Getting older is a privilege, but often has some unwanted side effects on your body — your eyesight might start to go, your joints may be feeling creaky and maybe your hair is going gray, among other things. Which brings us to a couple forms of an age-old question...

What Age Do Men Stop Getting “Excited?”

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Snoring is often considered a minor annoyance, but for many women, it can be a source of embarrassment and frustration. While snoring is more commonly associated with men, studies reveal that a significant percentage of women also experience this nightly disturbance. Snoring can affect a woman’s sleep quality, leading to daytime fatigue, mood swings, and even health issues. Understanding why women snore at night and finding effective ways to stop it is essential for improving sleep health and overall well-being.

Why women snore at night and how to stop it

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

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Researchers say there are health benefits associated with one to two bowel movements a day, which they deem the "Goldilocks zone."

Does your poop tell a story of your health?

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. You sit on the toilet thinking positive thoughts of landslides and waterfalls, but no matter how hard you try, you can not get that poop to come out. Or, when it finally does emerge, it looks like a couple of sad little chocolate M&Ms floating around the bowl.

Constipated? These Home Remedies Can Work Fast

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A MUM has revealed that she still breastfeeds her five and two year old children. Charlotte said that it is her "dream" to let her kids decide themselves when they want to stop, and added that breastfeeding them is much easier than washing plates and dishes. The mum-of-two said that...

I still breastfeed my 5-year-old – trolls say it’ll turn her into a ‘serial killer’ but it’s easier than washing bottles

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Balancing your hormones and maintaining a normal bedroom routine are just small steps you can take to get more rest

How to Get Better Sleep During Menopause: Experts Share Issues That Keep You Up and Ways to Combat Them

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A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?

Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?

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When a baby experiences trouble sleeping, it’s no fun for either the baby or mom. Babies typically start sleeping through the night at about 3 months old or when they weigh about 12 to 13 pounds. When your super sleeper infant suddenly starts having sleep troubles after weeks or months of sleeping well, you might… Continue reading How To Nurture Your Baby Through Sleep Regression

How To Nurture Your Baby Through Sleep Regression

I gave up with a sigh. Yet again, I’d spent over half an hour lying in bed, hoping to beckon Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. His absence was exasperating. Once again, I started my get-to-sleep method. I can’t completely blame my insomnia spells on cold agglutinin disease (CAD)....

What I do when I have trouble falling asleep

CARLY Hardwidge told medics seven times she could not feel her baby moving before her daughter was stillborn. The 33-year-old from Wiltshire also repeatedly warned midwives she was experiencing pain, contractions, water leakage and a blood-stained discharge. Despite her cries for help, staff at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust failed to properly investigate […]

Mum, 33, lost her baby after midwives ignored her cries for help when she was bleeding and couldn’t feel the tot moving

Many believe that pregnancy ends after the third trimester, but the journey continues into the fourth trimester. This phase, encompassing the first three months postpartum, is crucial yet often overlooked. The fourth trimester involves significant physical, emotional and psychological adjustments for both the mother and the newborn. During this period, mothers are recovering from childbirth… Continue reading No One Discusses the Reality of the Fourth Trimester

No One Discusses the Reality of the Fourth Trimester

The number of centenarians around the world rose from 151,000 in 2000 to 573,000 in 2021. People are living longer, and we can expect to see more people reach 100 in the years to come. Centenarians exemplify successful ageing, often experiencing fewer chronic diseases and maintaining independence in daily life...

Want to Live Past 100? Experts Recommend These Four Habits.

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Juggling a job, social responsibilities and taking care of yourself and your family can take a toll on your mental health. If you're taking on more than you can handle, your body may warn you that burnout is on the horizon. However, burnout isn't exactly a mental health diagnosis, says...

3 ways your body is letting you know you're experiencing burnout, from a psychologist

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You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Should you go to a doctor or just go to bed? 

Most respiratory illnesses have very similar symptoms at the start: sore throat, congested or runny nose, headache, fatigue and fever. This may progress to a dry cough. 

Best case scenario is that you have “a cold” (which can be any one of hundreds of viruses, most commonly rhinovirus), which is short-lived and self-limiting. 

But some respiratory illnesses can be much more serious. Here is a brief guide...

I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, COVID, RSV or something else?

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Ear infections are not common in adults, but they’re not impossible either. While children have a more horizontal angle of the ear canal and the Eustachian tube (ET), they are more likely to experience ear infections. As we age, our canal and ET start to have more of an angle which allows fluid to drain ...

Yes, Adults Can Get Ear Infections: How to Spot Symptoms in Adults and Home Remedies That Can Help

When I meet a person for a nutrition consultation, I always ask: “How many hours of sleep do you get per night?” Whenever someone answers “Six hours or less,” a little red flag goes up in my mind. What many people don’t realize is how critical...

Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What Experts Say

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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Should you hit the gym while pregnant?

Pregnancy brings a whirlwind of changes. For starters, you may have cravings that can strike at any time. You also may find it difficult to find...

Should you hit the gym while pregnant?

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