3 Simple Desk Stretches You Should Be Doing While Working From Home
If you're working from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, you might find these posture-enhancing desk stretches helpful.
9 Reasons You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night.
10 Ways to Sneak Meditation into Your Everyday Life
Whether your stress is job-related or related to the coronavirus pandemic, or both, daily meditation can help you cope without...
11 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor
Doctors reveal the questions you should ask them at your next appointment to ensure optimal treatment and overall health.
Do Blue Light Glasses Work? Here’s What Eye Doctors Say
Eye specialists discuss whether blue light glasses can help alleviate conditions tied to screen use, such as digital eye strain.
16 Tricks to Prevent Spring Allergies From Taking Over Your Life
In addition to taking allergy medication, you can enjoy the season and keep allergy symptoms from taking over your life...
How Safe Are DIY Hand Sanitizers?
Health experts don't completely agree, but homemade is probably not your best option for getting rid of germs.
How to Clean Your Cell Phone—And How Often You Should
Your phone is even germier than you realize. Here, we share how to clean it properly and how often you...
9 Silent Signs You’re Not Taking Good Care of Yourself
Things you brush off on a daily basis may actually be signs that you're not taking such great care of...
12 Foods That Can Make Your Headaches Worse
If you’re consistently suffering from headaches or are prone to migraines, some potential triggers could be in your kitchen.
10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Contagious
Germs aren't the only things you have to worry about "catching."
17 Autism Myths Doctors Wish You’d Stop Believing
Autism is one of the most controversial and confusing disorders, so myths are rampant. These are the most common misconceptions
My “Finger Twitch” Turned Out to Be Brain Inflammation
When this young, healthy woman developed symptoms that progressed from cramped fingers to hallucinations and seizures, her doctors thought she...
How to Make Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing says "cozy" like a hot bowl of homemade soup. Nothing says "easy" like using a slow cooker to make...
Hand Sanitizer Doesn’t Last as Long as You Thought
The germ-killing standby might not be as effective as you thought.
10 Ways You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong
Improper handwashing can leave you susceptible to germs. Make sure you’re not making these common handwashing mistakes.
Coronavirus Face Masks: 9 Things Doctors Need You to Know
Here's what doctors want you to know about face masks, N95 respirators, and the best ways to avoid Covid-19.
13 Everyday Moves You Make That Actually Hurt Your Body
Little things add up over time—including your movements. In fact, everyday movements such as how you sit, stand, walk, and...
11 Things Travelling on a Plane Does to Your Body
Although air travel is generally safe, you can experience some not-so-pleasant side effects at 35,000 feet.
Travel and the Coronavirus: 9 Things to Consider
Thinking about travelling during the Covid-19 outbreak? We asked medical professionals for their advice.
Every Question You’ve Ever Had About Sleep—Answered
Sleep is one of the biggest mysteries, but some of your most common questions about sleep do have answers. Read...
7 Healthy Habits That Are Damaging Your Teeth
Turns out there's a dark side to healthy habits like drinking spring water and even exercising: They could be damaging...
The Best Colonoscopy Prep Tips, According to Doctors
Colonoscopy in your future? Most say the prep drink is worse than the actual procedure. Here's how to make drinking...
Do You Have Good Dental Etiquette?
Anxious about your visit to the dentist? Don't let your anxiety take control and mess with your manners. Instead, make...
11 Dentist-Approved Home Remedies for Sensitive Teeth
Try these dentist-approved remedies for sensitive teeth to alleviate pain, from desensitizing toothpaste to avoiding acidic foods and drinks.
Getting a Second Opinion from a Different Doctor Saved Me
A veteran RD health journalist shares hard-won lessons from her reporting—and from her family’s own health crisis in the US....
I Spotted My Own Cancer in the Mirror—and It Saved My Life
It's not every day that a cancer doctor spots her own cancer in the mirror—but that's exactly what happened to...
7 Things That Could Happen If You Sleep on an Old Mattress
Dealing with poor sleep? It could be time to change your mattress. Here are a few things that could happen...
What Happens to Your Body When You Have an Energy Drink
Before you pop open another can of an energizing bevvy, you should know the not-so-innocent effects energy drinks can have...
