Category: Body

So, in allergy season, you sneeze and rub your eyes. Who is not? Allergies are so common that many of us can manage our symptoms […]

You rarely, if ever, need to remove earwax yourself. Earwax is good! I know it. I am really. And yet— though I know better —sometimes […]

If you feel like allergy season is getting worse every year, you probably don’t realize it. Scientists studying the timing and movement of pollen have […]

According to a leaked draft of an upcoming Supreme Court ruling , Roe v. Wade is on the verge of being overturned. What happens to […]

Do you have a closet in the bathroom or in the kitchen full of medicines that you don’t use? Those antibiotics you should have finished […]

If you have periods, you know about premenstrual syndrome. PMS, as it is commonly known, is a collection of physical and emotional troubles that can […]

One of my biggest takeaways from first aid and CPR classes is that if you need a medical emergency, do it with a friend. After […]

I’m not sure who decided Tucker Carlson is the person to listen to when you want to learn how to be more manly (it was […]

It’s 2022 and people are still saying that exercises like running or squats will “ruin your knees.” And this nonsense needs to stop. Knees don’t […]

Showering is one of the biggest uses of water in a typical residential home, according to the EPA. You don’t want to use too much […]

Can anything spice up hay riding more than worrying about how many calories you’re burning while doing it? Impossible, right? So, let’s take a look […]

Food allergies suck, whether you have one yourself or need to keep an eye on your child or loved one to make sure they don’t […]

There are many reasons why you might want to keep your birth control secret, but it’s not really a reason – it’s your body and […]

The term “brain fog” can mean many different things, from afternoon drowsiness after a bad night’s sleep to short-term memory loss associated with dementia. Generally […]

Ringworm is a fungal skin infection. So is an athlete’s foot. So does the athlete’s itch. All these ailments are essentially the same in different […]

Masturbation is a normal part of human physiology, but we (as a society) have managed to invent dozens of really bizarre myths just to make […]

All surgeries, whether medical or cosmetic, have one thing in common: you will be cut, even if only a little. The cuts leave scars, which […]

America is one of the busiest countries in the world: we work more hours , take fewer vacations, and experience more stress than almost any […]

We know that if we want to maintain our health, prevention and early detection of diseases or disorders is key. However, regular doctor visits can […]

Most of us, including myself, spend a significant part of the day sitting – usually on chairs or sofas. Sitting all day is not good […]

The world doesn’t need to know when you’re shitting. Of course, this is a normal function of the body, for which no one needs to […]

Mono is a disease that most often affects teenagers and young adults, the main symptoms of which are excessive fatigue and ridicule because of who […]

In addition to our skin and our hair , winter can also take a toll on our eyes—and for many of the same reasons. When […]

In the United States, school sex education classes don’t really teach you about sex; in most cases they are just trying to scare you away […]

Faster, how are you holding the phone? Does its bottom rest against your little finger while you wrap your index, middle, and ring fingers around […]

When the temperature is low and you are outside, your fingers quickly become cold and stiff. Depending on the weather and the duration of exposure, […]

You can floss, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, have your teeth cleaned twice a year, and use your mouthwash at the right […]

I don’t want to scare you, but everyone will die. Even you. Even if you try hard not to think about it. Below are the […]

After brushing and flossing, the rinse completes the triple dental care. But do we really need all three steps? Dentists wouldn’t dare tell you to […]

Many signs can tell you that you are becoming an old person. Your neighbors suddenly seem loud and obnoxious instead of hosting amazing parties, for […]

Not only can cold and dry winter air be problematic for your skin , it can also cause some unwanted changes in your hair and […]

When you feel a sneeze coming, you build all that anticipation: you shut up, your elbow is up and ready, you have a tissue handy, […]

Every January I promise to improve my flexibility by constantly stretching. And yet, when it comes to my stretching workout, it’s my fault that I […]

“Turn on the light! You ruin your eyes! “ I grew up with warnings like this, followed by the flip of a switch almost every […]

Most often, abortions are performed in the early stages of taking the miscarriage pills. This method – medical abortion – is simple and safe, but […]

Who among us does not sometimes wake up with a sore neck or find that our back is not feeling well after sitting or standing […]

Spoilers ahead for And Just Like …, the HBO Max reboot of Sex and the City , though the news is hard to ignore, whether […]

While machine tattooing is considered the norm in the tattoo industry, another tattoo technique is becoming more and more popular – the poke and poke […]

A stock of emergency contraception can be a good way to make sure you have it when you need it, or that you can lend […]

Our bones often become less dense as we age, which can lead to osteoporosis and potentially fractures if bone loss continues. Postmenopausal women are statistically […]