Better Teeth and Boosted Moods? Why Kissing Is Good for Your Health
Pleasurable kissing can invite a range of health benefits, from reduced stress and anxiety to improved blood pressure levels and immune function.
7 Nasty Health Threats to Avoid at the Office
From free office lunches to germy surfaces like the microwave, here are seven nasty health threats to avoid during your workdays.
8 Surprising Things Giving You a Headache
The pressure. The pounding. The pain. You know the symptoms. You’ve got a headache. What you might not know are some of the surprising causes for your headache. While there are a many different types of headaches, such as cluster, sinus, migraine and chronic, the most common is a tension headache.
Why You Should Throw Away Your Kitchen Sponge Immediately
The kitchen sponge is an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. And you can't clean it. A new study says to replace it once a week.
8 Medical Conditions That Could Bankrupt You
Sometimes, even more frightening than being diagnosed with a chronic health condition is how you'll pay for treatment. These are the conditions with the biggest price tag.
Shania Twain, Angelina Jolie and 8 Other Celebs Who Want You to Take Your Health Seriously
Are you checking in with yourself and your health needs? These 10 celebrities have been totally transparent about their health issues in hopes that it will inspire you to take your health seriously.
11 Reasons Taking a Vacation Can Make You Healthier
Have some vacation days stored up at work? Take them! Vacations aren’t just a time to escape reality. Studies are showing that they’re important for a healthy mind, body and spirit. But it doesn’t have to be a lavish Mediterranean getaway.
8 Old Wives' Tales and the Science Behind Them
Did your mom ever warn you against venturing outside into the cold with wet hair? Or has your grandma scolded you for jumping into a swimming pool less than 30 minutes after eating? When it comes to health, old wives’ tales abound. But are there kernels of truth to be found in them?
The 9 Safest Seafood Options
The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides.
Karlie Kloss' Coding Skills, Plus 9 Other Models' Hidden Talents
Many famous models possess some quite surprising talents — besides the obvious of being gorgeous, of course.
Side Effects of Eating Too Many Tums
Tums is an over-the-counter chewable tablet containing calcium carbonate. Consuming too many Tums may cause a number of side effects, some of which are potentially life-threatening.
16 Foods You Don't Always Need to Buy Organic
Going organic comes at a cost and it's not one all people can afford. Find out which foods are safest to purchase as conventional (i.e. non-organic), if needed.