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Why Everyone Should Take a Mental Health Day This Week

World Mental Health Day is October 10th: Here are some great reasons why you deserve to take a mental health...


Miranda Kerr’s Home Wellness Routine Has Gone Viral Again—But Is Any of It Legit?

The supermodel swears by everything from EMF detectors, alkaline water filters, air purifiers and more.


The Reason Why Your Breasts Are Two Different Sizes

If one of your breasts is bigger than the other, you're not alone. Uneven breasts are actually quite common. Here's...


4 Dangerous Signs of Heat Exhaustion—and 4 Ways You’re Making It Worse

Heat exhaustion is a serious danger, and knowing the signs could save your life.


Therapists Reveal Their Top Tricks for Dealing with Anxiety

What’s the worst part of having anxiety? Worrying about how much you worry. Here’s how to stop.


Food Addiction: How to Know if You Have a Problem

Is it possible to be addicted to food? Here's why the addiction starts, who is most at risk, and how...


Feeling Lonely? This Has the Same Stress-Reducing Benefits as a Hug

Science says a phone call with your mom can be just as powerful as a hug.


How One Woman Overcame Her Food Addiction and Lost Weight—and Kept it Off

How Food Addiction Councillor Sandra Elia lost 100 pounds by learning to love herself, whatever her weight.

Diets for Women Over 40: How to Stay Healthy and Lose Weight

Women over 40 have different metabolic needs, so you’ll need to make some dietary adjustments. Here are the diet swaps...


A New Telemedicine Company for Lifestyle Meds Launches in Canada

A new Canadian company is making it easy and convenient to get a prescription for birth control and acne treatment—and...


12 Expert Solutions for Your Everyday Friendship Problems

We spoke with researchers, authors, and therapists to learn how to manage the common friendship difficulties we all face.


Why You Might Want to Start Taking Vitamin D Before Winter Comes Around

Here's how vitamin D can benefit your health and how much you really need.


5 Myths and Truths About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is being touted as a super nutrient that can help everything from heart disease to cancer. But is...


Vitamin Secrets Doctors Tell Their Friends

When physicians have heart-to-heart chats with their pals, their vitamin advice often differs from the medical standard.


12 Medical Reasons You’re Always Cold

Constantly reaching for a sweater? Experts share what might be behind your shivers.


Can You Really Manage PCOS Symptoms With Diet?

It’s PCOS Awareness Month, so we’re addressing the hearsay that what you ingest can ease your symptoms.


What to Eat First Thing in the Morning to Help You Lose Weight

Researchers and dietitians agree that starting your day with a healthy breakfast that includes this single source of protein could...

Should You Visit Your Gynecologist During Your Period?

You may be worried that getting a gyno exam during your period could compromise your test results—or that it's just...


4 Hosting Secrets For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Keep Thanksgiving weekend stress-free and on budget.


10 Natural Sleep Remedies That Actually Work

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try these natural sleep remedies and find insomnia relief without drugs.


Is This Vegan? These Foods Are Often Mistaken for Being (or Not Being) Vegan

Surprise! Some foods you assume are vegan are, in fact, not. But we can help—here are the answers to your...


Andie MacDowell Reveals the Health Hack She Swears By

You don’t have a 40-year career in Hollywood (not to mention a 30-plus-year partnership with L’Oréal) without learning a thing...


9 Ways You Should Be Organizing Your Fridge

Keep your food fresh and your shelves clean with these refrigerator organizing ideas.

10 Surprising Reasons You Might Have Sore Breasts

Breast pain accounts for half of all breast-related complaints. But before you jump to dire conclusions (cancer!), read this.


Getting Touchy-Feely Is Good for You

Some of us are uncomfortable with touch—whether that be a hug or even a gentle touch on the arm—but it’s...


The Trendiest Wellness Classes to Try This Fall

Our digital editor highlights the most buzz-worthy exercise, meditation and other feel-good classes popping up on studio schedules this season.


21 Worst Habits for Belly Fat

Belly fat is the most dangerous kind of fat since it settles around your organs and affects your risk for...


A Vacation That Inspired an Anti-Athlete to Become a Total Thrill-Seeker

Looking for an adventurous holiday? (You probably are—but just don't know it yet.) As writer Andrea Karr recently discovered, one...


This Ancient Practice Might Be the Key to Better Aging

Sure, it helps you look and fee great now. But research shows yoga can help keep you feeling young and...