Month: February 2018

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9 Things Your Body Odor Reveals About Your Health

Body odor can be a sign of more than you simply forgetting to swipe on deodorant.

Outrageous Hospital Lingo That Doctors and Nurses Use Behind Your Back

Thankfully, this lingo isn't used regularly in health-care settings, but an unflattering comment may occasionally slip out during a particularly...


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10 Gingivitis Home Remedies That Actually Work

Nearly half of American adults have some form of gum disease. These home remedies may help treat gingivitis, a mild...


8 Aging Myths That Everyone Needs to Stop Believing

Are a lower libido, achy joints, and a grumpy mood guaranteed side-effects of growing older? With these small lifestyle changes...


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35 “Healthy” Things You Have Permission to Stop Doing Right Now

These so-called healthy habits, like weighing yourself every day, aren't doing you much good, or worse, could be harmful.

9 Quirks You Never Knew About Your Body Temperature

Your body temperature is a critical vital sign, but it’s important to understand what can make it wonky.


The Toxic Chemical Lurking in Your Favorite Lipstick

There could be something dangerous in your favorite tube of luscious red lipstick. Here's what you need to know to...


13 Signs Your Sleep Apnea Could Be Killing You

Sleep apnea is dangerous to your health when left untreated. Michael J. Breus, PhD, aka The Sleep Doctor, shares the...


9 Signs You Should Think About Seeing a Therapist

The right therapist can be life-changing. Here’s how to tell if you’d benefit...


This Is What a Healthy Diet Will Look Like in 2018

Plenty of food trends come and go each year, but the ones worth paying attention to are the ones that...


8 Signs of Breast Cancer You Might Be Ignoring (Besides a Lump)

Nearly 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. It’s important to pay attention to any breast...


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8 Signs You Could Have Insulin Resistance

It is estimated that 25 percent of Americans have insulin resistance. Here are eight potential signs you could have a...


17 Body Parts You Didn’t Realize Have Names

What's that ridge above your lips called? Ever hear of an anatomical snuffbox? Learn about those and more.

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14 Arthritis Symptoms You’re Probably Ignoring

Got a few annoying aches and pains? Maybe they're just signs of age—or arthritis symptoms. Here's how to tell.


15 Everyday Habits That Could Add 5 Years to Your Life

Looking for the fountain of youth? These healthy activities have been scientifically shown to help you stick around longer.


The 5 Best Ab Workouts for a Flat Belly

Let this be the summer we approach belly fat head-on with a no-nonsense, but totally accessible workout circuit we can...


The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for Every Type of Meal

If you have one go-to bottle of oil for all your cooking needs, you could be putting your health at...


12 Sneaky Ways to Stay Fit When You’re Too Busy to Work Out

You try to be consistent, but sometimes breaks—be it from vacation, a move, or a busy work schedule—push exercise to...


9 Signs You Might Be Eating Too Many Preservatives

Preservatives are added to many foods to extend shelf life and prevent growth of harmful bacteria. More research on the...


This Is What Your Favorite Workout Secretly Says About You

Are you addicted to SoulCycle? Obsessed with kickboxing? Religious about running? Here's what your workout may be saying about your...


7 First Aid Mistakes That Are More Dangerous Than You Think

How should you treat burns or injuries? Here are the right and wrong ways to treat injuries so you can...


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These Are the Signs You’re Having a Silent Migraine—and How to Treat It

When symptoms of a migraine creep up but you don't have the telltale head pain, you may be confused....

8 Clear Signs You Could Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Liking your things neat and organized is one thing; these OCD symptoms take it to another level.


8 Things Pain Doctors Do to Never Get Arthritis

Rheumatologists and other pain management doctors offer the healthy habits they follow to avoid arthritis pain, from an anti-inflammatory...


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10 Natural Treatments for Psoriasis and Eczema Relief

Here are natural treatments and home remedies that may help soothe psoriasis and eczema symptoms, including dry, tight,...


16 Things Doctors Do to Lower Their High Cholesterol

Doctors get high cholesterol, too. Here are heart-healthy tips from doctors and some things they do to get cholesterol under...


10 Signs Everyone Thinks You’re Insensitive—And How to Fix It

These easy tools can help you boost your emotional intelligence.


14 Secrets from Countries with the Lowest Heart Disease Rates

Japan, Korea, and France have some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world. Learn their heart-healthy...