Category: Health

Anyone who has ever had a period knows that the accompanying mood swings, fatigue, and cramps can be severe . Of course, everyone is different […]

At least two young people have been injured by bison in national parks over the past week. It’s mating season now, so bulls are more […]

Intermittent fasting is not magic, but it works well as a weight loss aid for people who manage to stick to it. If that’s you, […]

We asked about your gym etiquette and you answered! Rather, he asked. Lot. Thanks! Today we’re going to answer the tricky question of what to […]

Every summer, there is terrible news about people getting infected – and sometimes even dying – from microbes in the water. Here’s what you should […]

Creatine is a rarity in the workout supplement world: it really works, and it’s cheap and safe. If you’re trying to build muscle or lift […]

Homemade and fake alcoholic beverages can contain methanol, and the chemical has killed 19 people in Costa Rica this summer. Most of the alcohol you […]

Cream or spray , mineral or chemical, with or without high SPF – there are many characteristics for which you can choose a sunscreen. But […]

There is something so summery about grilled food . You can cook it outdoors on your own guided campfire version, without any of the hassle […]

Well, we’ve come to the end of the playground fitness competition, although if you’re having fun, you certainly don’t need to stop. I’ve gotten better […]

Good news for adults who have not yet received the HPV vaccine: A government advisory group recently voted to recommend a vaccine for men under […]

Last year we told you about Bad News , a web game that teaches you misinformation by putting you in the role of a trolling […]

Some of us love mosquitoes more than others. I believe that I am one of the most delicious people; I get a lot of bites […]

You can search Google for a recipe for anything, including sunscreen. Places like Pinterest have plenty of instructions on how to mix natural oils with […]

For decades we have been able to buy devices that reproduce sounds that are supposed to repel mosquitoes, and for as many decades they have […]

Walk around any vitamin store and you will be lost among the myriad of pills and powders, each claiming to benefit your workouts by boosting […]

Some insects can only live in the freshest and purest water. The rest are happy in any old muddy swamp. Scientists can use insects in […]

You may not think of Europe as a place to get your vaccines before you go on vacation, but measles has hit an all-time high […]

Researchers were able to correctly guess the health status of some people by analyzing their Facebook posts, according to a new study . The people […]

I have nagged children about unpleasant procedures (sucking out snot, cutting nails) so many times that I’m a pro. But when the doctor told me […]

You probably keep medicines out of the reach of young children and don’t dream of leaving harsh cleansers out of the reach of your children. […]

For several months I struggled with my grip on the ascent; I found the bar to slip out of my hands during the deadlift, although […]

Last month, a study found that people who ate ” ultra-processed ” foods (like cereals and muffins) ate more calories and gained more weight than […]

When the hospitals run out of blood, there is no way to just order more – the blood banks have to inform volunteers like you […]

Jessica Biel and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly lobbied yesterday against tightening medical benefits for vaccines in California. The states differ in the requirements for […]

I used to feel awkward and uncomfortable pointing the camera at myself in the gym. My thoughts were something like this: I’m not an Instagrammer […]

Cycling safely does not always mean sticking to the side of the road. In fact, when cyclists try to stay away from cars, they can […]

For years, I trudged to the gym at 5 a.m., even before sunrise and before the New York City garbage trucks began their daily commute […]

It’s pretty obvious why you want to keep personal information such as passwords and credit card information private. But the medical data may not be […]

We all stepped onto the old analogue scale and insisted that the number was wrong – it must be the scale! But is buying expensive […]

You have a good pair of shoes, a supportive sports bra (if needed), and comfortable clothing. But when you go for a run, there is […]

Some of us roam this Earth knowing that no matter how close we sit to a citronella candle, no matter what clothes we wear, and […]

Rest days are important, but how important are they to running? Beginner programs, such as the 5K couch, often start with three days of running […]

We humans breathe oxygen – you probably knew this – and we breathe out carbon dioxide. In confined spaces, carbon dioxide can accumulate in the […]

People may not always include this in their before and after photos, but loose skin is a fairly common by-product of significant weight loss. While […]

The most effective way to lift a weight is to raise it and then lower it. Sounds simple, right? But sometimes we find it difficult […]

When Apple announced this week that it will add a menstrual cycle tracker to Apple Watch , they very carefully emphasized that the data you […]

Have you ever worried that you might fail the bench press and be pinned down by the barbell? You are not alone – this is […]

Most of us have experienced a vague feeling of being “scorched” by work, but now there is a concrete definition of what that really means. […]

The last few weeks before the marathon are a special hell. Constant training has been your top priority for several months. Now, all of a […]