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Stuffy Nose? The Benefits of Beetroot Include Relief From Your Seasonal Allergies
September 22, 2020
Stuffy Nose? The Benefits of Beetroot Include Relief From Your Seasonal Allergies
When experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms, most people reach for an antihistamine, like Claritin or Allegra.…
By Tehrene Firman
This Is *Exactly* What Happens to Your Body When You Hold in Your Pee, According to a Urologist
September 22, 2020
This Is *Exactly* What Happens to Your Body When You Hold in Your Pee, According to a Urologist
There are a slew of reasons why you would hold in your pee: You don't…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 Lessons for Longevity From the Healthiest Community in the United States
September 22, 2020
3 Lessons for Longevity From the Healthiest Community in the United States
Philosophers, scholars, and poets have searched for the ingredients of a good life since the…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Tips To Advocate for Yourself Without Being a Jerk to Frontline Health-Care Workers
September 21, 2020
5 Tips To Advocate for Yourself Without Being a Jerk to Frontline Health-Care Workers
It makes sense if the pressure cooker of events that have come to define 2020…
By Seraphina Seow
Why You Should Think Twice Before Shelling Out for Hydrogen Water
September 21, 2020
Why You Should Think Twice Before Shelling Out for Hydrogen Water
We all know how important it is to drink enough water in the day—it helps…
By Isadora Baum
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Sparked a Scramble for Contraception—Here's How Her Legacy Impacts Future Access
September 21, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Sparked a Scramble for Contraception—Here's How Her Legacy Impacts Future Access
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death sparked an outpouring of tributes honoring her remarkable life. To call…
By Kells McPhillips
What Doctors Want You To Know About Cancer Screening Guidelines—And Why They're So Important for Your Health
September 21, 2020
What Doctors Want You To Know About Cancer Screening Guidelines—And Why They're So Important for Your Health
Actor Chadwick Boseman's death late last month left many of us in a confused cloud…
By Emily Laurence
The U.S. Allegedly Continues Its Legacy of Forced Sterilization With ICE Detainees
September 18, 2020
The U.S. Allegedly Continues Its Legacy of Forced Sterilization With ICE Detainees
A complaint filed Monday by the nonprofit Project South alleges that a gynecologist is performing…
By Kells McPhillips
The White House Killed a USPS Plan To Send Free Masks to Every American Household in April
September 18, 2020
The White House Killed a USPS Plan To Send Free Masks to Every American Household in April
An unpublished press release from the United States Postal Service details an early plan to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Is the Biggest Mistake You're Making When You Brush Your Teeth in the Shower
September 18, 2020
This Is the Biggest Mistake You're Making When You Brush Your Teeth in the Shower
There's two types of people in this world: Those who brush their teeth in the…
By Tehrene Firman
An OB/GYN Breaks Down Exactly What Happens During a Pap Smear—And Why It's So Important for Your Health
September 17, 2020
An OB/GYN Breaks Down Exactly What Happens During a Pap Smear—And Why It's So Important for Your Health
It's safe to say that virtually no one looks forward to getting a pap smear.…
By Emily Laurence
This New Tool Makes Finding Abortion Care Much Easier
September 17, 2020
This New Tool Makes Finding Abortion Care Much Easier
Depending on where you live, finding out where to get an abortion can be extremely…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Fitbit Gets FDA Clearance To Detect Atrial Fibrillation—Here's Why That's a Big Deal
September 17, 2020
Fitbit Gets FDA Clearance To Detect Atrial Fibrillation—Here's Why That's a Big Deal
In the year 2020, smartwatches keep their own records on your health. No wearable replaces…
By Kells McPhillips
I’m a Podiatrist and This Is the Blister Hack I Wish Everyone Knew About
September 15, 2020
I’m a Podiatrist and This Is the Blister Hack I Wish Everyone Knew About
Ordering a pair of new sneakers usually means bracing yourself for the inevitable pain that…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Benefits of Berberine, Including Why It's a Healthy Gut All-Star
September 14, 2020
5 Benefits of Berberine, Including Why It's a Healthy Gut All-Star
Perusing the supplements aisles can be overwhelming and confusing. Not only is an industry not…
By Emily Laurence
Is Shapewear During Pregnancy Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
September 14, 2020
Is Shapewear During Pregnancy Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
Over the weekend, the internet exploded over the latest launch from Kim Kardashian West (as…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Major Health Ramifications of Racial 'Weathering' on Black People
September 14, 2020
The Major Health Ramifications of Racial 'Weathering' on Black People
On March 31, as the United States was just in the beginning stages of understanding…
By Janel Martinez
Is It Gross To Wear a Swimsuit Again Before Washing It?
September 12, 2020
Is It Gross To Wear a Swimsuit Again Before Washing It?
After getting out of water, it's common to strip out of your wet bathing suit…
By Kara Jillian Brown
There Are 247 Tests for COVID-19—But Some Are Better Than Others
September 11, 2020
There Are 247 Tests for COVID-19—But Some Are Better Than Others
COVID-19 testing has come a long way since March. From nasal swabs to spit tubes,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Best Low-VOC Paints To Use for Healthy Indoor Air, According to Allergy Experts
September 11, 2020
The Best Low-VOC Paints To Use for Healthy Indoor Air, According to Allergy Experts
One of the worst parts of painting a room is the smell that lingers even…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I’m a Dentist—And These Are the New Rules of Oral Hygiene in the Era of Mask-Wearing
September 10, 2020
I’m a Dentist—And These Are the New Rules of Oral Hygiene in the Era of Mask-Wearing
2020 is the year of the mask, and while wearing face coverings while in public…
By Kells McPhillips
What Doctors Want You To Know About Antibiotics and the Pill
September 10, 2020
What Doctors Want You To Know About Antibiotics and the Pill
When you take a pill every day of your life—like an oral contraceptive—it can be…
By Erin Bunch
Find Out If Your Face Mask Really Fits With This 3-Step Test
September 10, 2020
Find Out If Your Face Mask Really Fits With This 3-Step Test
In these decidedly "unprecedented" and "astonishing" times, I now spend about an hour each day…
By Kells McPhillips
These Frankincense Oil Uses Show Why It's Called the 'King of Oils'
September 09, 2020
These Frankincense Oil Uses Show Why It's Called the 'King of Oils'
Even if you know next-to-nothing about essential oils, chances are you've experienced some of their…
By Emily Laurence
Here's Proof That Stay-at-Home Orders Really Work
September 09, 2020
Here's Proof That Stay-at-Home Orders Really Work
Over the last few months, stay-at-home orders throughout the United States have been lifted. The…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Take Care of Your Body When the Air Quality Is Unhealthy
September 09, 2020
How To Take Care of Your Body When the Air Quality Is Unhealthy
As of Wednesday morning, there are more than 60 large wildfires burning throughout the United…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Up to 51% of People Forget To Take the Pill Every Day—This Innovative Smart Case Is Hoping To Change That
September 09, 2020
Up to 51% of People Forget To Take the Pill Every Day—This Innovative Smart Case Is Hoping To Change That
When used perfectly every time, oral contraceptives have a 99 percent efficacy rate. Emphasis on…
By Kells McPhillips
7 Portable Bidets That Will Make You Rethink Butt Hygiene
September 09, 2020
7 Portable Bidets That Will Make You Rethink Butt Hygiene
There's a reason why portable bidets are the trendiest bathroom accessory as of late. Remember…
By Allie Flinn
California Is About To Become the Second State Requiring Ingredient Transparency in Period Products
September 08, 2020
California Is About To Become the Second State Requiring Ingredient Transparency in Period Products
It's long been known that some additives used in pads and tampons—like chlorine and rayon—are…
By Erin Bunch
You Should Consider Giving Blood Right Now—It's Safe To Donate and Needed More Than Ever
September 07, 2020
You Should Consider Giving Blood Right Now—It's Safe To Donate and Needed More Than Ever
There are certain medical visits (like non-essential dentist appointments), that you might want to put…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 7 Most Common Questions People Ask Gynecologists About Menopause
September 04, 2020
The 7 Most Common Questions People Ask Gynecologists About Menopause
Outside of puberty and pregnancy, menopause is one of the biggest physical changes that people…
By Emily Laurence
Why the Ocean Is a Place of Healing—Both Physical and Mental
September 04, 2020
Why the Ocean Is a Place of Healing—Both Physical and Mental
When I was growing up, my mom touted two universal salves: Vaseline and ocean water.…
By Kells McPhillips
8 Stylish and Adjustable Office Chairs a Chiropractor Would Approve Of
September 03, 2020
8 Stylish and Adjustable Office Chairs a Chiropractor Would Approve Of
Your spine is about to cave and so are you—it's time to upgrade that desk…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Myths About Intuitive Eating a Dietitian Is Sick of Hearing
September 03, 2020
5 Myths About Intuitive Eating a Dietitian Is Sick of Hearing
Back in 1995, dietitians Evelyn Tribole, RDN, and Elyse Resch, RDN, disrupted diet culture with…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Decide If It's Safe To Stay in a Hotel Right Now
September 03, 2020
How To Decide If It's Safe To Stay in a Hotel Right Now
Months of laying low and getting well acquainted with our own spaces has made many…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Tips for Keeping Love Alive From the World's Oldest Married Couple
September 02, 2020
6 Tips for Keeping Love Alive From the World's Oldest Married Couple
I'm a sucker for buzzy stories about the oldest living people on Earth. Bonus points…
By Erin Bunch
What OB/GYNs Want You To Know About Caffeine and Pregnancy
September 02, 2020
What OB/GYNs Want You To Know About Caffeine and Pregnancy
When you find out that you're expecting a child, one of the first conversations you…
By Kells McPhillips
School Closures Make It Harder for Menstruating People To Access Period Products—Here's Where To Find Them for Free
September 02, 2020
School Closures Make It Harder for Menstruating People To Access Period Products—Here's Where To Find Them for Free
Period poverty—meaning the lack of regular, reliable access to menstrual products and care—is a long-standing…
By Emily Laurence
What You Need To Know About Alcohol and Allergies, According to an Allergist
September 01, 2020
What You Need To Know About Alcohol and Allergies, According to an Allergist
I lived the first 20-plus years of my life blissfully unaffected by seasonal allergies, but…
By Allie Flinn
Why We Need To Stop Conflating Sleep With Rest
September 01, 2020
Why We Need To Stop Conflating Sleep With Rest
Sleep was my first coping mechanism. My mom likes to tell stories of how, as…
By Danielle Dorsey
This Free MIT Course Has Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19
September 01, 2020
This Free MIT Course Has Everything You Need To Know About COVID-19
The pandemic has brought a barrage of news with so much information it can be…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Urologist, and These Are the Most Common Questions I Hear About Bladder Health'
September 01, 2020
'I'm a Urologist, and These Are the Most Common Questions I Hear About Bladder Health'
Your bladder is probably the last thing on your mind when thinking about how to…
By Isadora Baum
This Easy-To-Follow Gut Reset Program Offers a Month's Worth of Tips for Better Digestion
September 01, 2020
This Easy-To-Follow Gut Reset Program Offers a Month's Worth of Tips for Better Digestion
As August (...and March, April, May, June, and July) demonstrated in spades, a lot can happen…
By Kells McPhillips
Este Haim Says She Was Told Her Type 1 Diabetes Would Make a Music Career Impossible
August 31, 2020
Este Haim Says She Was Told Her Type 1 Diabetes Would Make a Music Career Impossible
Being diagnosed with any kind of serious illness can be a life-changing event. Suddenly you're…
By Allie Flinn
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Transmission and the Weather
August 31, 2020
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Transmission and the Weather
Theories about COVID-19 and how the virus is affected by the weather have been swirling…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Foods That Can Trigger Inflammation—And What To Eat Instead
August 31, 2020
5 Foods That Can Trigger Inflammation—And What To Eat Instead
For many people, the battle against inflammation starts with the food you put into your…
By Tehrene Firman
We’ve Got To Come Up With a Game Plan To Make Casual Sex a Thing Again
August 30, 2020
We’ve Got To Come Up With a Game Plan To Make Casual Sex a Thing Again
Because the potential of death overshadowed our desire for joy, 2020 is when f**king around…
By Marcus K. Dowling
The 6 Golden Rules of Heart Health for Women Over 50, According to Cardiologists
August 29, 2020
The 6 Golden Rules of Heart Health for Women Over 50, According to Cardiologists
For a lot of women, their 50s is when they really hit their stride, especially…
By Emily Laurence
Is Wearing a Mask During Sex Really Safer During a Pandemic? Here’s What a Doctor Thinks
August 27, 2020
Is Wearing a Mask During Sex Really Safer During a Pandemic? Here’s What a Doctor Thinks
Masked sex is hot topic since the New York City Department of Health released its…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is Why Your Butt Smells a Certain Way, According to an Anal Surgeon
August 27, 2020
This Is Why Your Butt Smells a Certain Way, According to an Anal Surgeon
It's officially not weird to check out your own butthole. In fact, doctors recommend doing…
By Rachel Lapidos
What Doctors Want You To Know About Phexxi, a New, Non-Hormonal Birth Control Option
August 27, 2020
What Doctors Want You To Know About Phexxi, a New, Non-Hormonal Birth Control Option
In the 60 years since the FDA approved the first birth control pill—which uses hormones…
By Emily Laurence
11 Push-Up Variations That Burn Out Every Inch of Your Core and Arms
August 27, 2020
11 Push-Up Variations That Burn Out Every Inch of Your Core and Arms
Much like ice cream flavors, there's a push-up variation for every mood. Besides the classic…
By Rachel Lapidos
How Your Genes Can Help You Find the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut
August 26, 2020
How Your Genes Can Help You Find the Best Eating Plan for Your Gut
There are lots of factors to consider when trying to land on the best way…
By Emily Laurence
This Matrix From MIT Explains the COVID-19 Risk Level of Different Activities
August 26, 2020
This Matrix From MIT Explains the COVID-19 Risk Level of Different Activities
Safely seeing people is much more nuanced than just staying six feet apart and donning…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Join Well+: The Well+Good Family That Comes With Perks, Swag, and (Maybe) a Spin Bike
August 26, 2020
How To Join Well+: The Well+Good Family That Comes With Perks, Swag, and (Maybe) a Spin Bike
Even when we're all social distancing, wellness is better together. That's why we created Well+:…
By Kells McPhillips
A No-Nonsense Script To Help You Be Your Best Advocate at Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
August 25, 2020
A No-Nonsense Script To Help You Be Your Best Advocate at Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
A compelling 2014 study of 7,674 participants found that nearly one-third of respondents reported avoiding trips…
By Kells McPhillips
Candy Calderon Knows Where the Wellness Industry Misses the Mark for Communities of Color—And She's Working To Change That
August 25, 2020
Candy Calderon Knows Where the Wellness Industry Misses the Mark for Communities of Color—And She's Working To Change That
Ten years ago, Candy Calderon wasn't thinking about wellness. She wasn't thinking about nutrition, or…
By Samantha Leal
All Your Most Pressing Questions About This Year's Flu Shot, Answered by Health Experts
August 25, 2020
All Your Most Pressing Questions About This Year's Flu Shot, Answered by Health Experts
Most years, getting a flu shot tends to creep down to the bottom of most…
By Emily Laurence
What To Know About the Backlash Against the F-Factor Diet
August 25, 2020
What To Know About the Backlash Against the F-Factor Diet
This article was originally published with the headline "The Backlash Against the F-Factor Diet Shows…
By Kells McPhillips
You Might Want To Postpone Your Dentist Appointment—Here's Why
August 25, 2020
You Might Want To Postpone Your Dentist Appointment—Here's Why
Going to the dentist has never been what we'd call a good time, but, amid…
By Erin Bunch
Exactly How To Dial Up Your Exercise Intensity—Because a New Study Says That's What Longevity-Boosting Workouts Are Made Of
August 24, 2020
Exactly How To Dial Up Your Exercise Intensity—Because a New Study Says That's What Longevity-Boosting Workouts Are Made Of
Dialing up the intensity in your exercise routine can look like a lot of things:…
By Kells McPhillips
This New XL Overnight Pad Will Ensure You Never Have Period Sheets Again
August 24, 2020
This New XL Overnight Pad Will Ensure You Never Have Period Sheets Again
There can be a lot of aggravating things about having ovaries, but at the top…
By Mary Grace Garis
Madelaine Petsch on Meditation, Birth Control, and the One Book That's Really Worth Reading in Quarantine
August 22, 2020
Madelaine Petsch on Meditation, Birth Control, and the One Book That's Really Worth Reading in Quarantine
Madelaine Petsch, who stars on Riverdale as Cheryl Blossom, hasn't been on set since COVID-19…
By Kells McPhillips
Eating These 4 Vegetables Is Important for Circulation and Heart Health, Says New Study
August 21, 2020
Eating These 4 Vegetables Is Important for Circulation and Heart Health, Says New Study
While there are plenty of different ways to keep your heart healthy (like all those…
By Tehrene Firman
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Neck-Decompression Gadgets I Want You To Stop Using'
August 21, 2020
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Neck-Decompression Gadgets I Want You To Stop Using'
From neck hammocks that hang from doors to inflatable pillows, you'll find no shortage of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Thirst-Quenching Tips To Help You Figure Out How To Drink More Water
August 21, 2020
7 Thirst-Quenching Tips To Help You Figure Out How To Drink More Water
I'm writing this next to a tall glass of water...literally. There's a glass of ice-cold…
By Mary Grace Garis
Many Americans Aren't Quite Sure What an Opioid Is—Here's What You Should Know
August 21, 2020
Many Americans Aren't Quite Sure What an Opioid Is—Here's What You Should Know
Despite being in the midst of an opioid epidemic that continues to get worse, many…
By Emily Laurence
OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?
August 20, 2020
OK TMI: Can a Heat Wave Make You Poop More?
When you're honest with yourself, practically everything about summertime is gross. You're sweating bullets, you…
By Mary Grace Garis
Early Bird Gets the Worm—*And* Longer Workouts, Says New Study
August 20, 2020
Early Bird Gets the Worm—*And* Longer Workouts, Says New Study
Some people get up at the crack of dawn, full of energy and ready to…
By Tehrene Firman
Okay, For Real—Is a Sonic Toothbrush Really Better Than a Regular One? I Tried It To Find Out
August 20, 2020
Okay, For Real—Is a Sonic Toothbrush Really Better Than a Regular One? I Tried It To Find Out
In my lifetime, the only habit I've held onto longer than learning the lyrics to…
By Erin Flynn
7 Benefits of Sleeping Naked That Will Make You Want To Snooze in the Buff Every Night
August 19, 2020
7 Benefits of Sleeping Naked That Will Make You Want To Snooze in the Buff Every Night
Sleep—is there anything better? It recharges us, essentially allowing us to be functioning humans. The…
By Jessica Estrada
Why Time—Not Just Money—Needs To Be Part of the Conversation About How To Make Wellness More Accessible
August 19, 2020
Why Time—Not Just Money—Needs To Be Part of the Conversation About How To Make Wellness More Accessible
In an ideal world, digital media entrepreneur Amber Nash would love to go to therapy…
By Erin Magner
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