Health

By Marygrace Taylor
Top view of rolls of toilet paper on a pink background
Why You Have to Pee More Often as You Age, and What to Do About It
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By Tiffany Curtis
close view of a person's hands gripping the bedcovers because they woke up shaking
Waking Up Shaking? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Madeleine H. Burry
illustration of a person talking to their doctor with fingers crossed behind their back to show they're lying
How Bad Is It Really to Fib to Your Doctor?
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By Tiffany Curtis
Physical therapist aiding patient sitting on blue yoga ball in room full of exercise equipment, as an example of pelvic floor physical therapy
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy? Here's How to Tell if It's Right for You
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By Kayla Hui
a collage of some of the best personal cooling products on a light blue background
10 Personal Cooling Products to Keep You Comfortable This Summer
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By Tiffany Curtis
Woman texting sitting on toilet, visit restroom with mobile phone, female read news on smartphone
3 Causes of Excessive Vaginal Discharge and When to See a Doctor
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By Niko Vercelletto
Man with a clogged ear
7 Reasons Your Ear Feels Clogged, and What to Do About It
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By Marygrace Taylor
Midsection Of Woman Holding Blister Pack of birth control pills, as a cause of recurring yeast infections
Keep Getting Yeast Infections? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jenn Sinrich
A collage of some of the best shoes for arthritis
The 6 Best Shoes for Arthritis
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By Amanda Gardner
Closeup image african woman holding glass drinking still water
What Causes Anhidrosis and How to Treat It
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Young man with prosthetic leg having online mental health session, as an example of affordable health care options
7 Tips to Find Affordable Health Care
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By Jaime Osnato
Black woman doing upward-facing dog pose, as a way to combat age-related posture changes
3 Ways Your Posture Changes With Age and What You Can Do About It
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By Marygrace Taylor
An illustration of a pair of airpods that are covered in dirt and earwax, against a light blue background
How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Earbuds?
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By Tiffany Curtis
a woman drinking coffee and listening to a mental health podcast in bed
7 Podcasts to Support Your Mental Health
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By Jaime Osnato
An illustration of a package of open baby wipes on the back of a toilet , in a bathroom with peach tile
How Bad Is It Really to Use Baby Wipes Down There?
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By Kathleen Ferraro
a collage of some of the best healthy mother's day gifts on sale, on a yellow background with orange lines
The 10 Best On-Sale Mother's Day Gifts for Health-Conscious Moms
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By Maria Masters
Open mouth during oral checkup at the dentist
What Causes Calcium Deposits on Teeth and How to Prevent Them
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By Tiffany Curtis
A collage on an orange background of some of the best sunscreens for dark skin
The 5 Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin That Don't Leave a White Cast
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By Marygrace Taylor
woman sitting on the couch and holding her stomach in pain from tenesmus
Never Feel Finished After Pooping? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jaime Osnato
Muslim woman itching her dry skin caused by not eating enough fat
8 Signs You're Not Eating Enough Fat
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By Marygrace Taylor
Illustration of a window AC unit covered in cobwebs because it hasn't been cleaned
How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Window AC Unit?
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By Tiffany Curtis
Back view of a young black person in an orange shirt clutching back in pain
Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Reduce Back Pain
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By Marygrace Taylor
illustration of a person with brown hair plucking one gray hair, against a dark gray background
How Bad Is It Really to Pull Out a Gray Hair?
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By Tiffany Curtis
Three older Black women baking together at home in a kitchen
Community Care — Not Just Self-Care — Is Key to Our Collective Wellbeing
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By Marygrace Taylor
patient with face mask waiting in line at medical clinic reception
Haven't Been to the Doctor in a While? That's OK — Here's How to Move Forward
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By Jaime Osnato
close view of a man holding his jaw after waking up with jaw pain
Woke Up With Jaw Pain? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
woman feeling dizzy because of vasovagal syncope after prolonged exercise
Vasovagal Syncope Is Possibly the Strangest Thing Your Body Does. Here's Why It Happens
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By Sofia Quaglia
Man sitting on grey couch talking to therapist with notepad
6 Ways Stress and Weight Are Connected
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By Molly Triffin
a woman eating a cup of yogurt in her kitchen, to help reduce inflammation
Your 8-Day Kickstart Plan to Reduce Inflammation
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By Jaime Osnato
ob-gyn doctor talking to a patient during her annual exam
8 Questions Gynecologists Wish You'd Ask During Your Annual Exam
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By Marygrace Taylor
Asian woman wiping her mouth because she has upper lip sweat
Sweaty Upper Lip? Here's Why and What You Can Do About It
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By Marygrace Taylor
An illustration of a pillowcase stained with makeup, to represent sleeping in makeup
How Bad Is It Really to Sleep With Makeup On?
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By Jenn Sinrich
a person in a striped shirt and jeans using a heating pad for cramps while lying on a gray couch
The 6 Best Heating Pads for Cramps
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By Amanda Gardner
a collage of some of the best hair growth pills and supplements on a medium blue background
The 4 Best Hair Growth Pills and Supplements
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By Jenn Sinrich
a collage of some of the best shoes for hammertoes, on a gray background
The 5 Best Shoes for Hammertoe, According to Podiatrists
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By Jessica Migala
close view of a pink hairbrush filled with hair strands, to represent normal daily hair loss
How Much Daily Hair Loss Is Normal?
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By Jaime Osnato
Midsection Of Woman holding a jade egg, as an example of things not to put in the vagina
7 Things You Should Never Put in Your Vagina
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman moisturizing her feet, as an example of one reason athlete's foot is not healing
8 Mistakes That Make Athlete’s Foot Worse
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By Marygrace Taylor
Young woman sitting up in bed looking worried because of morning anxiety
Waking Up With Anxiety? Here’s What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Black woman listening to music and humming
The Simple Practice That Can Quiet Your Mind Faster Than Meditation
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By Jaime Osnato
Latino woman looking her reflection in window.
How Body Checking Is Harming Your Mental Health, and How to Stop Doing It
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By Kayla Hui
Person shopping for wide calf socks in a store
The 6 Best Socks for People With Wide Calves
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By Tiffany Curtis
mixed media collage of hand holding pack of birth control pills on peach background
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Birth Control Pills
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By Jessica Migala
Woman exercising at home, as a way to get rid of period cramps
The 11 Best Ways to Ease Period Cramps
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By Kayla Hui
Illustration of a hamburger in a plastic container in the microwave, to represent the dangers of microwaving plastic
How Bad Is It Really to Microwave Plastic?
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By Kayla Hui
A couple making the bed together with a duvet cover for hot sleepers
The 5 Best Cooling Duvet Covers for Hot Sleepers
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By Jaime Osnato
Older couple smiling and laughing outdoors and not thinking "I hate getting old."
Scared of Getting Older? Try This Therapist's Tips to Deal With Anxiety About Aging
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By Marygrace Taylor
Closeup woman sitting on toilet with tissue paper in hand, selective focus
Should You Use a Squatty Potty When You Pee?
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By Hallie Levine
Mother and daughter at the doctor's office
Is It Time to See a New Doctor? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
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By Deb Hipp
an older couple hiking in the woods, as a way to manage stress with aging
Why Coping With Stress Gets Harder as You Age, and What to Do About It
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By Tiffany Curtis
Menstrual disc and cup on orange background
The Pros and Cons of a Menstrual Disc vs. Cup
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By Amanda Gardner
collage of best hair-loss shampoos and other topical treatments on blue background
The 6 Best Shampoos, Serums and Topical Treatments for Hair Loss
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By The LIVESTRONG.com Team
illustration of words and phrases in LIVESTRONG.com's style guide in thought bubbles including using AFAB instead of woman and person with obesity instead of obese person
Why We Use the Words We Use and What They Mean to Us
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By Jenn Sinrich
woman making her bed with a mattress topper in the morning
The 6 Best Mattress Toppers, According to Sleep Experts
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman lying awake in white bed after waking up in the middle of the night to pee
Can’t Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up to Pee? Try These 5 Hacks
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By Marygrace Taylor
close view of a person holding her foot because she has foot arch pain
5 Things That Cause Foot Pain Besides Plantar Fasciitis
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By Molly Triffin
Senior couple using digital tablet to call grandchildren, as a way to stay healthy with age
Want to Age Well? Start With This 10-Day Kickstart Plan
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By Jenn Sinrich
Man taking a shower using soap for body odor
The 6 Best Soaps for Body Odor
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By Jessica Migala
an illustration of a person wearing glasses and squinting because they're wearing the wrong prescription glasses
How Bad Is It Really to Wear Glasses With an Old Prescription?
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By Kayla Hui
Woman sleeping peacefully and soundly under one of the best cooling comforter for hot sleepers
The 9 Best Cooling Comforters for Hot Sleepers
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By Jenn Sinrich
a woman making her bed with a new mattress pad
The 7 Best Mattress Pads for a More Comfortable Night's Sleep
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By Tiffany Curtis
Woman using razor to remove hair from her armpit and avoid ingrown hairs
Why You Get Ingrown Hairs and What to Do About Them
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By Marygrace Taylor
close view of a couple's feet in bed
5 Things Pelvic Floor Experts Do Every Day for Good Pelvic Health (Besides Kegels)
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By Hallie Levine
Female patient explaining her symptoms to a doctor, as an example of what to do when your doctor doesn't listen
4 Things to Do When a Doctor Doesn't Take Your Health Concern Seriously
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By Marygrace Taylor
woman squeezing painful pimples on her face while looking in the bathroom mirror
Why Do Pimples Hurt So Much? (And How to Stop the Pain)
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By Amanda Gardner
Beautiful fitness woman doing plank workout at home to treat her scoliosis
What Causes Scoliosis Pain, and the 7 Best Ways to Treat It
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Illustration of a person sleeping in bed and hitting the snooze button on their alarm
How Bad Is It Really to Keep Hitting the Snooze Button?
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By Jaime Osnato
Happy relaxed young woman waking up in a hotel bed after overcoming travelers insomnia
Can't Sleep Away From Home? Here Are 7 Ways to Hit Snooze
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By Jessica Migala
woman applying a natural pain-relief cream to her elbow
The 6 Best Natural Pain-Relief Creams, According to Doctors
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By Marygrace Taylor
man in bed at home at night, using smartphone in dark mode for better sleep
Is Dark Mode Actually Better for Your Eyes or Your Sleep?
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By Jessica Migala
A collage of some of the best essential oils for PMS and cramps
The 5 Best Essential Oils for Menstrual Cramps
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By Taayoo Murray
Young woman drinking water in her house to keep her blood sugar stable
3 Things Diabetes Doctors Do Every Day for Healthy Blood Sugar
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