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15 Warning Signs Your Lip Sunburn Has Turned To Sun Poisoning—and How to Help...

You just spent a day at the beach and now your lips are red, puffy, and basically feel like they’re on fire. So…should you be concerned? You might be dealing with sun poisoning on your lips, which is...

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Build Strength and Stability With These 6 Dumbbell Balance Exercises

Balance isn’t just about standing on one foot; it’s crucial for everyday movements, and dumbbell balance exercises can play a big role in enhancing it. Incorporating dumbbells into your workout routine...

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Simplify Your Strength Training With This Full-Body Dumbbell Workout

Building strength doesn’t always need to be complicated or involve fancy gym machines; a simple full-body dumbbell workout can target all your major muscle groups just as effectively. “Using a set of...

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I Took Adaptogens to Help My Menopausal Mood Swings—Here’s What Happened

Leaning into menopause isn’t for the faint of heart. While it’s a completely normal phase of life (most people with a uterus will experience it at some point), those hormone fluctuations can still...

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Thinking About Ditching Your Multivitamin

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or, if you’re more into pills than pome fruits, a multivitamin should do the trick—or so the supplement industry wants you to think. But according to research, the...

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This Triple-Threat Chest and Back Dumbbell Workout Also Sculpts Your Abs

Like tuning an instrument to get the perfect pitch, this chest and back dumbbell workout tunes your upper body, tightening your core and strengthening your back and chest to perform powerfully. And...

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People With PCOS Tend to Struggle With Sleep. Here’s Why, and How to Get...

Sleep is your body’s ultimate opportunity to rest and restore both your physical and mental energy. But for many people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), getting a quality night’s sleep can be...

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Anxiety Can Cause Shortness of Breath, but So Can *a Lot* of Other Health...

Imagine this: You’re sitting at your desk (or in the car, at a restaurant…wherever, really) and all of a sudden, your mind’s filled with racing thoughts. Your body starts to tense up, each inhale and...

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Protect and Strengthen Your Knees With This Lower-Body Dumbbell Workout

Navigating a lower-body dumbbell workout with weak knees can feel like trying to dance in tight shoes. Just like the wrong footwear can limit your ability to dance freely, knee discomfort can make it...

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Joints Achier Than Usual? Menopause *May Be* the Culprit—Here Are 6 Ways to...

Among the things no one tells you about menopause is the fact that it can affect your joints. That’s right: The phase that’s typically characterized by things like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and...

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Lift, Press, and Curl Your Way to More Muscle With This Beginner-Friendly...

Whether you’re working out at the gym or at home, dumbbells are one of the best ways to level up your fitness routine, target specific muscle groups, and build full-body strength and balance. They’re...

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6 Surprising Menopause Symptoms Your Dentist Can Spot (Even at a Regular...

Managing the influx of symptoms you get during menopause can feel like a game of medical whack-a-mole. When one symptom is finally under your control (maybe you bought cooling sheets to help with hot...

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Let’s All Hold Hands and Admit: Red Wine Will Not Meaningfully Boost the...

Is it just me, or are there a few foodie FYIs that you cling to with an iron grip because they justify your dietary habits? For instance, let’s take my beloved coffee. It doesn’t just power up my...

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10 Reasons the Bottoms of Your Feet Are So Damn Itchy—and What to Do About It

Few things are more frustrating than a nagging, deep itch on the bottom of your foot. Maybe the itchy, tingling sensation kicks up while you’re walking for long periods of time, while wearing tight...

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The 9 Best Heat Rash Creams to Soothe Hot, Itchy Skin (and Other Natural...

The only thing worse than sweating for hours on a hot, sticky day is realizing the steamy conditions ended up giving you a heat rash. You may notice it right when you get inside, or hours later when...

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Dengue Fever Is a Health Threat at the Paris Olympics and Here in the U.S....

Warm weather plus extra time spent outdoors is a recipe for summer fun, but it’s also that time of year when mosquitoes and ticks seem to be everywhere. Sure, it just comes with the territory, but...

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12 Surprising Benefits of Hiking That Will Make You Want to Get Outdoors ASAP

The demands of today’s world, with digital screens and office work and meetings, can make outdoor time feel like a squeeze. But the many benefits of hiking—mental and physical—show us that it’s...

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If You Get Migraines When You Fly, Here Are 14 Hacks to Stay Pain-Free for...

Imagine this: You’re about to jet off to the summer vacation of your dreams, and hopefully get some much-needed R&R. You get through the airport and finally settle into your seat on the plane. But...

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You Can’t *Completely* Avoid Tearing During Birth, but These 10...

As you head into your third trimester, you’re getting more and more excited to meet your baby. But some worries surrounding labor and delivery surface, too—and that’s totally okay! While your body is...

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Just Took Plan B? Here’s When Your Menstrual Cycle Will Return to Its Natural...

If you’re not planning on getting pregnant, Plan B (aka, the morning-after pill) is somewhat of a lifesaver. Taking it within three days of unprotected sex can reduce your chances of pregnancy by 89...

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