Wellness

Healthy Skin

7 Dos and Don’ts for Treating Teen Acne

7 Dos and Don’ts for Treating Teen Acne

Too much sebum can clog your pores, leading to acne. But these scientific strategies can help you clear up your...

By Valencia HigueraOctober 17, 2023

What Bit Me? Spot These 13 Bug Bites

What Bit Me? Spot These 13 Bug Bites

Learning to identify bug bites or stings will help you get the proper treatment.

By Andrea Bledsoe, PhDSeptember 26, 2023

7 Fish Oil Beauty Hacks to Try for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails

7 Fish Oil Beauty Hacks to Try for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails

Fish oil, with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, offers some impressive benefits from head to toe. Here’s why board...

By Jessica MigalaSeptember 21, 2023

Why You Always Get a Winter Rash, and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Why You Always Get a Winter Rash, and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Dropping temperatures can lead to dry, red, or cracked skin. We asked dermatologists to share their tips for soothing...

By Marisa PetrarcaSeptember 19, 2023

Can Handheld Light Wands Really Improve Your Skin?

Can Handheld Light Wands Really Improve Your Skin?

Explore the potential benefits of light-therapy wands for skin care. Learn how LED devices can reduce wrinkles...

By Jessica MigalaSeptember 19, 2023

Fitness

Quick Fixes for Sore Muscles

Quick Fixes for Sore Muscles

Muscle soreness is an annoying — and often painful — side effect of new or intense exercise. Ease your muscle ...

By Lauren BedoskyOctober 31, 2023

The Best Exercises for Strengthening Every Muscle in Your Arms

The Best Exercises for Strengthening Every Muscle in Your Arms

Strengthening your arms doesn’t just bring aesthetic benefits but functional ones, too. Learn more about them ...

By Karen AspOctober 02, 2023

5 Common Pickleball Injuries — and How to Avoid Them

5 Common Pickleball Injuries — and How to Avoid Them

The fastest-growing sport in America is also seeing an uptick in injuries. Here’s how to stay safe so you can ...

By Jessica MigalaSeptember 29, 2023

Is Too Much Sitting Bad for Your Health?

Is Too Much Sitting Bad for Your Health?

Spending too much sitting can raise your risk for a variety of diseases and affect your mental health. But taking...

By Markham HeidSeptember 26, 2023

Cycle Syncing: Can Aligning Your Workouts With Your Menstrual Cycle Make You Fitter?

Cycle Syncing: Can Aligning Your Workouts With Your Menstrual Cycle Make You Fitter?

TikTokers and other influencers have popularized the concept of aligning your workout routines with your menstrual...

By Lauren BedoskySeptember 15, 2023

Sleep

What Sleep Docs Want You to Know About Turning the Clocks Back and Shorter Winter Days

What Sleep Docs Want You to Know About Turning the Clocks Back and Shorter Winter Days

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 5 this year. Here’s what sleep doctors want you to know about how ...

By Lauren BedoskyOctober 19, 2023

How Early Is Too Early to Wake Up?

How Early Is Too Early to Wake Up?

And is yours too extreme? Some people swear by their “5-to-9” before their “9-to-5,” but experts say your morning...

By Jessica MigalaOctober 05, 2023

5 Restless Legs Syndrome Triggers – and What Causes It in the First Place

5 Restless Legs Syndrome Triggers – and What Causes It in the First Place

Where does that creepy-crawly feeling come from? It could be iron deficiency, pregnancy, or simply sitting still...

By Carmen ChaiSeptember 11, 2023

When You Have to Stay Up Late: 6 Ways to Do It Safely

When You Have to Stay Up Late: 6 Ways to Do It Safely

Try these tips for safely staying up late at night when you have to for work or other obligations (and getting...

By Carmen ChaiSeptember 05, 2023

6 Risks to Know About Before You Take Sleeping Pills

6 Risks to Know About Before You Take Sleeping Pills

Taking sleeping pills can help with insomnia in some cases, but it can be risky. Learn more about the potential...

By Carmen ChaiSeptember 05, 2023

Sex & Relationships

Is Sex With Your Partner Getting Boring?

Is Sex With Your Partner Getting Boring?

Improve your sex life with helpful tips from the experts.

By Erica PatinoOctober 31, 2023

The Best Sexual Techniques for Women’s Arousal and Pleasure

The Best Sexual Techniques for Women’s Arousal and Pleasure

Sexual language can enhance a woman’s pleasure and her sex life, suggests a survey. Terms for sex techniques help...

By Beth LevineOctober 27, 2023

Speaking BDSM: A Glossary of Terms Used to Describe BDSM

Speaking BDSM: A Glossary of Terms Used to Describe BDSM

From vanilla sex to aftercare, this BDSM glossary will make it easier for you to understand the technical terminology...

By Julie Lynn MarksOctober 15, 2023

Wow-Worthy Orgasm Facts: 11 Things to Know About the Big O

Wow-Worthy Orgasm Facts: 11 Things to Know About the Big O

Think you know everything there is to know about the Big O? Test your sexual knowledge with these 11 fun facts...

By Madeline R. Vann, MPHOctober 12, 2023

9 Sicknesses Triggered by Sex

9 Sicknesses Triggered by Sex

From flu-like symptoms to postcoital headaches, there are a number of ways sex can make you sick. Here are nine...

By Madeline KnightOctober 10, 2023

Emotional Wellness

10 Best Online Therapy Services We Tried and Tested in 2023

10 Best Online Therapy Services We Tried and Tested in 2023

Searching for the best online therapy can feel overwhelming. Our review can help. Explore our virtual counseling...

By Nicole GleichmannNovember 03, 2023

5 Best Online Therapy Platforms That Take Insurance in 2023

5 Best Online Therapy Platforms That Take Insurance in 2023

The best online therapy that takes insurance is Brightside, followed by Talkspace. We review the cost, customer...

By Annie KellerNovember 02, 2023

Coming Out to Your Doctor: Why You Should Tell Your Healthcare Providers You’re LGBTQ+

Coming Out to Your Doctor: Why You Should Tell Your Healthcare Providers You’re LGBTQ+

When your doctor and other healthcare providers understand more about you, usually that means they can provide...

By Sarah PragerNovember 01, 2023

7 Ways to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

7 Ways to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

No one will tell you it’s easy when a beloved animal dies, but it’s possible to grieve in a way that honors your...

By Jessica MigalaOctober 25, 2023

How to Support Your Partner’s Weight Loss Goals

How to Support Your Partner’s Weight Loss Goals

If your partner is losing weight, you’ll need to be there for them during a vulnerable time while navigating changes...

By Brittany VargasOctober 24, 2023

Alternative Therapies

5 Potential Health Benefits of Reflexology

5 Potential Health Benefits of Reflexology

The ancient practice of reflexology, a form of massage therapy focusing on pressure points in the feet, hands,...

By Ashley WelchSeptember 14, 2023

3 Potential Health Benefits of Microdosing Psychedelics

3 Potential Health Benefits of Microdosing Psychedelics

Explore the potential benefits and challenges of microdosing psychedelics for mental health conditions. Understand...

By Jessica MigalaAugust 10, 2023

5 Potential Health Benefits of Acupressure Therapy

5 Potential Health Benefits of Acupressure Therapy

Explore the benefits of acupressure, a traditional Chinese therapy that stimulates specific points on the body...

By Ashley WelchAugust 10, 2023

5 Potential Health Benefits of Cupping Therapy

5 Potential Health Benefits of Cupping Therapy

This form of complementary medicine and traditional therapy has been around for a long time. It’s purported to...

By Ashley WelchJuly 11, 2023

Everyday Health Wellness

7 Dos and Don’ts for Treating Teen Acne

What Bit Me? Spot These 13 Bug Bites

7 Fish Oil Beauty Hacks to Try for Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails

Why You Always Get a Winter Rash, and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Can Handheld Light Wands Really Improve Your Skin?

Quick Fixes for Sore Muscles

The Best Exercises for Strengthening Every Muscle in Your Arms

5 Common Pickleball Injuries — and How to Avoid Them

Is Too Much Sitting Bad for Your Health?

Cycle Syncing: Can Aligning Your Workouts With Your Menstrual Cycle Make You Fitter?

9 Ways Practicing Yoga Benefits Your Health and Well-Being

5 Yoga Poses and Exercises for Better Sleep Tonight

5-Minute Back-to-Basics Yoga Flow for Beginners

What Sleep Docs Want You to Know About Turning the Clocks Back and Shorter Winter Days

How Early Is Too Early to Wake Up?

5 Restless Legs Syndrome Triggers – and What Causes It in the First Place

When You Have to Stay Up Late: 6 Ways to Do It Safely

6 Risks to Know About Before You Take Sleeping Pills

Is Sex With Your Partner Getting Boring?

The Best Sexual Techniques for Women’s Arousal and Pleasure

Speaking BDSM: A Glossary of Terms Used to Describe BDSM

Wow-Worthy Orgasm Facts: 11 Things to Know About the Big O

9 Sicknesses Triggered by Sex

5 Ways to Bust Stress in 5 Minutes or Less

The Best Stress and Anxiety Relief Products, According to Mental Health Experts

9 Essential Skills That Make You Resilient

20 Tips for Building and Cultivating Your Resilience

Everyday Health Assessment: Get Your Resilience Score

10 Best Online Therapy Services We Tried and Tested in 2023

5 Best Online Therapy Platforms That Take Insurance in 2023

Coming Out to Your Doctor: Why You Should Tell Your Healthcare Providers You’re LGBTQ+

7 Ways to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

How to Support Your Partner’s Weight Loss Goals

What Is Financial Wellness?

Financial Toxicity: Cancer Can Wreak Havoc on Finances

5 Potential Health Benefits of Reflexology

3 Potential Health Benefits of Microdosing Psychedelics

5 Potential Health Benefits of Acupressure Therapy

5 Potential Health Benefits of Cupping Therapy