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Plenty of scenarios might prompt you to wonder, “How much sleep do I need? No, seriously, exactly how many hours are required for me to be fully functioning but also not spend my whole life in bed?” Maybe this thought arises as you start yet another true crime documentary when you should already be sleeping. […]
Everything You've Ever Wondered About Coconut Oil, Explained – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image A Harvard Professor Called Coconut Oil ‘Pure Poison’—Here’s What You Need to Know this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s […]
The college admissions scandal may seem like an extreme case that only pertains to wealthy elites with the means to bribe people to get their children into top universities. But it touches on the pressured feelings almost all parents and students feel today. It also highlights the way many parents are cheating their kids out […]
When you hop into the shower, certain body parts like your armpits and groin probably get the bulk of your attention. You might totally forget to wash your feet simply by biological design, even though their stink potential can be just as high as the aforementioned areas. But your feet are all the way at […]
With April showers just around the corner, there’s nobody better to look at for a little style inspo than one of rainy London’s most stylish residents, Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex knows a thing or two about looking chic through England’s dreary and wet weather, and one thing she—and several other stars like Reese […]
Have a birthday party, graduation celebration, or holiday coming up soon? Then you should consider getting that cake over at Costco. Trong Nguyen/shutterstockCostco is certainly a magical fairytale when it comes to successful grocery shopping, given that their prices (and food) are almost incomparable to some of those other larger supermarket brands. There are tons […]
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved esketamine, the first nasal spray to treat depression in adults who have tried other antidepressant medications without success. Esketamine, which the FDA approved to be taken along with an oral antidepressant, will be marketed under the name Spravato. The drug is specifically approved for people […]
“Set a goal to complete a longer race (13.1 miles, 26.2). The crossing of the finish will change your life!”—Jeff Galloway, author of more than 20 books on running, including Running Until You're 100 This post was originally published on January 28, 2016 and updated for accuracy. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Fitness – Health.com
In recent years, there has been an outpouring of articles on America’s black maternal health crisis, each highlighting the stark realities that pregnant women of color uniquely face. Indeed, black women in America are three to four times more likely than white women to die because of pregnancy-related issues. Black babies in America have more […]
Guaranteed someone at your table will order one. iravgustin/ShutterstockIt’s likely the first thing your server will ask when you sit down for a restaurant meal: What would you like to drink? Well, there’s one incredibly popular drink that you might not want to order. Whether you ask for it or not, a glass of water […]
HIIPA Is the Exercise for People Who Don't Have Time to Work Out – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Everything You Need to Know About HIIPA: The Exercise Trend for People Who Don’t Have Time to Work Out this link is to an external […]
Amid cycling clubs, HIIT studios, and rowing gyms, a gentler form of group fitness is emerging: the stretch studio. ClassPass identified recovery classes as the fastest-growing trend in 2017, reporting a 16 percent increase in clients booking meditation, restorative, and recovery classes. And from nationwide franchise Stretch Lab to Chicago’s StretchChi and NYC’s Stretch Relief […]
This week, you may have come across reports saying that a "zombie" deer disease is on the rise, and supposedly a threat to human health. The actual name of the illness is chronic wasting disease (CWD)—and it's currently only know to affect some wild animals. But it appears to have gained media attention recently after […]
Two thirds of fathers of premature and sick babies are being forced to return to work while their child is in intensive care, a charity has said. Of 737 parents surveyed by the neonatal charity Bliss and BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates, 77% said they were not given enough time off. One in 10 parents […]
The shortage of an anxiety medication sounds like some sort of cruel joke. But it's a very real situation for people who take the prescription drug buspirone: A shortage of buspirone has been going on since November, as the New York Times reported last week. And currently at least five manufacturers of the generic drug […]