General Family Health

By Jenn Sinrich
a collage of some of the best health apps
The 9 Best Health Apps of 2021
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of someone drinking alcohol and pushing away a plate of food, as a concept of alcohol on an empty stomach
How Bad Is It Really to Drink Alcohol on an Empty Stomach?
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of a pile of cleaning products covered in cobwebs, to illustrate never deep cleaning your house
How Bad Is It Really to Never Deep Clean Your House?
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By Kelsey Kloss
a bunch of garlic bulbs on a wooden table
Health Benefits of Garlic: What's Legit, What's Possible and What's Unproven
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of someone skipping their annual physical exam
How Bad Is It Really to Not Get an Annual Checkup?
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By Jaime Osnato
Young man leaning on bath cutting toenails to prevent ingrown toenail
Does Cutting a 'V' in the Middle of a Toenail Really Cure Ingrowns?
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By Kelsey Kloss
Coconut oil in jar with fresh coconut and tropical leaf shadow
2 Benefits of Coconut Oil — and the Claims to Stop Believing
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of a hand holding a mug of coffee and another hand saying no to breakfast, to represent drinking coffee on an empty stomach
How Bad Is It Really to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?
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By Lindsay Tigar
Young man in bed and drooling in his sleep
This Is Why You Drool So Much in Your Sleep
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By Jessica Migala
Manicured hands holding a cup of coffee or tea
Here's What Causes Hangnails and How to Prevent Them
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By Maria Masters
Young woman having a telehealth visit with her doctor from home
45 Telehealth Statistics You Should Know
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By Jessica Migala
Man eating in front of the refrigerator late night
6 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Carbs
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By Jessica Migala
Mother and daughter sitting on exercise mats and stretching, as an example of a habit for healthy aging
4 Things Longevity Experts Do Every Day for Healthy Aging
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By Jessica Migala
woman stretching as part of a productive morning routine
Try the 15x15x15 Formula Each Morning for a More Productive Day
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman Wrapped Having Drink While Standing At Home
Always Cold? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jessica Migala
Young woman sitting on couch at home and eating takeout food
5 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Age Well
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman feeling hot sitting in front of a cooling fan
Always Hot? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Kate Bratskeir
man filling recycling bin on suburban street avoiding common recycling mistakes
7 Recycling Mistakes You're Probably Making (and How to Fix Them)
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By Bojana Galic
Woman Rests in the Grass With Pet Poodle Dog
7 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Fatigue and Feel Better
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By Jessica Migala
person trimming their toenails to avoid ingrown nails
This Is How to Trim Your Toenails to Avoid Ingrowns
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By Moira Lawler
woman drinking a protein shake after a workout in the gym
5 Signs You're Eating Too Much Protein
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By Jessica Migala
Elderly couple holding hands and in a happy relationship, as an example of healthy aging habits
4 Habits This Octogenarian Aging Expert Does Every Day for Longevity
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By Jessica Migala
Roast chicken over farro and vegetables, as an example of dinner foods for longevity
The One Meal an Aging Expert Wants You to Eat More Often
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By Jaime Osnato
A young woman working at home and feeling tired with no energy
Feeling Drained? These 7 Habits Can Sap Your Energy
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By Kate Bratskeir
Cleaning kitchen with white vinegar
6 Things You Can Clean With Vinegar, and 3 You Shouldn't
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of a bucket of disinfectant products
How Bad Is It Really to Use Disinfectant All the Time?
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By Bojana Galic
Tired woman using mobile phone while lying on exercise mat in living room
5 Signs You're Eating Too Much Fat
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By Jessica Migala
A woman eating food that suddenly tastes different
Food Suddenly Tastes Different? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jessica Migala
A woman drinking coffee and yawning as a symptom of too much caffeine
6 Surprising Signs You're Drinking Too Much Caffeine
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By Jessica Migala
A row and variety of colorful protective face masks hanging at home
Exactly When to Wear Each Type of Face Mask to Protect Against COVID-19
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By Jenn Sinrich
A woman using safe cleaning products during the COVID-19 pandemic
5 Signs Your Hand Sanitizer and Cleaning Products Are Ineffective — or Worse, Unsafe
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By Anthea Levi
Donuts drizzled in chocolate and sprinkles
5 Signs You're Eating Too Much Added Sugar
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By Emma Steven
Young woman shows self-made mask to protect against viruses and bacteria
7 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Face Mask
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By Madeleine H. Burry
A woman closing the drapes as a cheap way to heat a room
6 Ways to Warm Up a Room Without Central Heating
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By Jessica Migala
Woman with face mask getting vaccinated against covid-19 variants
What We Know So Far About the Coronavirus Variants
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By Lindsay Tigar
A young couple wearing masks on an outdoor date during COVID-19
A Step-by-Step Guide to Dating in the Time of COVID
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By Jenn Sinrich
A woman with long COVID with shortness of breath after walking
Here's What We Know So Far About 'Long COVID'
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By Jaime Osnato
Young Waitress Serving Food to Customers in Outdoor Tent Wearing a Mask
Outdoor Dining Isn't Always Safer. Look for These 5 Things Before You Go
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By Karen Pallarito
A woman with COVID-19 is wearing a mask and texting in isolation at home
So You Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
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By Jessica Migala
Woman picking up some fruits and veggies from the fridge
5 Ways to Optimize Your Health in 2021, According to a Primary Care Doctor
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Woman With Warm Clothing Feeling The Cold Inside House
Yes, You're More Likely to Get Sick in Cold Weather — Here's Why
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By Jessica Migala
Woman with excessive saliva wiping her mouth with a napkin
Too Much Saliva in Your Mouth? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Young woman using a hand sanitizer
9 Mistakes That Make Hand Sanitizer Less Likely to Kill Germs
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By Jenn Sinrich
Relaxing on the Sofa
10 Ways You Can Prepare Mentally and Physically for a Pandemic Winter
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By Jessica Migala
woman checking her belly button in front of the mirror
This Is Why Your Bellybutton Smells So Bad
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By Lindsay Tigar
A woman writing in a journal at home
5 Things to Do Thanksgiving Morning to Feel Healthier All Day
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By Karen Pallarito
Woman Has Temperature Taken By Office Worker Wearing Mask
8 Mistakes That Make You More Likely to Spread COVID-19
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of a person walking away from the toilet, not washing their hands after using the bathroom
How Bad Is It Really to Skip Washing Your Hands After Using the Bathroom?
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By Jaime Osnato
Family Posing For Selfie Next To Car Packed For Road Trip during COVID pandemic
Planning a Road Trip? Here’s How to Stay Safe on Your Travels
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of a person refilling a plastic water bottle
How Bad Is It Really to Reuse a Plastic Water Bottle?
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By Madeleine H. Burry
The cleaning woman is standing in the bathroom holding a blue bucket full of chemicals and facilities for storing her hands.
9 Ways to Stay Healthy When Your Whole Family Is Sick
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By Jaime Osnato
woman packing luggage in log cabin during long-term house rental during coronavirus pandemic
Planning to Rent a House? Follow These 5 Steps to Avoid COVID-19
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By Hallie Levine
Midsection Of Woman Holding Wet Wipe
The 2 Things You Should Be Sanitizing Every Day to Avoid Getting Sick
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By Diana Bruk
Beautiful young african woman enjoying a cup of coffee
Cutting Back on Caffeine? Here Are 3 Tips to Make It Less Painful
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman in a mask checking the window to see if the room is well ventilated
How Can You Tell if a Room Is Well Ventilated or Not?
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By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
woman wearing blue shirt discussing health concerns with doctor holding clipboard taking notes
How Our Health Care System Fails Black Women, and What You Can Do to Be a More Empowered Patient
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By Hallie Levine
mixed media graphic showing hands using laptop in bed all day
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Work All Day From Your Bed or Couch
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By Kate Bratskeir
Suitcase packing for travel, COVID-19
The New Necessities: 5 Essentials to Carry With You in the Age of COVID-19
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By Hallie Levine
Young woman getting vaccinated
Why It's So Important to Get Your Flu Shot, and How to Do It Safely
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By Marygrace Taylor
mixed media graphic of hand poking through window blinds to demonstrate staying inside
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Stop Going Outside
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By Molly Triffin
Illustration of 4 empty coffee cups and 1 full with straws to demonstrate drinking too much caffeine
How Bad Is It Really to Drink More Than the Daily Recommended Amount of Coffee?
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By Hallie Levine
Mother sending her daughter to school wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Kids Safe at In-Person School
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By Kendall Wenaas
doctor taking senior patient's blood pressure
The 5 Most Important Things to Ask Your Doctor When You Turn 65
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By Diana Bruk
Young couple
How to Set and Communicate Your Pandemic Boundaries With Friends and Family
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By Jaime Osnato
girl running with mask
What Are Face Mask Brackets and Are They Effective?
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By Brittany Risher
Young woman doing remote job interview on video conference using laptop at home
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Job Searching Safely During Lockdown
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By Amanda Gardner
illustration of hand pulling disinfectant wipe from container with green background
How Bad Is It Really to Use Disinfecting Wipes on Your Hands if You Don’t Have Sanitizer?
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By Marygrace Taylor
close up illustration ofperson biting nails with red lipstick and red-orange background
How Bad Is It Really to Bite Your Nails?
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By Hallie Levine
A waitress in a restaurant wearing a face mask
3 Steps to Take to Dine Out Safely in the Age of COVID-19
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By Amanda Gardner
Close view of health care worker's hands with blue disposable gloves taking sample for coronavirus testing
6 Scenarios Where You Should Get a COVID-19 Test and What to Expect
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By Molly Triffin
closeup of 7-day medicine pillbox with pills on wooden table
What You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Risk if You Take Certain Medications
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By Maria Masters
Caregiver at home visit during Lockdown
7 Medical Appointments You Shouldn't Skip Right Now
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