Month: May 2017

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Is Tea Tree Oil Really a Treatment for Lice?

Millions of people get head lice every year. Tea tree oil may offer a natural solution for treating infestations.


What Your Weight Has to Do with Migraines

If you think you've pinned down the exact cause of your migraines, you could be overlooking one important factor.


14 Healthy Frozen Treats You Need to Have This Summer

This isn't just a list of delicious treats you won't believe are healthy; this is your next shopping list.


This Woman Is One of Just 10 People in the World with Her Genetic Condition

After 24 years—and ten brain surgeries—she finally got a diagnosis.


Ignoring 2 Letters on Your Skin-Care Products Could Be Wrecking Your Complexion

These two letters could mean the difference between dry, flaky, angry skin—and the clear, dewy complexion you're going for.


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This Mineral May Be Key to Protecting Your Bones (It’s Not Calcium)

Everyone knows that calcium is good for your bones, but you might be missing out on a more crucial mineral....


Why Vagina Experts Want You to Stop Using Bath Bombs

They might look pretty and smell nice, but they aren’t doing you any favors down there.


This Is Why Lack of Sleep Makes You Crave Junk Food (It’s Not for Energy)

There's a reason doughnuts smell like heaven after you've had only four hours of sleep.

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12 Elliptical Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Workout

The elliptical gets a bad rap for being an ineffective workout tool, but that’s only because most people use it...


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10 Former Insomniacs Share the Trick That Finally Worked for Them

There are almost as many insomnia treatments as there are insomniacs. Here's how people with insomnia overcame their sleepless nights.


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8 Ways Your Genes Influence Your Drinking Habits

Should your family history influence how you drink? Or, how much you drink? Possibly. Scientific evidence links certain aspects of...


Forget the Elliptical—This Woman Lost 40 Pounds Hula Hooping

Kristin Benton wanted to lose weight without a boring gym workout, so she started hula hooping instead—and saw major results.


10 Unexpected Beauty Treatments You Can Get On Your Lunch Hour

You're busy—we get that. Between school drop-offs, business meetings, and laundry, squeezing in a little "you" time tends to fall...


5 Fitness Experts Reveal the One Move That Transformed Their Body

Workout results take forever, don't they? Now you can take the guesswork out of the picture, thanks to these personal...


The Latest “It” Antioxidant—Astaxanthin—Is a Fountain of Youth

Astaxanthin (pronounced asta-zan-thin) is the most powerful natural antioxidant you've never heard of.


Is a Virus to Blame for Gluten Sensitivity? New Science Says Yes

New findings have scientists one step closer to understanding how celiac disease develops. Find out what this means for you.

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Why Low-Carb Diets Aren’t the Answer

Eating a low-carb diet might move the needle on the scale, but there are plenty of reasons it's not the...


Simple Tricks for Living Well with Diabetes—from People Who Have It

Accepting a diabetes diagnosis can be difficult, especially when you must change previous habits and adapt your lifestyle. But there's...


Are Measles Coming Back? What You Need to Know

Measles are so last century, right? You might think no one actually gets them anymore, but recent outbreaks suggest otherwise.


11 Homemade Baked Chips That Will Break Your Lay’s Addiction

Making your own chips cuts down on the fat and salt you'd get in that crinkly bag—but we bet you...


9 Myths New Moms Should Stop Believing ASAP

On top of the normal physical challenges of having a baby, new moms often believe myths that only add undue...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Taking Too Many Medications

Our experts explain the potential dangers of over-prescribing, also known as polypharmacy, which can lead to serious drug interactions.


12 Sunburn Remedies that Actually Work

These sunburn remedies might be a little unorthodox, but consider giving them a try the next time your sunburned...


Could Eating a Second Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

Two meals at a time may be the key to dropping pounds.


Sign Us Up: There’s Now a ‘Napercise’ Gym Class

Consider this your excuse to skip your workout for a snooze.