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Olympic Runner Gabby Thomas Shares Her Self-Care Secrets You Can Follow—Even If You’re Not an Athlete
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. A bad night of sleep can ruin anyone’s day. It’s especially bad if you’re Gabby Thomas, the two-time Olympic medalist who currently has her sights set on the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. As if training at the highest level wasn’t demanding enough, Thomas is also working on her master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin in epidemiology after studying neurobiology and global health at Harvard.
The 4 Facial Features People First Notice About You
People say not to judge a book by its cover, but that’s easier said than done. No wonder a firm handshake and confident smile are some of the proven ways to make a good first impression. But according to psychologist Leslie Zebrowitz, PhD, at Brandeis University, it’s not the...
What Is the Harvard Diet?
Over the years, we’ve all heard about so many different diets. There’s the Mediterranean diet, the keto diet, the Atkins diet, the DASH diet, all sorts of various plant-based diets, fad diets and plenty of weight loss tricks that don’t really work. But one of the best ways to promote a long and healthy way might also be the most straightforward and reasonable. It’s called the Harvard Diet.
14 Things You Probably Never Knew About Grocery Store Produce
If the produce aisle's rainbow of colors seems a little less dazzling after you read these surprising insights, just remember: The occurrence is generally rare. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Grocery store produce. Apples, lettuce, limes, tomatoes—the list...
This Is How Often Most People Masturbate, Say Doctors & Recent Data
A little self-love might be the ultimate form of self-care. In the era when now-middle-aged adults were young, masturbation was widely considered dirty and shameful…but today, some clinicians are actually touting the notion that masturbation is healthy for the body. Like some other sexual activities, triggers the physiological release...
For Sunburn in the Eyes, or Near Them, Optometry Doctors Share Cautions & Solutions
We put sunscreen on our limbs, chest, back, faces and lips, but we can’t put sunscreen on our eyes. That’s one reason wearing sunglasses is important…especially near snow or water. “When people are at the beach, it’s recommended to wear sunglasses to prevent this problem, but if you’re on the water—like in a boat—you can get a double exposure of UV rays from them reflecting off the water, so always wear sunglasses then, too,” explains Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, ophthalmologist and medical reviewer at All About Vision. “If swimming or surfing, look for swim goggles with UV protection.”
I Had Mushroom Coffee Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. After last week’s experiment when I added superfood powders to my diet every day and experienced impressive results, I was curious what would happen if I were to make a superfood the very first thing I consumed in the morning. As a dedicated coffee drinker, I decided that the most daring way to do that was to replace my regular morning coffee with mushroom coffee. The product couldn’t be ordinary: I opted for a bag of Think Ground Coffee with lion’s mane & chaga mushrooms from Four Sigmatic—the company that brought medicinal mushrooms to the mainstream.
How Much Does IVF Cost in 2023? Fertility Doctors Share the Pointers to Consider
Celebrities having babies later in life is a big trend: Janet Jackson had a baby at 50, Hillary Swank at 48, Halle Berry was 47, Laura Linney gave birth at 49, Kelly Preston was 48, Geena Davis had twins at 48, and Brigitte Neilsen was 54 years old when she had her fifth child.
5 Ways Menopause Changes Your Skin (with Solutions!), from a Cosmetic Surgeon
There are some changes we expect with menopause (we're looking at you, hot flashes)—but you may not realize your skin can undergo a transformation, too. Currently, there are 27 million people in the US experiencing menopause, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Signs of menopause vary, inside and out, from hot flashes to mood swings, fatigue, and more…but if your skin has been changing too, that could be thanks to menopause, as well.
Can You “Reset” Your Metabolism…and Are There Benefits Besides Weight Loss?
Struggling to lose weight? Research says a metabolism reset may help—and earn you full-body health benefits along the way. There’s a lot of hype over metabolism-boosting diets or supplements that aim to speed up your metabolism to lose weight. While a well-oiled metabolism is important for weight loss and management, “one of the misconceptions with metabolism and calories in general is that it’s all about weight and fat,” explains Dan LeMoine, a nutrition consultant board certified by American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA). “At the end of the day, a healthy versus slow metabolism is about how well your body is using [caloric] energy to fuel its functions and processes.”
How to Stop Allergies Immediately, According to Allergy & Immunology Doctors
As you go to hold that sneeze, here's how to stop allergy symptoms in their tracks. During allergy season, some of us feel like we’re underwater with our heads in a vice and haven’t slept for a week. This might sound like an exaggeration, but if you know, you know. Whether you’re visiting family and are allergic to their pets’ dander, or you’ve got a case of spring fever that led you to open all the windows (only to let the pollen inside)—when you’re suffering from allergies, you want relief and you want it immediately.
7 Simple Secrets to Increase Your Metabolism, from Doctors
Believe you're cursed with a slow metabolism? Not so fast—experts explain how to increase your metabolism with these lifestyle changes. When it comes to weight gain, our metabolism shoulders a lot of blame. Whether we can’t scarf down pizza like we used to or we envy that friend who never puts on a pound, we point to a slow metabolism as the source of our weight problems. Florence Comite, MD, is a board-certified endocrinology doctor (who specializes in the study and diagnosis of hormone function, which dictates weight loss and other processes). Dr. Comite explains: “A slow metabolism expends energy at a slower rate—so if you eat an excess of calories and have a slow metabolism, more of those calories will get stored as fat, and you gain weight … But you can’t totally blame weight gain on having a genetically slow metabolism, as many people do.”
I Took a Superfoods Powder Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. You’ve probably heard the term “superfood,” but what makes any one food so super? “Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds,” explains Joanna Wen, a certified weight loss coach with a degree in biological engineering. “Superfoods have been found to provide numerous health benefits and reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even some types of cancer,” Wen says.
Love Coffee? It May Offer New Additional Health Benefits, According to Researchers
There are a lot of mixed messages surrounding coffee. Is coffee good for you? Bad for you? Can you drink too much? Well, coffee lovers, there’s some good news. New research published in BMJ Medicine suggests another surprising health benefit to your daily cup of joe: reducing body fat and cutting the risk of diabetes.
I’m a Psychotherapist—Here Are the 5 Keys to Letting My Stress Go
If you count tending to others and listening among your responsibilities, you might benefit from this doctor's ideas for managing burnout and tension day to day. Got therapy? Lately, the growing answer to that question is an emphatic Yes, with research firm Statista reporting that the percentage of Americans who’d received psychotherapeutic counseling increasing 55% between 2002 and 2021. Thanks to the increased interest in psychotherapy—especially in light of the stress the pandemic caused—some authorities suggest the coming years are likely to see a shortage of therapists…which is perhaps one of the few disadvantages of this trend.
What Is a ‘Metabolism Reset’? Here’s How to Do One in 3 Simple Steps
A metabolic reset could be the solution for weight management, low energy...and even incessantly cold feet! A board-certified nutrition professional lays out the science for how one works. Here’s what a “metabolism reset” means. Revolutionary 2021 research published in the journal Science challenged the conventional belief that...
Can Allergies Make You Tired? Medical Doctors Weigh In
There’s no question that allergies can make you feel like you’re dragging yourself through the day—but in a culture that values toxic productivity, most of us don’t stop for allergies. If we’re not contagious…we can carry on, right?. “A 2018 systematic review indicated that...
What Is Metabolism? Medical Doctors Explain the Actual Definition
We often think of metabolism as a superpower: There’s that friend with a speedy metabolism who can seemingly eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Or, once we hit middle age, the common belief is that the power of our metabolism starts to wear off—so we may turn to fad diets or calorie restriction to fight the pounds.
8 Symptoms of Colon Polyps
While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. “Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know...
This State Is Cutting Insulin Costs to Just $30
Over the past few years, one of the strongest pillars of many democratic campaigns has been to lower the cost of insulin. Though the drug is essential and life-saving to the 37.3 million Americans with diabetes, accessing it has been cost-prohibitive to many. The price of the drug spiked 54% from 2014 to 2019, and though it has since dropped about 5%, thanks largely to FDA approvals of generic and biosimilar products, it still hasn’t been cheap enough for many American families to comfortably afford it. In the words of Niketa Calame-Harris, an advocacy chair of the American Diabetes Association: “There are people choosing between rent or insulin, groceries or insulin.”
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