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By Elizabeth Bacharach
Medically Reviewed
Person with braids and glasses wearing a pink sweater sitting on the couch and holding their head to keep themselves from getting a silent migraine
How to Recognize a Silent Migraine and 4 Ways to Feel Better
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person standing in a hot shower behind a steamed glass door
Dizzy and Nauseous in the Shower? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Ciara Lucas
A person with curly brown hair wearing a navy blue t-shirt standing in a kitchen drinking a cup of coffee while staring out a window
9 Things to Do Every Morning for Better Focus
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
Close side view of a person applying lip balm with SPF to their lips in the sunshine
The 10 Best Lip Balms With SPF, According to Dermatologists
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
close view of a person's shoulder with sunburn
How Long Sunburn Lasts and How to Help It Heal
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By Jessica Migala and Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH
Medically Reviewed
Illustration of a person picking lint out of their bellybutton
How Bad Is It Really to Pick Stuff Out of Your Bellybutton?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Close up of a person applying moisturizer on sunburned skin
How to Treat and Prevent Sunburn Blisters, According to a Doctor
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By Anthea Levi
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an avocado breakfast burger with bacon, egg and mayo on a white plate, to represent the keto diet
Pros and Cons of the Keto Diet for People With Diabetes
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By Ciara Lucas
A close-up of four mattresses on a light and dark blue background
The 15 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales to Shop This Weekend
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
close view of a person scratching their arm because they have hives or eczema
Hives vs. Eczema: What Are the Differences?
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
a person with brown curly hair in a ponytail drinking from a reusable water bottle during a workout, as a natural remedy for asthma
The 9 Best Natural Remedies for Asthma, According to Doctors
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a pair of dirty pajamas on a dark blue background
How Bad Is It Really to Wear the Same Pajamas Every Night?
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By Courtney Southwick
Medically Reviewed
Older adult wearing a blue shirt and a fitness watch holding a bottle of water and getting out into the morning sunlight for stronger, healthy bones
7 Things to Do Every Morning for Stronger Bones
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By Kathleen Felton
Reviewed
View Through Bathroom Cabinet Of a person with short bleached hair wearing pajamas and taking a stool softener pill from a bottle
The 6 Best Stool Softeners to Relieve Constipation
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By Courtney Southwick
Medically Reviewed
Close-up of person wearing a pink tank top holding onto their wrist from RA joint pain flare from PMS
Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Get Worse on Your Period?
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By Ashley Lall
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a person wearing an athletic clothing set sitting outside on the grass and doing pelvic floor breathing exercises
Prevent Leaks and Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health With This Breathing Exercise
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
A couple drinking coffee outside on their porch, as an example of a morning habit to reduce inflammation
8 Things to Do Every Morning to Keep Inflammation in Check
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By Ashley Lall
Reviewed
Black mother practicing yoga with baby boy in living room
Why You Should See a Physical Therapist After Giving Birth, According to a Gynecologist
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By Kathleen Felton
Medically Reviewed
close view of a person wearing a jean vest drinking cranberry juice from a glass with a blue-and-white striped straw
The 5 Best Natural Remedies for UTI Prevention and Symptom Relief (and 2 to Skip)
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
illustration of four expired sunscreen bottles in a row on a light blue background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Expired Sunscreen?
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By Courtney Southwick
Medically Reviewed
close view of a person in a grey sweater and jeans scratching their arm while sitting on a kitchen stool
Why Eczema Can Get Worse With Age and What to Do About It
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
an overhead photo of a roasted salmon filet on top of vegetables like zucchini and yellow summer squash on a black plate next to a black fork and gray cloth napkin
The One Fat Cardiologists Want You to Eat More Often
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Reviewed
A mother and daughter smiling and embracing while exercising at home together, as an example of how to cope with cardiac anxiety
The Symptoms of Cardiac Anxiety and 7 Ways to Cope
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By Ali Nolan
Reviewed
Image of tired exerciser outdoors
Why You're Still Trapped in the 'Thinner Is Better' Way of Thinking and How to Get Out
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a magnifying glass showing germs on a bed's comforter, to represent what happens if you don't wash your comforter or duvet cover
How Bad Is It Really to Never Wash Your Comforter or Duvet?
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
Person in a white tank top standing in front of a mirror in the bathroom holding a stick of deodorant and looking down at their armpit while applying it.
Deodorant or Antiperspirant? How to Choose What's Best for You
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By Anthea Levi
Medically Reviewed
Close up view of alarm clock on a plate to symbolize intermittent fasting
The Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting for People With Diabetes
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
Illustration of a person putting on a hat in front of a rack of hats hanging up, showing they wear hats every day.
How Bad Is It Really to Wear a Hat Every Day?
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By Sara Youngblood Gregory
Reviewed
Shot of a young couple standing together and sharing an intimate moment at home
7 Ways to Reduce the Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person with a ponytail scratching their itchy nose outside
Itchy Nose? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
close view of a bunch of tampons on a bathroom surface
How Young Is Too Young for Tampons?
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By Hallie Levine
Reviewed
close view of a person in yellow pants and white shirt sitting on a couch and taking pills from a pill organizer
9 Things You Should Know Before Starting Metformin
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By Lindsay Tigar
Medically Reviewed
a person with brown curly hair wearing pajamas and doing yoga at night in their bedroom, as an example of nighttime habits for better gut health
7 Easy Things to Do Every Night for Better Gut Health
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person with a shaved head wearing jeans and a backpack opening the driver side door of a white car on the roadside
Want to Age Well? Do This Every Time Before You Get in a Car
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By Ciara Lucas
a collage of some of the products included in the brooklinen sale
Brooklinen Makes Our List for Best Cooling Sheets, Duvets and Comforters — and the Entire Site Is 25% Off Right Now
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By Maria Masters
Medically Reviewed
A person wearing jeans and a floral button-down shirt with their hair in a pineapple ponytail injects insulin into their stomach as part of weight-neutral diabetes care while sitting on a couch at home
Weight-Neutral Diabetes Care Can Be an Empowering Way to Manage Your Health. Here's How to Get Started
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Illustration of the top half of a person in the shower brushing their teeth
How Bad Is It Really to Brush Your Teeth in the Shower?
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By Hallie Levine
Closeup workspace of a person signing up for health insurance benefits
7 Common Mistakes People Make When Signing Up for Health Insurance
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
Close up of a person wearing a purple sweater with long curly brown hair sitting on a couch blowing their nose
3 Reasons Your Nose Feels Like You Inhaled Water
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best over the counter uti medications
The 6 Best Over-the-Counter Products for UTI Symptom Relief
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a bottle of vitamin D supplements next to a glass of water and a white microwave showing 5 am on the clock, signifying taking vitamins on an empty stomach
How Bad Is It Really to Take Vitamins On an Empty Stomach?
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By Ciara Lucas
Fact Checked
Close up of a person with shoulder length brown hair wearing a gray t-shirt sitting on a cream colored couch blowing her nose on a tissue.
The One Thing You Should Never Do When You Blow Your Nose
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best insoles for standing all day
The 6 Best Insoles for Standing All Day, According to Podiatrists
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
A senior couple cooking in the kitchen
Why Your Voice Can Change or Weaken With Age and What to Do About It
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person with long black hair and a butterfly rash or lupus rash on their face looking in the mirror
What Causes a Butterfly Rash and How to Treat It
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
an older adult wearing a gray shirt relaxing on a bed at home with one hand on their forehead
Why You're More Prone to UTIs as You Get Older and What to Do About It
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By Lindsay Tigar
Medically Reviewed
Person with a blue shirt and dark denim jeans lying on their couch holding their head to relieve the dizziness on their period
Dizzy on Your Period? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Fact Checked
illustration of a bottle of tylenol pm and a glass of water on a nightstand next to a bed
How Bad Is It Really to Take Tylenol PM Every Night?
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By Courtney Southwick
Medically Reviewed
Person feeling fatigued from afib standing in their kitchen, holding the sink for support
Fatigue From AFib? Here Are 7 Ways to Overcome It
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a bucket full of car cleaning supplies with cobwebs on it, to represent never cleaning your car
How Bad Is It Really to Never Deep Clean Your Car?
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By Krissy Brady
Reviewed
person checking off "later" for tasks on a list, to represent procrastination
How Bad Is It Really to Procrastinate?
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
a person with long brown hair sitting at a table and using a nail file to get rid of a wart on their finger
The 3 Best Natural Remedies for Warts (and 11 to Avoid)
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By Marygrace Taylor
Fact Checked
close view of a person shaking a brown bottle of pills into their hand
7 Myths About Heart Disease You Can Stop Believing
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By Wendy Wisner
Medically Reviewed
a mixed media illustration of a person breastfeeding a baby
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Breastfeed
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By Jenn Sinrich
a collage of three of the best toilet papers, including Charmin, Cottonelle and Seventh Generation
The Best Toilet Paper Brands (Because Yes, It Really Does Matter)
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By Elizabeth Millard
Medically Reviewed
Athlete getting into a cold plunge tub to demonstrate the benefits of cold plunging
What Is Cold Plunging and Are the Benefits Legit?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a stomach with mucus sliding down the esophagus, to represent swallowing mucus
How Bad Is It Really to Swallow Mucus?
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
an unrecognizable person holding a pregnancy test and wondering if you can get pregnant on your period
Can You Get Pregnant if You Have Sex on Your Period?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person with dark brown curly hair lying in bed with their hand over their ear because they have sharp pain in the ear
Sharp Pain in Your Ear? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Ciara Lucas
Medically Reviewed
a person in a bathrobe applying lotion to their itchy legs
Itchy Legs at Night? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Julia Sullivan
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best foot creams for healthy feet
The 6 Best Foot Creams for Soft, Healthy Feet
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By Ciara Lucas
a person with shoulder-length brown hair sitting on the edge of their bed and rubbing their eyes
Waking Up With Red Eyes? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a person vacuuming next to their couch
How Bad Is It Really to Never Move Your Furniture When You Vacuum?
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By Madeleine Burry and Marygrace Taylor and Angela Holliday-Bell, MD
Medically Reviewed
an overhead photo of a person wearing a white t-shirt sleeping in bed next to a night table with a lamp
Deep Sleep: What It Is, Why It's Important and How Much You Need
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By Ashley Lall
the saatva classic mattress on an illustrated green background with a pink moon and white planetary rings
Thanks to This Mattress, I No Longer Wake Up With Back Pain — and It's $500 Off Right Now
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By Courtney Southwick
Medically Reviewed
Person wearing a pink shirt and grey shorts injects themselves with insulin in the morning, to reduce dawn effect
What Causes the Dawn Effect and How to Manage It With Diabetes
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
Woman sitting on porch reading a book and doing a foot soak for toenail fungus
The 7 Best Natural Remedies for Toenail Fungus (and 2 to Avoid)
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a person eating an ice cream cone and getting a stomachache, as an example of what happens when you ignore lactose intolerance
How Bad Is It Really to Eat Dairy if You're Lactose Intolerant?
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By Ciara Lucas
Close up of person holding skin-care product standing in the bathroom, to represent skin cycling
What Is Skin Cycling and Should You Be Doing It?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
illustration of an old mattress with stains on a grey and light yellow background
How Bad Is It Really to Sleep on an Old Mattress?
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best reusable menstrual pads
The 7 Best Reusable Pads for a More Comfortable and Eco-Friendly Period
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Smiling man wearing wireless in-ear headphones while relaxing with eyes closed
5 Tips for Better Sleep When You Have Tinnitus
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