women, with men three times as likely to require an intensive treatment unit and also higher odds of death, according to a new global analysis published this month.

Ladies, in case you missed it, there's one thing you should always do after sex, and if you don't, you could be seriously putting your health at risk. What is it, we hear you ask? Peeing, of course. Here's why.

Winter happens to be the time of year when some really strange things start happening to your body.

Take your phone to the bathroom? You're not alone. While reading in the bathroom has always been a favorite pastime, a survey conducted by BankMyCell revealed that three out of four Americans bring their phone with them to the bathroom. Should you be doing this, though?

With most of the world on lockdown, science has shown that a lack of touch, also known as touch starvation, can have many negative impacts on our health. This is what touch starvation is and how to cope with it at a time when we should all be isolating.

Whether you have been sitting awkwardly for a long time or slept on a limb, we have all experienced the feeling of having a body part fall asleep. What's it mean when our body parts fall asleep and how can we treat the feeling of pins and needles?

There is one thing everyone should drink before their morning workout. Performance enhancers like pre-workout supplements and shakes may help fuel workouts, but they are an unnecessary drain on your pockets considering the similar perks of coffee.

As vaccines for COVID-19 begin to roll out around the globe, with some countries including England already beginning the process while others like the U.S. quickly mobilize to approve the vaccines and begin distribution, the question everyone is asking is: When will this pandemic finally end?

It's hard not to find some stillness and peace while watching the soft amber glow of a Himalayan salt lamp, but is there any chance these lamps are really good for you? According to scientific studies, the claims that salt lamps help detoxify rooms and promote sleep just might not be true.

While veggie chips might seem like a healthier alternative to potato chips, there's actually very little nutritional difference between the two snacks.

Sheets collect an array of bacteria and fungus. The longer you go without washing them, the more bacteria and fungi your sheets accumulate. If left unwashed for too long, your sheets could actually make you sick.