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First Aid

Here’s Why Showering During a Thunderstorm is a Terrible Idea

It’s not a myth, but it’s very rare.

Face and Body Care

9 Ways You’re Probably Showering Wrong in the Winter

Skin experts reveal the nine most common showering mistakes in the winter that can actually hurt your skin

Face and Body Care

8 Ways You’re Probably Showering Wrong

Dermatologists reveal the most common showering mistakes you might not even know you’re making. Here are smart moves for a cleaner and healthier shower.

Face and Body Care

7 Reasons You Can Probably Get Away With Showering Less

Two in three Americans shower once a day or more, according to a YouGov poll. Here’s why you might be better off showering less frequently.

Drugs and Medicine

Antibiotic Resistance: 5 Ways To Prevent It, from a Doctor of Pharmacy

Don’t let antibiotics lose their punch. A Cleveland Clinic expert shares tips to fight antibiotic resistance.

Healthy Habits

15 People Just Revealed the Hygiene Norms They Break When They’re Alone (…and Some Might Be Super Relatable)

How many of these can you relate to? (If you still pick your nose and eat it, you’re not alone.)

Foot Care

Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Feet, Says a Medical Doctor

It may not seem like the most important body part to scrub in the shower, but a doctor explains that not washing your feet properly can have serious ramifications for your health.

Healthy Habits

How Long Should a Shower Take? A Doctor on Aging Has the Answer

Whether you’re worried about water conservation or keeping your skin young, you’ll appreciate this expert doctor’s advice for how long a shower should take.

Healthy Habits

An MD Lists the 5 Warning Signs You Have Bad Hygiene

Sometimes the only option is cut corners when it comes to self-care…but these hints can indicate the true quality of your clean routine.

Allergies

10 Warning Signs of Mold Toxicity, According to an Air Quality Expert

Mold toxicity symptoms mirror everyday health issues…but a nationally known mold remediator says exposure can be much more serious.

Incontinence

Here’s How Many Times You Should Actually Pee in a Day, a Urologist Reveals

If you’ve ever had some days where you’ve only had to pee a handful of times, or felt like you needed to go at least ten times during the way, don’t…

Healthy Habits

Here’s How Often You Should Really Shower, Say Doctors

A dermatologist shared her best tips for how to take a shower the right way, from temperature and duration to the kind of towels you use afterwards.

Sexual Health

How’s Your Sexual Hygiene? A Doctor Says This Habit Is a Must (for Singles, Too)

It’s safe to say we’ve all been thinking a little extra about hygiene and staying healthy. Where that turns to romance, maybe the movies make a quickie on the kitchen counter look appealing… but in real life, you may have a few hesitations based in reality

Ear, Nose, and Throat

10 Things to Know About Ear Wax Candles—And if They’re Safe

You may have heard of earwax candles, a tool that some people claims removes excess earwax. But experts have been warning against the use of earwax candles for decades.

Eye Care

Can You Swim With Contacts?

The short answer is no. Contact lenses should never be exposed to water because of the potential harm to your eyes. Let’s dive into why.

Hair

Does Shaving Make Hair Thicker?

If you opt to remove excess body hair, you likely do so hoping it doesn’t come back thicker or darker.

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