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  • working out at sunrise
    Fitness
    Fitness Molly Hurford

    Working Out On An Empty Stomach Isn't As Healthy As You Think

    Should you be working out on an empty stomach? While some people claim you can lose weight by working out before breakfast, you may find yourself dizzy, irritable, and weak. This is what to do instead of doing a workout on an empty stomach, which isn't always healthy.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • variety of different fruit
    Food
    Food Phoebe McRae

    The Fruit You Should Try Eating Before You Exercise

    No matter what your choice of daily exercise is, working out can be exhausting, especially if you're not in the mood to do it. But that's exactly why you need to ensure you're energized before you start working up a sweat, and there's one particularly healthy fruit snack that can help you out.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • Young women seated on plane wearing face mask
    Health
    Health Karen Veazey

    The Best Type Of Mask To Wear On A Plane

    If you're planning to fly during the pandemic, it will be essential that you wear a face covering. Not just for health reasons, but because every major airline is requiring it. This is the best type of mask to wear on a plane if you plan on traveling during the coronarivus pandemic.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • tired woman waking up
    Health
    Health Molly Hurford

    The Real Reason You're Not A Morning Person

    Studies show that there might actually be genetic differences between night owls and morning people. The real reason you're not a morning person might come down to your routines, your health, and your genes.

    Molly Hurford Read More
  • Sick woman drinking tea
    Health
    Health Nicole LaMarco

    The Best Kind Of Tea To Drink When You're Sick

    When you're sick and have chills, nausea, and body aches, you might want to reach for a warm cup of this type of tea.

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • Young woman peacefully asleep in bed
    Health News
    Health News Valerie Kalfrin

    Sleeping Well Could Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attacks

    We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay.

    Valerie Kalfrin Read More
  • Amazon logo
    Health News
    Health News Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

    The Truth About Amazon's New Pharmacy Service

    As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know.

    Katherine Alexis Athanasiou Read More
  • A bowl of oats in a bowl and on a scoop
    Food
    Food Agnes Erickson

    Why Eating Oatmeal For Breakfast Is Healthier Than You Think

    It's fully understandable that a bowl of oats has some tough competition in the breakfast world. But perhaps it can enter a spot in your daydreams when you find out how incredibly healthy this notoriously unexciting breakfast option is.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Health care worker performing nasal swab test on patient in car
    COVID
    COVID Karen Veazey

    Can You Get COVID-19 And The Flu At The Same Time?

    The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are strikingly similar. Fever, muscle aches, sore throat, congestion, fatigue, nausea, and more are all on the list. How do you know if you have one or the other? Worse yet, can you get them both at the same time?

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Miranda Kerr
    Fitness
    Fitness Phoebe McRae

    The One Workout Miranda Kerr Does Every Day

    Skincare aficionado and former catwalk queen Miranda Kerr has revealed the one workout she does every day — and it's not what you think.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • cropped photo of woman with kettlebells
    Weights
    Weights Valerie Kalfrin

    Here's What Lifting Weights Really Does To Your Body

    The idea that lifting weights makes women (especially) bulk up like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his heyday is as tough to budge as a 350-pound barbell. But adding weights to your workout provides health benefits beyond building muscle, says Kaley Hatfield, a certified professional fitness trainer.

    Valerie Kalfrin Read More
  • Coronavirus surge
    Health News
    Health News Maria Scinto

    The Real Reason Coronavirus Numbers Keep Getting Worse

    The grim COVID-19 infection count just keeps on soaring. Why is the virus roaring back with a vengeance, or did it ever actually go away?

    Maria Scinto Read More
  • moderna signage
    Health News
    Health News Zrinka Peters

    What You Didn't Know About Moderna

    Moderna — the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company — has just shot to stardom with the news that early data shows that its new coronavirus vaccine shows a remarkable 94.5 percent rate of efficacy. This is all in spite of the fact that Moderna has yet to produce an FDA-approved drug.

    Zrinka Peters Read More
  • intermittent fasting
    Lifestyle Diets
    Lifestyle Diets Christine Byrne

    When You Start Intermittent Fasting, This Is What Happens To You

    Intermittent fasting is the concept of eating during a certain restricted time window each day and fasting (aka not eating) the rest of the time.

    Christine Byrne Read More
  • Coffee
    Health
    Health Phoebe McRae

    Why Coffee Is Doing More Damage To Your Teeth Than You Think

    If you take the color of your teeth as seriously as we do, we've got bad news for you — especially if you also love coffee.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • Vitamin D keeps you healthy while lack of sun. Yellow soft shell D-vitamin capsule.
    Vitamins And Supplements
    Vitamins And Supplements Nicole LaMarco

    The Surprising Way Vitamin D Supplements May Affect Your Sleep

    Vitamin D is also called the sunlight vitamin because your skin produces it when exposed to the sun. About 50 percent of people across the world have vitamin D insufficiency and about 1 billion people have vitamin D deficiency. How could vitamin D supplementation affect your quality of sleep?

    Nicole LaMarco Read More
  • Gloved hand holding vial with "COVID-19 vaccine" written on it
    COVID News
    COVID News Karen Veazey

    The Truth About Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

    For so many of us, a COVID-19 vaccine holds the hope of returning to a semblance of normal life. So, news from drug-maker Moderna is being cheered from coast to coast as they announced their vaccine has shown to be 94.5 percent effective in early testing.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Alcohol in glass with pills in foreground
    Health
    Health Karen Veazey

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Mixing Melatonin With Alcohol

    Having a drink at night to wind down and help bring on sleep is common. But if you still find yourself lying awake in bed, you might also be tempted to take melatonin. However, that may hurt more than it helps.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • woman wearing face mask
    Health
    Health Catherine Caruso

    The Real Reason Your Breath Smells When You Wear A Mask

    If you've noticed your breath smells when you wear a face mask, you might be inclined to blame the mask, but experts say it's your dental hygiene that's to blame. Face masks cause you to rebreathe your own exhaled air, forcing you to smell your own breath.

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • Birth Control
    Health
    Health Catherine Caruso

    The Real Reason Being On Birth Control Can Make You Gain Weight

    While weight gain is a common concern among women looking to start hormonal birth control, it is actually pretty rare. What are the reasons, though, it could happen?

    Catherine Caruso Read More
  • A milky coffee drink sitting on coffee beans
    Dietary Essentials
    Dietary Essentials Agnes Erickson

    If You Hate The Smell Of Coffee, Here's Why

    For the coffee-obsessed, it may always be difficult to understand why getting a whiff of that delicious 'elixir of life' doesn't make everyone's hearts sore with glee. Here are the possible reasons why not everyone is on board.

    Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Woman in fitness clothes doing squat on yoga mat
    Weights
    Weights Karen Veazey

    You've Been Doing Squats Wrong This Entire Time

    Squats are a staple exercise in nearly every workout, and with good reason. But for all their benefit, they're also an easy move to perform wrong, which can lead to injury. Here's how to do them correctly.

    Karen Veazey Read More
  • Graphic of COVID-19 molecule on a slide
    COVID News
    COVID News Valerie Kalfrin

    New Science Suggests Why Some COVID-19 Patients Become Sicker Than Others

    Genetics and gender may determine both your risk of contracting COVID-19 and how sick you'll become, according to two new studies researching genes and the body's immune system.

    Valerie Kalfrin Read More
  • Wet hair
    Health
    Health Phoebe McRae

    The Type Of Brush You Should Never Use On Wet Hair

    One thing we all know about hair care is that you should never brush your hair when it's wet. The one type of brush you should never use on your wet hair is a boar bristle brushes with beads on the end. Here's what you need to know about caring for your wet hair.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • Exercise
    Health
    Health Phoebe McRae

    How Much Exercise You Really Need After Sitting All Day

    With many of our work now on the computer, most of us spend a lot of time sitting all day, which can take a real toll on our health. Sitting all day should be counterbalanced by exercise, but how much do you need a day? Experts say you should exercise for at least 45 minutes if you're sitting a lot.

    Phoebe McRae Read More
  • Woman at Yoga studio
    Yoga
    Yoga K.M. Langevin

    Yoga Poses You Probably Do Wrong Every Time

    Whether you're a bona fide yogi or a newbie, you probably make yoga mistakes. Here's some of the most common poses you likely do wrong each and every time.

    K.M. Langevin Read More
  • woman doing push-up
    Fitness Essentials
    Fitness Essentials Molly Hurford

    What You Need To Do If Push-Ups Hurt Your Wrists

    If doing a set of push-ups leaves your wrists more sore than your core, it may be time to tweak your form, dial back your training regimen, or work on your wrist mobility.

    Molly Hurford Read More
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