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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.


Bad News Can Take a Toll on Your Mental Health—Here’s How to Cope

With the coronavirus pandemic dominating the news, it can be hard not to slip into a funk. Here, a survivor...


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...


Think You Have Coronavirus? 9 Ways to Protect Your Family

Health experts reveal how to protect yourself and others if you, a family member, or a roommate is home sick...


12 Simple Ways Therapists Ward off Depression and Anxiety

Therapists have the same emotional highs and lows as everyone else, but they have useful tricks for managing negative emotions.


Depression During Quarantine: 13 Mental Health Tips from Therapists

Mental health experts offer tips to cope with depression if you or a loved one comes down with Covid-19.


4 Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports

Is your store out of cleaning products? Have no fear: you most likely already have everything you need at home.


Here’s Exactly Why Clorox Is So Good at Killing Germs

Hint: It has to do with the smell, too.

The 8 Best Things to Do to Your Skin in Quarantine, According to a Dermatologist

Stop staring, stop picking, stop freaking. Use this isolation period to start using the best products for your skin woes.


8 Surprising Things That Are Linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition, and these are some of the risk factors and triggers...


These People Are at the Highest Risk From Coronavirus

Here's who is at greater risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19, according to the latest findings.


13 Signs You Could Have Secondhand Stress

Stress is contagious, and being around certain people can set off your stress response, even when your own life is...


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...


8 Ways to Do Self-Care During Self-Quarantine

Turn your coronavirus quarantine into a self-care staycation. Here, tips for treating your mind, body, and soul at home.


16 Activities for Quarantine That Can Boost Your Wellbeing

Treat this “pause” as a time to get organized and start new healthy habits.


The Definitive Guide on How Often You Should Clean Everything

Here’s the scoop, from experts, on what to clean and how often to clean it.


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.

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10 Tiny Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Loved

We asked relationship experts for tips on how to make your partner feel loved and appreciated, which can lead to...


10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Contagious

Germs aren't the only things you have to worry about "catching."


12 Stress “Facts” Psychologists Need You to Stop Believing

People have a lot of mistaken assumptions about stress—from how common it is to how dangerous it can be.


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...


The Weight Loss Motivation That Helped These 20 People Lose Weight

Here are people who followed the best Instagram accounts for weight loss to find the motivation and inspiration to shed...

What SARS, MERS, and Covid-19 Have in Common

The new coronavirus is the third to have jumped from animals to humans in the 21st century. Here's what we...


14 of the Most Impressive Keto Diet Before-and-After Pictures

These people show how successful this popular ultra-low-carb, high-fat diet trend can be. Read their stories, get their advice, and...


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...


10 Ways Doctors Protect Themselves From Coronavirus

These are the same infection-control measures that everyone should be taking.


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.