Category: Health

Hookahs are growing in popularity, but if you’re wondering because you’ve heard that they are “safer” than other methods of smoking, we have bad news […]

It’s no secret that doctors sometimes cannot help but pay attention to body weight while observing larger patients. If you think your real health problems […]

Bench press can be scary as hell; I still have nightmares about being crushed to death and meeting my death at the NYC sports club, […]

If you check your Fitbit or Apple watch every morning to see how well you slept, I humbly declare that you should stop right now […]

Sometimes you need a vacation from vacation. Travel can be stressful, especially in some cases. For example, family vacation has drama built into it, no […]

Oat milk, almond milk, pea milk, and other plant-based drinks are all over the place, so it might seem like people are suddenly giving up […]

Men and women have skin, they live on the same earth with the same sun overhead, and both are prone to skin cancer. (In fact, […]

Eight types of allergens must be listed on food labels: milk, soy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish. But new research shows sesame […]

I hate to discourage people from doing something simple, quirky, and almost free. But here’s the thing: it’s best not to get yourself a sunburn […]

Any physically difficult sport is also difficult mentally. Seven miles after running 10 miles, a part of your brain will try to talk you into […]

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 […]