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The Best Beauty and Wellness Treatments for People with Cancer or in Remission

Cancer patients and survivors deserve a place to de-stress and need trained practitioners to help them feel better—and Wellness for...


How Many Calories Does Sex Burn?

Research says the count can vary—but odds are, it won't replace a daily workout.


11 Foods That Do Weird Things to Your Body

Some foods have really wacky side effects.


11 Health Secrets Your Hands Are Trying to Tell You

Give them a once-over. From a weak grip to long fingers and rashes to nail problems, your mitts are sending...


Finally, Scientists May Have Found the Cure to PCOS

An exciting new study may finally have an answer for polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that can cause weight gain,...


7 Types of Leg Pain (and When to Take Them Seriously)

That leg pain may indicate you just need rest—or a life-threatening condition. Learn more about these common leg pain causes...


15 Signs Your Upper Abdominal Pain May Be an Emergency

Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here's how experts say...


6 Silent Symptoms of Colon Cancer You Might Be Missing

Rectal bleeding is the most obvious colon cancer symptom, but other signs may be far more subtle. If you notice...

Sore Throat Remedies: 16 Natural Gargles

Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way to kill germs and soothe a sore throat. Try one of these...


This Japanese Tradition Will Make You Less Forgetful

Everyone makes mistakes. Here's how to catch them before they do damage.


Could Fasting Treat Your Health Woes and Help You Age Better?

Have scientists discovered the key to weight loss, longevity and better brain health through the simple act of fasting? One...


The Worst Emergency Room Wait Times in Canada

Here are the provinces that suffer from the longest emergency room wait times in Canada and what you, as a...


15 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Could Benefit Your Health

Apple cider vinegar's wide-ranging benefits include everything from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms, and some people have turned to...


10 Ways You Never Knew You Were Using the Toilet Wrong

You gotta look before you flush, ease up when you wipe, and, yes, there is a right way to hang...


Right Side Abdominal Pain: What It Could Mean

That pain in your right side—dull and lingering or sudden and sharp, you need to assess your symptoms stat.


If You Have Left Side Abdominal Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean

Abdominal pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment—and no wonder: It could be anything from a...


16 Silent Signs of Leukemia You Shouldn’t Ignore

Leukemia, or cancer of the blood cells, can cause subtle and surprising symptoms throughout the body. Here are some clear...

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6 Simple Exercises to Sculpt Your Shoulders

It is shoulder season after all.


Here’s Why Japanese Children Are the Healthiest in the World

When it comes to living a long and healthy life, let's learn from the best, shall we?


How Bad Is It to Not Wash Your Sheets Every Week?

No one loves laundry day, but lying in petri dish of germs and bacteria is even less appealing.


The Benefits of Working Out Your Core—Aside from Getting Abs

We asked an expert about the importance of exercising our core.


Why You Shouldn’t Sleep with the TV On

Turns out, late night TV may have something to do with your weight gain.


6 Ways to Preserve Sleep Hygiene While Travelling

Maintain healthy sleep habits—or even reset your sleep schedule—while on vacation. One writer shares how she stayed well-rested in the...

Away Luggage Co-Founder Jen Rubio Shares Her Travel Essentials

Jen Rubio chats travel essentials, in-flight beauty and what’s next for Away.


10 Benefits of Kissing You Probably Never Knew

You'll want to pucker up after learning these kissing benefits.



What Happens to Your Brain in a Crisis

Losing your cool when the unexpected happens can have 
dire results. But you can train 
your mind to handle chaos.


This Is What Your Brain Looks Like with PTSD

On brain scans, people with PTSD have distinct differences compared to people without it—but not every PTSD brain is the...


What Chemotherapy Is Really Like

Survivors reveal the truth.