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11 Tricks to Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work

Using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator buttons won’t work—here’s what does.

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23 Subtle Ways Your House Might Be Making You Sick

Learn how to protect yourself and your family.

Food

11 Inedible Food Parts That Are Still Surprisingly Useful

Don’t toss those kitchen tidbits yet! You can still make something out of what seems like nothing.

Cold and Flu

10 Things You Need to Clean After Coronavirus or the Flu

The flu virus can last on surfaces far longer than you might expect—here’s what you need to disinfect to prevent sickness from spreading.

Sleep

50 Easy Ways to Sleep Better

You can finally rest easy—we asked sleep experts to tell us everything they know about the healthy habits that help you sleep better.

First Aid

4 Old Wives’ Tale Remedies That Will Make Your Injuries Worse

It’s time to update your first-aid kit.

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14 of the Most Germ-Ridden Spots in Your Own Bedroom

You don’t have to travel far to come in contact with germs. In fact, plenty are living right in your own bedroom.

Face and Body Care

13 Ways You’re Washing Your Face Wrong

Dermatologists share common face washing mistakes to avoid, from washing too Dermatologists share common face washing mistakes to avoid, from washing too often to letting products build up, for better skin health.ften to letting products build up, for better skin health.

Beauty

13 Beauty Trends that Are Downright Dangerous

These dangerous hair, skin, and makeup trends may look cool, but they are off-limits, according to experts.

Digestive Health

10 Ways You Never Knew You Were Using the Toilet Wrong

You gotta look before you flush, ease up when you wipe, and, yes, there is a right way to hang toilet paper.

Infectious Diseases

10 Ways You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong

Improper handwashing can leave you susceptible to germs. Make sure you’re not making common hand-washing mistakes.

Heart Disease

11 Tests for Heart Disease You Never Knew You Needed

It’s easy for doctors to miss heart disease with basic tests like a cholesterol panel and EKG. These cutting-edge tests may reveal signs of clogged arteries or heart disease symptoms sooner.

Skin Health

14 Things Dermatologists Never Put on Their Faces

The pros don’t let these things ruin their complexion, so neither should you.

Home Remedies

11 Surprising Beauty Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar We Bet You Didn’t Know About

You likely associate apple cider vinegar with the kitchen, but this natural wonder also deserves a spot on your vanity. From a banishing breakouts to treating dandruff, here’s why ACV should be part of your beauty routine.

Nutrition

10 Life-Changing Reasons to Buy a Jar of Manuka Honey

This hyped honey is much more than a sweet treat—it’s a medical-grade blast of goodness.

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Exactly How Gross Is It to Share a Loofah?

Within families, sharing water bottles, towels, toilet seats, and bar soap can seem like the norm. So it can’t be that bad to share a loofah, right? You might be surprised.

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