The Real Reason Your Arm Hurts After Getting A Flu Shot
If you've ever wondered why your arm hurts after getting a flu shot, look no further. Soreness or pain in the arm and shoulder area is caused by inflammation. Why does this happen?
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Why 'Dry Fasting' Is More Risky Than You Think
Perhaps you became aware of 'dry fasting' on social media, where you'll find thousands of slimmed-down influencers singing the praises of this extremely restricted approach to eating, which involves consuming absolutely no food or water for 12 to 20 hours.
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Here's How Long It Really Takes For The Keto Diet To Work
Depending on one's goal, it doesn't take long for the keto diet to work.
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Is Red Wine Good Or Bad For You?
Though studies have been mixed, some research has shown that an occasional glass of red wine could offer some health benefits.
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What Time Of Day You Should Really Take Your Shower
Many of us don't really feel awake until we get into a nice, hot shower first thing in the morning. But is that the best way to start your day? As it turns out, the germaphobes among us were right — when it comes to your health, showering before bed is actually the best way to go.
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How Your Gut Bacteria Could Restore Your Immune System
New research about the microorganisms that live in our gut could lead to new treatments for conditions related to the immune system.
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Rebel Wilson Reveals The Free Exercise That Helped Her Lose Weight
Actress Rebel Wilson recently shared that the best weight loss tip that she has is one that almost anyone can do: Get outside and walk more.
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Things You Never Realized Were Making You Tired
The daily grind of life can be exhausting, but if you're feeling perpetually tuckered out in the day, there could be more driving your always enervated state.
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What's Really Happening To Your Brain When You're Bored?
According to neuroscientists, occasional boredom can increase creativity, job productivity, and task engagement.
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Quinoa Vs Rice: Which One Is Better For You?
Quinoa and rice are both delicious and versatile side dishes, but recently, quinoa has gained more positive attention. Which one is better for you?
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What You Need To Know About The New WHO Exercise Guidelines
These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks.
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How Your Body Changes When You Drink Lemon Water Every Day
You've probably heard that lemon water is an all-purpose panacea. but what will actually happen to your body when you start drinking this beverage every day?
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This Is Lady Gaga's Favorite Way To Work Out
Pop star Lady Gaga is known for her catchy hits, amazing dance skills, and unsurprisingly, her impressive physique. Lady Gaga's favorite way to work out is actually with strength training. To star in touring shape, Lady Gaga focuses her workouts on abs, legs, arms, and glutes.
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Read This Before Trying Hot Pilates
Chances are, you've at least heard of hot yoga, the super intense practice popularized by Bikram Choudhury in the '70s. But have you heard about hot Pilates? It's a relatively new trend popping up all over the country, leading participants through traditional Pilates exercises in a very hot room.
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Can You Still Work Out When You're Sick?
If you're sick with the cold or flu, you may wonder if it's healthy or even safe to continue working out. It turns out, you should avoid most intense workouts when you're sick, but there are a few exercise options you can try if you have a mild cold.
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The One Body Part That People Aren't Washing Enough
There's one body part that people aren't washing enough. While you are in your daily shower, it can be really easy to simply forget about this one body part and skip the soap. However, you definitely don't want to skip washing your feet every day — here's why.
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This Could Change Your Mind About Eating Microwave Popcorn
Microwave popcorn is one of the most beloved American snacks, but you may want to change your mind about eating so much microwave popcorn. Microwave popcorn may contain harmful chemicals and flavorings, which puts your health at risk if you regularly enjoy the buttery, salty snack food.
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Keto Diet Vs Paleo Diet: Which One Is Better For You?
Both the paleo and keto diets emphasize increasing 'good fats' and minimizing carbohydrates, while avoiding highly processed foods. But the nuances between the two diets have significant health effects.
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Fact Or Fiction: Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women
Should a man decide he needs to lose a few pounds, it seems like all he needs to do is switch to light beer and boom! All the excess weight magically vanishes. So is life really that unfair?
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This Is Really Why You Wake Up With Morning Breath
Waking up with morning breath can be unpleasant, especially if you live with a significant other, but it's actually pretty common. This is because your mouth dries out when you sleep, allowing bacteria to build up and emit a foul-smelling odor.
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How Eating Dried Fruit Can Lead To Better Overall Health
If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't.
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Why The CDC Says You Should Avoid Cruises For Now
Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern.
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Blame Your Parents If You Have Any Of These Health Issues
Raise your hand if you've ever blamed your parents for anything. Your sweet tooth, poor handwriting, or your dislike of broccoli -- they're all fair game. But what about more serious matters, like health issues? You may have just gotten some of those from your folks too.
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COVID-19 May Have Been In The U.S. Earlier Than You Thought, CDC Reports
The CDC has discovered that COVID-19 began infecting people earlier than previously reported — in the middle of December 2019.
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The Real Reason You Get Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Dark circles suddenly appearing under your eyes are usually produced from being tired, but there are other reasons this can happen.
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The Exercise That Keeps Kate Hudson In Such Great Shape
How does the actress Kate Hudson stay in such great shape? According to Kate Hudson, she swears by pilates exercises, which she has practiced for years to stay in peak physical condition. Pilates is a low impact exercise that focuses on the core.
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Think Twice Before Reusing A Plastic Water Bottle. Here's Why
It's so tempting to reuse those plastic water bottles. After all, it seems like a smart option for both our health, our wallets, and the environment, fitting nicely into the 'reduce, reuse, and recycle!' mantra. But there are reasons to think twice about this common practice.
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