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Family Dollar Just Recalled Several OTC Drug Products—Here’s What We Know
From headaches to body aches, Advil is easily one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers. It’s also one of the most commonly used OTC drugs, which is why consumers may need to check their Advil bottles following a product recall announced on May 4. Specifically, if they bought their Advil from a Family Dollar store.
10 Times You Shouldn’t Use Antibacterial Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are a time-crunched cleaner's best friend—but not when it comes to these cleaning jobs. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Don’t waste your wipes. As people around the world become vastly more attentive to cleaning,...
Here’s How Often You Need To Vacation To Prevent Premature Death, Says Overwhelming Research
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. A study from the US Travel Association found that 768 million vacation days went unused back in 2018, and more recent data shows that the average American left 9.5 vacation days on the table in 2021. While it may just seem like a few extra days at your desk here and there, consequences can creep up on you over time.
“Water Recipes” Have Taken Over Social Media, but Are They Healthy?
Water isn’t just water, at least on social media. Over on TikTok (from which all trends emerge these days), a community of hydration enthusiasts is sharing “water recipes” that use various artificial powders and syrups to create flavored waters. The hashtag #WaterTok (which is what the community has come to be called) has blown up, with more than 220 million views. People are even creating videos of so-called “hydration stations” in their homes.
What Is an Almond Mom? The Viral Term, Explained
If you’ve been on TikTok recently, it’s highly possible you’ve seen at least one video about an “almond mom.” The ironic term has spawned hundreds of memes and videos on TikTok, in which users can joke about and process the effect of comments from their own #almondmoms.
When You Use Olive Oil and Other All-Natural Oils as Moisturizer…Do You Absorb the Fat Content? An Obesity Doctor Explains
Avocado oil. Olive oil. Coconut oil: We cook with them because they tend to be healthier ingredients than the trans-fats-filled products that were popular in the past. These oils are so all-around healthy that as more of us focus on “clean beauty” products, these deliciously decadent oils full of healthy fats are also replacing some of our moisturizing creams.
What Is ‘Drama Addiction’? Here Are a Doctor’s 7 Red Flags You Have One
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Americans are more stressed and anxious than ever. The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America 2022 survey showed what the APA referred to as “a battered American psyche” and a population that largely feels out of control. From civil liberties distress to worries about the economy to the environment, Americans report a lot is keeping them up at night. Some of this stress and anxiety is due to external factors, like the issues out in the world, and some due to internal stimuli (“I don’t have control”). All of it, says Dr. Scott Lyons PhD, DO, can lead to an addiction to drama. When crisis and chaos are the norm, drama can feel like a balm.
How to Massage Your Dog, According to Certified Dog Massage Therapists [With Instructional Video]
Transform petting into pampering with sweet and simple techniques from certified dog massage therapists that will therapeutic for your pup, strengthen your bond...and help you relax, too. Your four-legged bestie brings a lot of value to your life—from getting you out for walks to giving cuddles that some health experts...
Your Melatonin Might Be Mislabeled—Here’s What You Need to Know
If you have ever struggled with insomnia, it’s likely you have a bottle of melatonin sitting on your nightstand. According to the National Institutes of Health, the number of Americans who use melatonin increased more than fourfold between 1999 and 2018. One major reason for this is that melatonin is known as a natural and safe sleep aid, given that our brains produce the hormone naturally in response to darkness.
16 Warning Signs You’re Addicted to Drama, Say Leading Mind-Body Doctors
We all have a little drama queen in us. Clinical experts outline when the theatrics turn problematic—with steps to simmer the cycle. Trying to get attention is said to be an evolutionary need. Some scholars in social science call this the “social safety theory,” suggesting that since the dawn of time, being a part of a group has kept us safer and better equipped to handle threats, which improves our odds of survival.
An Obesity Doctor Reveals the Groundbreaking Truth About the Effect of Aging on Your Metabolism
A doctor of obesity medicine says you are not doomed to gain weight just because you're getting older, despite the myths around aging and metabolism. Separating metabolism facts from fiction—or misinformation, anyway—is tough. (Can you boost metabolism? Does drinking water really flush fat? Small meals, or big ones?) One of the most persistent myths goes something like: Metabolism plummets as we age, which is why we gain weight.
What Is a Regenerative Agriculture Diet? Here’s How It Could Improve Your Health
There's been a lot of buzz about sustainability and regenerative agriculture. A board-certified nutritionist explains what a regenerative agriculture diet is, and ways to make it fit your lifestyle. The dual impacts of climate change and increasing demand for organic produce to feed a growing global population has many farmers...
Luke Russert on Knowing When It’s Time to Shift Career Gears: ‘There Was Something Missing’
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. When revered television journalist Tim Russert passed away in 2008, his son Luke, then in his early twenties, was uniquely poised to step into the spotlight the elder Russert had created. Luke Russert had been part of an Emmy-winning team at NBC News and was gaining major reporting chops in his own rite when in 2016, he announced his decision to step away from his TV career.
Research Shows This Gross (but Common) Behavior May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Chances are, most of us as kids experienced an adult’s reprimand not to pick our nose…but in 1995, one psychiatry study proposed that more than 91% of adults dig for green gold. The world has changed since that study was conducted…but has human behavior? Here’s reason it should: Recent research has suggested nose-picking may be worse than just a social faux pas.
Liposuction Before and After Photos: What You Can Really Expect, Say Surgeons
It makes us sigh…but with Hollywood A-listers using the diabetes drug Ozempic to sport trimmed-down profiles, weight loss is back in the spotlight. So maybe it’s no surprise that in 2023, liposuction overtook breast augmentation as the number-one most-performed aesthetic surgery in America. Plenty of patients have heard...
Vets Share Their 5 Best Tips for Safer Dog Walks—and 5 Things Never to Do
New research says more than 20,000 people each year seek treatment for dog-walking injuries. To keep both you and your four-legged companion safe, vets say these simple steps are dog-walking winners. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Dogs need...
What Is Laugh Therapy, and Should You Try It?
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Laughter is more than an automatic response to a joke, according to 2023 research published in New Ideas in Psychology. Researchers believe that having a sense of humor may be a trait that’s been preserved by natural selection over millennia to help humans survive. First, laughter is like social glue that helps us bond—crucial for our ancestors who relied on strength in numbers, and today as studies continue to show that social relationships improve our physical health, mental wellness, and lifespans.
How to Do Laugh Yoga
There’s a flavor of yoga for nearly anyone, whether you want to get your sweat on with a Bikram-style class, hold poses for a healthier gut, or take your asanas airborne with fly yoga. And while conventionally, most yoga styles focus on stillness and silence, it turns out giggling your way through your down-dogs can ignite your practice in new ways thanks to a new take on the ancient tradition: Laugh yoga.
What Is Your ‘Set Point Weight’? Here’s How To Gauge It—And Why a Doctor Says You’ll Want To
Are you trying to lose weight but it feels like your body is working against you? As a doctor of obesity medicine, I know well that even after you make all the right changes, the scale still may not budge…which is f-r-u-s-t-r-a-t-i-n-g. Those stubborn pounds could be because everyone has what’s known as a “set point weight,” and that set point weight doesn’t like to be messed with. Set point weight also explains why your body fights so hard to keep you from losing weight.
What Is ‘Secondhand Stress’? Here’s What It Means, Plus 5 Ways to Manage
A leading doctor says we may be able to quiet our stress by understanding this one timely concept. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Stress has reached all-time highs. According to the American Psychological Association, in 2022, 27% of...
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