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By Jaime Osnato
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A family of three cooking food on the grill in their backyard
6 Summer Pitfalls That Can Jeopardize Your Mental Health
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By Amanda Gardner
Medically Reviewed
A dental patient being examined and treated by a dentist
Gum Disease: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
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By Marygrace Taylor
older woman looking at her dry skin in the bathroom mirror
Why Your Skin Gets Drier as You Age and What to Do About It
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Older woman drinking a glass of water in bed because she has hiccups while sleeping
6 Reasons Why You Get Hiccups While Sleeping
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By Bojana Galic
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The 9 Best Amazon Prime Items for a Healthier Home
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By Kayla Hui
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best shoes for plantar fasciitis on a light blue background
The 10 Best Sandals for Plantar Fasciitis
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By Taayoo Murray
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close view of a person's hands putting contact solution into a contact lens case
Do You Really Need to Buy Name-Brand Contact Solution?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a dentist working on a patient who has dental anxiety
Nervous About Going to the Dentist? Here Are 6 Tips to Ease Your Fears
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Close up of a person massaging their foot because they have lateral foot pain
Pain on the Outside of Your Foot? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
a woman sitting on the toilet and looking up whether foamy urine is normal
Foamy Urine? Here’s What Might Be Going On
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By Taayoo Murray
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a piece of gum in a stomach on a dark pink background
How Bad Is It Really to Swallow Gum?
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By Kaitlin Ahern
a collage of some of the mattresses on sale for the fourth of july weekend
The 11 Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales to Shop Now
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By Bojana Galic
a collage of the Baloo stonewashed linen sheets on a teal background
These Cooling Linen Sheets Are the Best Part of My Summer Days
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
the legs of a woman sitting on the toilet and holding a toilet paper roll because she's constipated after surgery
What Causes Constipation After Surgery and How to Treat It
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Senior man in the woods holding his knee because he is bruising more easily with age
Why You Bruise More Easily as You Age and What to Do About It
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By Bojana Galic
an illustration of a person cutting their cuticles
How Bad Is It Really to Cut Your Cuticles?
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a person cleaning their dirty bathroom
How Bad Is It Really to Never Deep Clean Your Bathroom?
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By Jaime Osnato
Fact Checked
a woman in a polka dot dress holding her hands over her genitals because of vulvar itching
Itchy Vulva? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Justin Cascio
Reviewed
illustration of trans or non-binary person looking in mirror on green background to convey concept of eating disorder prevalence in trans people
Eating Disorders Are a Health Crisis for Trans People. Here's Why and How to Help
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Female jogger putting headphone in her ear and wondering why her ears are itchy
7 Reasons Why Your Ears Are Itchy (and What to Do About It)
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a woman looking at her mouth in the mirror because she has itchy gums
Itchy Gums? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a woman making her bed in the morning, as an example of morning habits for better sleep
6 Things to Do Every Morning for a Better Night's Sleep
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a dirty washing machine that needs to be cleaned in a light blue room
How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Washing Machine?
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By Mel Van De Graaff
Fact Checked
Black woman walking outside in a park, doing a walking meditation
Can't Sit Still to Meditate? Try a Walking Meditation Instead
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By Allison Forsyth
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best products for hot sleepers on a peach background
The 12 Best Products for Hot Sleepers
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Adult man using the toilet at home because he can't empty his bladder
Bladder Not Emptying All the Way? Here's What Might Be Going On
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
a person with bunions trying on multiple pairs of shoes
6 Things That Cause Bunions and How to Prevent Them
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By Jenn Sinrich
a collage of some of the best silk pillowcases on a dark teal background
The 6 Best Silk Pillowcases for Healthier Skin and Hair
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By Taayoo Murray
an illustration of a bathroom with a dinner plate in the foreground and shower in the background, to represent showering after eating
How Bad Is It Really to Shower After Eating?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Senior African couple at breakfast table
6 Things to Do Every Morning to Support Healthy Aging
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By Mel Van De Graaff
Reviewed
an illustration of five people of different gender expressions who are smiling because of gender euphoria
What Is Gender Euphoria and How Can It Affect Your Health?
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
an illustration of a dirty dishwasher that needs to be cleaned
How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Dishwasher?
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By Jenn Sinrich
a collage of some of the best sunscreens for tattoos on a yellow and orange background
The 6 Best Sunscreens for Tattoos
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By Jenn Sinrich
a person sitting in a home office chair while working in their kitchen
The 6 Best Office Chairs to Support Healthy Posture
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By Kayla Hui
Medically Reviewed
a person in bed sleeping on his side
The 11 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
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By Marygrace Taylor
Mature man having his thinning hair combed at a salon
Why Your Hair Gets Thinner With Age and What to Do About It
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
A man holding his jaw because of wisdom tooth pain
What Causes Wisdom Tooth Pain and the Best Remedies to Treat It
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
illustration of a person picking a scab on their arm
How Bad Is It Really to Pick a Scab?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
Senior hispanic man practices yoga asana marjariasana or cat-cow pose before bed for better bladder control
Tired of Waking Up to Pee at Night? Do This One Yoga Pose Before Bed
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By Jaime Osnato
Fact Checked
back view of a person with long hair itching their scalp
Itchy Scalp? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Marygrace Taylor
Fact Checked
Woman at home eating a bowl of oatmeal to help her poop better
Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan for Healthier Poops
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
A young man eating ice cream, as an example of what causes brain freeze
What the Heck Is Brain Freeze, Anyway?
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By Jenn Sinrich
Back view of women walking in the forest and wearing sun-protective clothing
How to Pick the Best Sun-Protective Clothing and 10 Products to Try
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By Maria Masters
Medically Reviewed
a man lying in bed and taking a natural sleep aid such as melatonin
Do Melatonin and 7 Other Natural Sleep Aids Really Work?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
woman sleeping in bed and wearing an eye mask
4 Ways Your Period Messes With Your Sleep and What to Do About It
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By Kayla Hui
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best bathroom stools on a peach and teal background
The 5 Best Bathroom Stools for Healthier Pooping
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By Mel Van De Graaff
Medically Reviewed
Trans couple talking to Black doctor at doctor's office
7 Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care and How to Overcome Them
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By Taayoo Murray
iIllustration of a person putting on sunscreen at night in a green bathroom
How Bad Is It Really to Sleep With Sunscreen On?
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Person in wheelchair seated across from partner eating breakfast at home in the dining room
6 Reasons Why You Get Hiccups After Eating
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By Kayla Hui
an illustration of a person sleeping in bed with wet hair
How Bad Is It Really to Sleep With Wet Hair?
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By Kayla Hui
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best shoes for heel spurs on a purple background
The 7 Best Shoes for Heel Spurs
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By Kathleen Ferraro
A collage of mattresses from the best Memorial Day mattress sales
The 14 Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales to Shop This Weekend
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By Kayla Hui
a collage of some of the best waterproof sunscreens on an orange background
The 6 Best Water-Resistant Sunscreens That Stand Up to Sweat and Swimming
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
mixed media image of a person's legs as they're sitting on the toilet, against an orange and teal background
What Really Happens to Your Body When You’re Constipated
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By Jaime Osnato
Fact Checked
a woman with somniphobia lying awake in her bed at night
Too Anxious to Sleep? Here's How to Tell if It's Somniphobia
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By Jaime Osnato
Reviewed
woman smiling while doing yoga in her living room, as a way to practice body acceptance
10 Ways to Nurture Your Relationship With Your Body
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
A senior woman standing in the kitchen and drinking water in the morning to support healthy aging
Want to Age Well? Do This as Soon as You Get Out of Bed Every Morning
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman washing her hair in hot water, as an example of things that make dandruff worse
5 Mistakes That Can Make Dandruff Worse
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By Jaime Osnato and Danielle Zickl and Mayoni Ranasinghe, MBBS, MPH
Medically Reviewed
Person in orange tank top running, exercising during their period
How Your Period Affects Your Workouts and the Best Exercises to Do
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
a tattoo artist drawing a tattoo on a customer and wearing a mask for safety
Are Tattoos Bad for You? Here Are 4 Health Risks to Know
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By Jenn Sinrich
Medically Reviewed
Person who is pregnant sleeping in bed with a body pillow
The 7 Best Body Pillows, According to Sleep Experts
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
woman sitting on a bed massaging her foot and taking off her uncomfortable shoes, as a home remedy for bunions
The 6 Best Home Remedies for Bunions
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By Jaime Osnato
Fact Checked
man sitting in bed with his hand over his heart because he woke up with chest pain
Waking Up With Chest Pain? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Krissy Brady
Reviewed
Woman Helping Man On Trail As Group Of Senior Friends Go Hiking In Countryside Together, as an example of a healthy aging community
How to Create Your Own 'Healthy Aging' Community
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By Tiffany Curtis
Medically Reviewed
Playful Senior Couple Lounging on the Bed
Why Your Libido Declines as You Age and What You Can Do About It
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
a woman sleeping on an airplane, as a way to prevent jet lag
The 10 Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Jet Lag
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By Tiffany Curtis
Medically Reviewed
A collage of some of the best products for pelvic floor health on an orange background
4 Products Pelvic-Floor Experts Recommend for Better Pelvic Floor Health
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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
Medically Reviewed
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
Reviewed
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
Medically Reviewed
a collage of some of the best personal cooling products on a light blue background
10 Personal Cooling Products to Keep You Comfortable Through Heat Waves and Hot Flashes
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