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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.

Rob Lowe Gets Candid about Fatherhood, Fitness, and the Diet That’s Been a ‘Very Good Fi...

Rob Lowe sat down with The Healthy @Reader's Digest to talk about healthy eating, his...


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Here’s Why It’s OK to Sit on a Public Toilet Seat

Public toilet seats are repulsive to many people who worry about germs. But what does science suggest about sitting on...


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Here’s How Often You Should Really Wash Your Towels

How bad is it to use a towel over and over? Here's how often you should wash towels, where to...

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Here’s How Often You Should Really Shower

How often you should shower is a question with no simple answer. Experts explain when—and what—to wash in the shower.


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Here’s How Often You Should Be Washing Your Dish Towels

It's so easy to completely forget about washing your dish towels until they start smelling up your kitchen, but that...


How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets? Here’s What Germ Experts Recommend

Your sheets accumulate sweat, dirt, dust, and more. How often your dirty sheets...


Should You Take a Shower or a Bath? What Experts Think

A germ expert and a doctor explain the advantages—and downsides—of baths vs. showers.


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Do You Need to Wash Your Coffee Mug Every Day?

A coffee break is a delicious and highly motivating ritual. But do you really have to wash the mug...


Peeing in the Pool Isn’t Just Gross—It’s Actually Bad for You

Thinking about how many people are peeing in the pool may stop you from swimming. Here's how gross it really...


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How Gross Is It to Bring Your Phone Into the Bathroom?

Bringing your phone into the bathroom can be a germ-spreading habit with consequences.


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7 Vegan Documentaries to Watch If You’re Thinking of Going Plant-Based

Thinking about trying a plant-based diet? Stream these vegan documentaries and you may find reasons to support your new...

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How Bad Is It to Pee in the Shower?

Should you add peeing in the shower to your list of showering mistakes? Here's what an internal medicine doctor...


I’m a Microbiologist—and This Is the Only Way to Clean Your Underwear

Over the years, scientists have found that one tip can help make sure your underwear are really as clean as...


Are Thongs Bad For Your Health?

Go ahead and don that thong—but use these tips on how to wear a thong to lower your risk of...


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What Are the Dimensions of Wellness—How to Make Them Work for You

Knowing your weaknesses and strengths may help you change your life.


Why Do We Wear Underwear? 8 Health Reasons You Need Them

If you're wondering why we wear underwear, it's simple—for cleanliness, comfort, and support for the nether regions.


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13 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for People Into Health and Fitness

If you're in search of stocking stuffers for your health-conscious family members, here are some expert-approved picks, from teas...


15 Self-Motivation Quotes to Help You Achieve Your Goals

Whether your goal is to get out of bed and into the home office or off the couch to do...


Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Underwear

One out of every two Americans goes multiple days on a single pair of undies. Do you? Here's how often...


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Time-Honored Health Advice that Makes No Sense

Just because you've heard it a million times, doesn't mean that it's true. Here's the age-old advice that you should...

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Fact or Fiction? The Truth About 33 Popular Medical “Facts”

Knowing which of these statements have been verified by science—and which are totally false—could boost your health.


Father’s Day: 11 Best Healthy Gifts to Send to Dad

You may not be able to visit Dad this Father's Day, but you can still show your love with one...


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18 Things Nurses Secretly Wish You Would Stop Doing

Here are some tips from nurses across the U.S. on how to handle your next medical visit, plus, what they...


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11 Ways You’ve Been Swimming All Wrong

New swimming methods are helping us discover more efficient ways to move in the water.


How Bad Is It to Not Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom?

It's worth the 20 to 30 seconds of scrubbing.