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10 Effortless Tricks to Eating Healthy While on Vacation

Going on vacation is a good way to unwind and enjoy yourself, but you don't...
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12 Potentially Toxic Ingredients That Can Be Found in Beauty Products

We talked to top dermatologists about potentially problematic chemicals and ingredients that can be found...
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Here’s Why Blood Is Red (Because You’ve Always Wondered)

Despite what Valentine's Day has led us to believe, the heart is a disappointing drab...

7 Things Every Parent Should Do to Prevent Summer Weight Gain in Kids

With school-free days often comes sedentary screen time and those tempting summer treats. That combination...

Eating THIS Food Can Ease a Painful Condition Affecting Millions

If you're one of the 1.5 million Americans suffering from painful and swollen joints as...

There’s Now a Patch That Can Remove Those Regrettable Tattoos

Laser tattoo removal just got a little bit easier thanks to a revolutionary new patch.
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This Man Lost 50 Pounds Making One Simple Change

Here's how one man turned a personal tracker into weight loss success, one step at...

11 Healthy Picnic Dishes That Don’t Taste Like Diet Food

Tired of the same old mayo-laden potato and macaroni salads? Check out these fresh, healthy...

Scientists May Have Found the Root of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—Here’s What You Need to Know

When you have OCD, your brain is literally under attack, says a new scientific study....
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This Is the Reason Why Americans Refrigerate Eggs and Europeans Don’t

The most important part is keeping harmful bacteria at bay. But does that mean you...

The Science Is In: One Simple Diet Change Can Help Calm Crohn’s Disease

The symptoms of Crohn's Disease—including diarrhea and other intestinal distress and even mouth and skin...

Warning! Three out of Four Sunscreens Apparently Don’t Work—Here’s Why

Turns out your SPF of choice may be leaving you dangerously exposed. Find out which...

This Woman’s Endometriosis Pain Was Pure Agony, But It Took Years to Diagnose

Kristin was in extreme pain for 19 years—eventually seeing 15 doctors—before she was finally diagnosed...
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16 Easy, Small Changes You Can Make Today That Have a Major Impact on Your Health

Big changes like training for a marathon are great—but you don't have to remake yourself...

A Pharmacist Sometimes Knows More About Health Than Your Doctor—Here’s Why

Don't miss the opportunity to ask your pharmacist for health advice—they might just know more...

9 Things to Know If You’re Thinking About Starting a Raw Food Diet This Summer

The raw food diet may not be for everyone, but going raw every once in...

Yes, At-Home Colonoscopy Kits Are a Thing—but It’s Not for Everyone

Never be uncomfortable—or embarrassed!—at the doctor again with the Cologuard test.

This Is Why You Should Never, Ever Eat Late, According to Science

Your late-night eating could be giving you more than bad dreams: It may be wrecking...
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7 Critical Spots You Need to Remember to Apply Sunscreen

You always get your arms and legs, but what about these other body parts?

Science Just Proved That You Can (and Should!) Doodle All You Want—Here’s Why

With nothing more than pencil and paper, you can make yourself happy (and possibly smarter!)...

This One Simple Step Could Save Type 1 Diabetics from a Heart Attack

A new study reveals the potential benefits of an extra shot of insulin.
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8 Problems All Coffee Lovers Understand—and How to Fix Them

Your afternoon latte might seem like a lifesaver, but its actually wreaking havoc on your...

Why You Get a Headache When You Fly—and How You Can Stop It

No one wants to start their vacation with a headache.
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The One Food 12 Nutritionists Eat Every Day to Maintain Their Weight

Registered dietitians and nutritionists share the one healthy food they try to eat every day...
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16 Moves That Fitness Instructors Think Are a Waste of Your Time

Done properly, most exercise is fine—but not always worth your effort. The country's leading wellness...

This $129 Item Will Help You Sleep Like a Baby Every Single Night

Could slipping under a 15- to 30-pound blanket help you beat your insomnia?

Three Everyday Foods Are Discovered to Be Powerful Weapons Against Prostate Cancer

Apples, curry, grapes: They all contain ingredients that can starve prostate cancer cells, potentially offering...