Norovirus Cases Are Spiking. Here’s What You Can Do to Protect Yourself From...
If a case of the norovirus, aka a stomach bug, halted your holiday plans this season, you’re not alone. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 91...
View Article‘I’m a Probiotics Researcher, and Here’s What I Think About Probiotics for...
Probiotics have been in the wellness spotlight for some time—all thanks to their gut health benefits. But now, companies are selling the popular supplement with other health benefits beyond keeping you...
View ArticleI’m an RD, and Here’s How I Boost My Vitamin D Consumption in the Winter
It’s estimated that over 40% of all Americans are somewhat deficient in vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin), leaving many open to experiencing a host of health issues. Vitamin D deficiency is more...
View ArticleU.S. Surgeon General Says Alcohol Should Come With a Cancer Warning Label
Before Vivek Murthy, MD, leaves his post as the U.S. Surgeon General this year, he has one final (yet impactful) statement to make: Alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of certain...
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These Herbal Tinctures Got Me To Kick Alcohol And Gave Me The Best Sleep (And...
It’s been… a year. Let’s not go there with the details—mostly because I don’t want to think about them during the one week of the year when my brain is filled with nothing but Bravo—but I think we can...
View Article‘I’m a Longevity Expert, and Here’s Everything You Need to Know About...
Anti-aging treatments have always been popular, and their trendiness is not going away any time soon. Thanks to social media, more diets, procedures, and supplements promising to slow the aging process...
View Article10 Surprising Benefits of Dry January That Go Beyond Improving Your Liver Health
New Year’s resolutions! Make them, break them, or roll your eyes at them—it’s hard to ignore that fresh start feeling January brings. And for millions worldwide, this year’s resolution list may include...
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I Wore a Lymphatic Drainage Onesie for 30 Days—Here’s How It Helped My...
Thanks to innovations in health and wellness tech, you don’t have to book an expensive lymphatic drainage massage to give your system a boost. Dry brushes, gua sha tools, foam rollers—they’re all...
View ArticleDoes Your Sleeping Position Really Say Anything About Your Mental Health?
So, are you a flamingo or a mountain climber? Err…let’s back up. If you’ve ever tossed and turned after a stressful day, you probably know that your emotions can affect your sleep. But what about how...
View ArticleCan Probiotics Help Prevent Recurring Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a super common infection that happens when you get an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria in your vagina. Any person with a vagina can get the infection too. However,...
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Boost Your Wellness This Year With These 10 CVS Finds That Are Under $35
It’s January, which means your Instagram feed, your favorite podcast, and every storefront you pass is brimming with ideas for New Year’s goals and intentions. You’re all for hitting the reset button,...
View ArticleThink You’ve Got Food Poisoning? It Actually Might Be a Stomach Bug
Feeling queasy and wondering if it’s something you ate? While food poisoning from spoiled or improperly prepared food may be the culprit responsible for your GI woes, you’re just as likely to be...
View ArticleFitness Matters More Than Weight When It Comes to Longevity, New Research Finds
In the quest for better health and longer lives, body mass index (BMI) has long been a go-to metric for assessing an individual’s current and future wellbeing. However, a November 2024 systematic...
View ArticleHere’s Why Your Feet Smell So Bad—and How to Kick the Stench to the Curb
You kick off your shoes and peel off your socks after a long day, psyched to give your tired tootsies a break. Until you’re slammed with a seriously putrid tang that leaves you wondering, why do my...
View Article‘I’m an OB/GYN, and Here Are 10 Reasons Why Your Uterus Might Hurt After Sex’
Sex is supposed to feel good. But sometimes…it doesn’t. When that happens, experts call it dyspareunia—aka, doctor speak for recurring pelvic discomfort that happens before, during, or after...
View ArticleNot Getting Enough Sun? 7 Ways Your Body Is Telling You You’re Low on Vitamin D
We’re in the thick of wintertime: the days are short and dark, it’s chilly outside, and all you probably want to do is get cozy under a blanket and curl up with a good book (or, winter rom-com!) And...
View Article5 Reasons Why You’re *So Tired* 3 Days Before Your Period
If you feel completely exhausted in the days leading up to your period, we get you. As your hormones begin to fluctuate in preparation for your “time of the month,” it can be so tempting to just curl...
View ArticleFerrous Gluconate vs. Ferrous Sulfate: What’s the Best Type of Iron Pill to...
Being iron-deficient: It’s more common than you’d think. Recent studies have found that 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have an iron deficiency and are not getting enough of this key mineral in their daily...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Sex Position to Use if You’re Trying to Get Pregnant?
Certainly, you know what playlist to blast when you want to make a baby, but do you know which sex position is best to get pregnant? Given that most birds and bees talks narrow in on how to avoid...
View ArticleSevere Menopause Symptoms May Be Linked to Cognitive Decline—Here’s How to...
If you’re going through menopause, you’re likely well aware of the physical changes this time of life can bring. As your estrogen hormone levels dip, your weight, mood, sleep patterns, and even your...
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