General Family Health

illustration of woman with wine bottle on video chat during coronavirus pandemic lockdown

How Bad Is It Really That You're Drinking More During Lockdown?

Molly Triffin
young woman wearing cloth face mask and gloves while grocery shopping

Exactly What to Look for in a Cloth Face Mask and How to Care for It Properly

Jaime Osnato
Illustration of a person who donated blood

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Donating Blood

Molly Triffin
Illustration of a person donating blood

Why It's So Important to Donate Blood Right Now, and How to Do It Safely

Hallie Levine
Senior Black Businessman on Phone at the Airport Wearing a Mask

8 Ways to Avoid Germs on an Airplane When You Have to Fly

Jaime Osnato
Portrait of young woman wearing protective face mask outdoors in city, waiting for the train.

11 Ways to Avoid Germs on Public Transportation

Jaime Osnato
Hands under black UV light to detect glow in the dark germs around nails and fingerprint as visual tool for teaching proper handwashing, aseptic techniques, and general infection control

Does UV Light Really Kill Germs?

Hallie Levine
Vegetables and fruit in reusable bag on a farmers market, zero waste concept

No, You Can't Catch COVID-19 From Raw Food — But Here's What to Know About Food Safety

Jaime Osnato
Back view of a woman with cleaning supplies standing in her kitchen with her hands on her hips

Can't Find Alcohol Wipes or Cleaners? Here's How to Disinfect Your Home

Hallie Levine
Confused woman with no appetite looking into refrigerator at home

Not Hungry? 5 Possible Reasons You've Lost Your Appetite

Claudia Thompson
Package left at front door

3 Ways to Avoid Germs on Mail and Deliveries

Hallie Levine
A family eating takeout food together at home

3 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs From Takeout

Jaime Osnato
Hispanic woman opening front door, returning home from grocery store

The Step-by-Step Guide to Leaving and Returning Home During Social Distancing

Jaime Osnato
Empty Doctor's Office

Is It Safe to Go to Your Scheduled Dental and Medical Appointments?

Jaime Osnato
Beautiful pregnant woman shopping in supermarket

4 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at the Grocery Store

Jaime Osnato
Illustration of a dirty water bottle

How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Water Bottle?

Isadora Baum
woman looking at a menu in a restaurant

4 Ways to Avoid Picking Up Germs at a Restaurant

Jaime Osnato
A woman's hands typing on her smartphone screen

How — and How Often — to Disinfect Your Phone to Avoid Getting Sick

Jaime Osnato
A caucasian woman washing her hands with soap and water

The Best Way to Avoid Getting Sick Is to Wash Your Hands — But You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Bojana Galic
A woman drinking a glass of water while sitting on her bed

A 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Help Your Immune System

Jenn Sinrich
Young mom doing yoga outside by lake

9 Realistic Health Goals That Have Nothing to Do With Your Weight Nor Waist

Jenn Sinrich
A senior woman prepares to receive a flu shot from a nurse wearing scrubs

4 Surprising Health Benefits of Getting the Flu Shot (Beyond Not Getting the Flu)

Ashley Macha
Businessman using digital tablet in airplane

Long Flight? Here's How to Stay Healthy and Sane

Sholeen Lagadien
Fit young woman standing with hands on hips

I've Been Body Shamed at Every Size — Here's How I Deal

Brittany Shelton
woman reading in the evening

8 Simple Habits for Weight Loss to Do Before Bed

Hoku Krueger
Freelancer at coffee shop

Why 'Motivation Is Garbage' and What You Need Instead

Sara Lindberg
cute dog pink woman

8 Ways a Dog Will Change Your Life

Vivian Manning-Schaffel
Woman relaxing at home

10 2-Minute Habits That Will Change Your Life

Christine Mugnolo
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13 Weird Health Gadgets From the World's Biggest Tech Show

Hoku Krueger
Marijuana leaves placed on wood table.

Cannabis “Tampons” Are the Crazy New Cure for Cramps

Michelle Vartan
Tired business woman resting her head on desk

9 Surprising Reasons You're Tired All the Time

Lynette Arceneaux
Female running in the city listening to workout playlist

10 Songs That Will Get You Motivated in 30 Seconds or Less

Deborah Day
Follow me to, young woman leading man to mountain top

21 Top Destinations for Active and Adventurous Vacations

Lisa Chiu
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13 Types of Fish to Avoid Eating

Lynette Arceneaux
Salmon Steak with Cream Sauce

The 9 Safest Seafood Options

Lynette Arceneaux
You don't have to go fast. You just have to go.

17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running

Shannon Philpott
cola soft drinks with ice

Why Does Carbonation Make You Sick to Your Stomach?

Julia Whidden
Yellow onions on a blue wooden board

Side Effects of Eating Onions

Andrea Boldt
cup of herbal tea with linden flowers

What to Eat When I Have a Sore Throat & Cough?

Kelsey Casselbury
Fillet of Beef Bordelaise with Asparagus Spears and Saut Potatoes

Foods High in D-Aspartic Acid

Joanne Marie
Fresh beetroots in wooden tray. Beet with leaves.

What Are the Side Effects of Eating Beets?

Anne Danahy MS RDN
Wooden bowl of cashew nuts from above. On dark wood.

Cashews & Constipation

Kathryn Vera
Pregnant woman taking a vitamin tablet

Retaining Fluid While Taking Diuretics

Adam Cloe
African mother and daughter eating popcorn

Popcorn Side Effects

Melodie Anne
mixed fresh portuguese seafood selection gourmet set platter meal on table

The Best Time to Take Vitamin B-12

Gord Kerr
Top view plate with almonds in endocarp, bowl with drupe in shell on a white wooden cutting board. White background, overhead, copy space.

Almonds and Acid Reflux

Dr. Tracy Davenport
Young woman in pain

Diet for Slow Digestion

Ilissa M. Palmer
Couple asleep in bed

Differences Between Magnesium Chelates and Magnesium Citrate

Alison Grewal
sport goods and a sports shoe

Tingly Feeling When Exercising

James Roland
Stuffed butternut squash with chickpeas, cranberries, quinoa cooked in nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon. Thanksgiving dinner recipe. Vegan healthy seasonal fall or autumn food

The Statistics of Vegetarians Vs. Meat-Eaters

Gord Kerr
Could You Be Getting Stevia Headaches?

Could You Be Getting Stevia Headaches?

Kayla McKiski
High Angle View Of Almonds On Wood

4 Unwanted Side Effects of Eating Too Many Almonds

Nicki Wolf
3d illustration human body crohn's colon infection with clipping path.

How Soon After a Colonoscopy Can You Eat?

Janet Renee
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Side Effects of Eating Cucumbers

Ellen Douglas
measuring spoons and sports supplements close-up

Side Effects of Stopping Creatine

Joe King, M.S.
Sick woman lying in bed.

Eating Before Bed & Digestion

Karen McCarthy
Porridge oats

Organic Rolled Oats Vs. Regular

Kate Abram
blood samples

What Is the Normal Range for Vitamin D in a Blood Test?

Sharon Smith
Hypocalcemia calcium deficiency symptoms signs

Do You Have a Calcium Deficiency? Here's How to Tell

Sarah Pflugradt, RDN
Fish oil pills

What Does "IU" Mean in Vitamins?

Lisa Maloney
Sliced Pineapple close-up shot, selective focus

Are There Bad Side Effects of Eating Pineapple?

Brynne Chandler
Raisins pouring over oatmeal

Side Effects of Eating Too Much Fiber

Kelsey Casselbury
Selecting beans

The Side Effects of Beans

Gord Kerr
shelf fungus on the birch tree

Side Effects of the Chaga Mushroom

Linda Tarr Kent
Pork chops on grill

Food Poisoning From Eating Pork

Ian Anglin
Various legumes and different kinds of nutshells in spoons. Waln

How Much Is Too Much Vitamin B Complex?

Karen McCarthy
Star anise spice on white wooden table

What Are the Side Effects of Anise?

Rae Uddin
Senior woman lifting free weights

Ideal Weight for a 65-Year-Old Woman

Patti Richards
Woman checking food labeling in supermarket

There's Potassium Sorbate in My Food — Is That Safe?

Amanda Gardner
Family with daughter (7-9) and son (11-13) riding bicycles, low angle view

Ways to Keep Your Body Healthy

Karen Curinga
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A List of Leucine-Rich Foods

Joanne Marie
asparagus on wooden surface

Negative Side Effects of Eating Asparagus Daily

Gord Kerr