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Ultramarathon runner Mirna Valerio understands that she is seen ― that someone may identify her as their source of inspiration to do things they never thought possible. Valerio is aware that, for black people, seeing a black woman knock out a six-day marathon in the Colorado Rockies may push them to do something within their […]
Food is delicious, fun, emotional, imperative and ― stressful as all hell. For many people, trying to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine is a constant rollercoaster of successes, failures, “cheat days,” resets, guilt and confusion. Why, even when we try our best, is it so difficult to just be healthy all the time? […]
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Nine nurses who work in the labor and delivery unit at the largest hospital in Maine are expecting babies in the next few months. Maine Medical Center announced the bonanza of babies with a Facebook post on Monday featuring eight of the nine nurses and their respective bumps. The army of […]
Is there a link between pain and depression? Can depression cause physical pain? Answer From Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Pain and depression are closely related. Depression can cause pain—and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle in which pain worsens symptoms of depression, and then the resulting depression worsens feelings […]
Cannabis (marijuana) has a bit of a mixed reputation when it comes to sex. You may have heard that it’s a traditional herbal aphrodisiac with nearly mythical libido-boosting powers. Or maybe you heard that it can reduce sperm count or contribute to erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. In reality? It’s probably far more complicated than […]
You’re pressed against the wall of a new date’s apartment as they kiss your neck and reach to undo your pants. Every atom in your body is ready for more, but then your brain kicks in: Shit. We haven’t talked about STIs yet. Or perhaps it happens when you’re on cloud nine after defining your […]
Apparently nothing is sacred when it comes to food recalls, not even delicious, chicken tenders. This week, Tyson Foods Inc. voluntarily recalled three types of frozen chicken strips due to potential foreign matter contamination, specifically pieces of metal. In fact, according to an alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]
Veteran runner Latoya Snell has a deep understanding of other people’s biases. She knows that her presence in marathons across the globe may not make sense to people who buy into the stereotype that distance runners are lean. She knows that, because of this, she’s likely to be shamed for her body. And she knows […]
New York City’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has announced that it will no longer accept donations from the billionaire Sackler family, owners of the company that makes the opioid OxyContin, in what appears to be the first stance by a museum in the U.S. The iconic art museum, in a statement obtained by HuffPost on Sunday, […]
Since you’ve been sneezing since before you understood what a nose was, you know that your eyes automatically snap shut before you can bask in that post-sneeze satisfaction. But…can you sneeze with your eyes open? Or is there any truth to the rumor that some terrible fate will befall your eyes if you try? We […]
Having a skin rash can feel like you’re in a bizarre, dermatological version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Your skin is unhappy for some reason, and instead of doing the polite thing—chilling TF out—it’s going to express its displeasure. Boldly. Meet your new rash. A rash generally indicates that your skin is inflamed in […]
How long can you safely keep leftovers in the refrigerator? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Leftovers can be kept for three to four days in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat them within that time. After that, the risk of food poisoning increases. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within […]
Got the munchies … again? If you find yourself constantly snacking or eating big meals and you still don’t feel satiated, there could be an underlying reason, according to experts. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to curb a nonstop appetite and make sure you’re getting enough ― and the right ― […]
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke revealed in a new essay that she experienced a harrowing health emergency—including two aneurysms and multiple surgeries. In an essay for The New Yorker, Clarke detailed her experience with two brain aneurysms and multiple surgeries, the first of which occurred in 2011, not long after landing the role of […]
Three years ago, I hit financial rock bottom. Rent was due and, once again, I didn’t have it. I did, however, have three maxed-out credit cards, a negative account balance, and a closet full of useless junk I’d bought during a 2 a.m. online shopping binge a few weeks prior. I wasn’t financially illiterate. I […]