Category: Health

More and more states are passing laws allowing the use, sale, or cultivation of marijuana. For example, Pennsylvania recently passed the medical marijuana law this […]

A hamstring sprain is a common injury for anyone who runs short distances, including soccer players and runners. Maybe you’ve pulled yours already. The Nordic […]

Blue balls are slang for an uncomfortable and often painful feeling for the guys downstairs, and it happens to some, not all, guys. But did […]

Calluses, those areas of hard, thickened skin on the arms and legs, are part armor and part harm. Gymnasts are fixated on shaving them off; […]

An effective bodyweight training program can get you in shape and even build muscle, but “effective” is not the same for everyone. Some people can […]

Rice porridge is a popular first food for babies. It is also high in arsenic, according to the Food and Drug Administration , so if […]

iOS / Android: Pancakes, burrito bowls, and pizza seem good after a tiring workout, but eating out without breaking your meal plan can be a […]

Stadium food is terribly expensive and unhealthy, but it’s part of the fun of playing ball. And even if you’re trying to diet, you’ll be […]

Despite the fact that bike rental riders are often helmeted and inexperienced, their safety record is higher than that of other cyclists. The researchers aren’t […]

The perfect smear of toothpaste you see on a toothpaste box and all this ad is misleading. This is much more than adults need and […]

I, and every new parent I know, have a fear of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome , better known as SIDS. It is the leading cause […]

Diet and exercise are important parts of a weight loss plan , but calorie counting apps are only good for tracking half of the equation: […]

For many lifters, the bench press is the “gold standard” for developing upper body strength, but its reputation calls for a lot of selfish ignorance […]

You will soon see the words “partially genetically engineered” in small print on many food packages. Activist groups have spent millions of dollars fighting this […]

Most of all you hear about new drugs. Pharmaceutical companies may charge higher fees for new drugs before generics are on the territory, so it’s […]

This video explains why we always hear about promising therapies for, say, cancer, even though very few of these advances have ever appeared in the […]

If you’ve ever wanted to learn a variety of new exercises for specific muscle groups, visit MuscleWiki. It’s free, easy to use, and even calculates […]

If a condom breaks, if you missed a pill, if you are assaulted, and you are worried that it could lead to the birth of […]

Zika, a virus thought to cause brain defects in Brazilian babies, may begin to emerge in the southern United States this summer. This is already […]

You may not want to swallow the gum, but if you do, it won’t kill you. And he wouldn’t have stayed in the stomach for […]

We all want to know the secrets of how to get rid of a hangover , but have you ever wondered how you get away […]

Prescription pain relievers sound pretty intimidating from the headlines. Some people who take them switch to heroin, and some die from overdose. The problem is […]

Wondering how you are most likely to die? Skip online quizzes and painful daydreams and satisfy your curiosity with this grim government chart. The data […]

Good news for people who buy organic milk and beef, these foods may actually contain more good omega-3 fatty acids than their non-organic counterparts. Not […]

Swim for fitness. It sounded easy: I already knew how to swim. So one day I was standing on the pool deck and looking at […]

The two most important things to consider in the gym are safety and how much you can lift. For some people, it’s one thing or […]

Some of the people who need emergency contraception the most are the people who are perhaps the most embarrassed (or have the most difficulty) when […]

It’s not just doctors and nurses who have to worry about carrying disease-causing bacteria on their hands. As a patient, you should also wash your […]

You can’t eat complete shit and then kick your ass to magically erase those calories: it’s not that easy. If you want to make lasting, […]

Shortly after visiting the emergency room or any major medical procedure, bills start popping up in the mail. Some look like duplicates, many are difficult […]

Remember how you were treated with fluoride as a child? They are suitable for adults as well, although not all dentists regularly offer them to […]

When it’s too hard to deny yourself a cigarette, eat that donut, or splurge on a new coat, tell yourself instead to wait just 10 […]

Listeria is now sold in Starbucks sandwiches. But that’s not all: reviews for a microbe dangerous to the fetus have included – in just the […]

Dear Lifehacker, I have a colleague who swears Shakeology’s Meal Replacement shakes. I was shocked to see that a thirty-serving container cost $ 130! Is […]

Thinking of giving up shampoo? Probably best to wash your hair the time of the time, than to wash the lather every day, but if […]

Dumbbells are an overlooked workhorse in the exercise world. They’re great at your home gym , and you can always grab a few, even from […]

You typically sprint intervals on a moving treadmill, alternating between resting and running at maximum speed, but try this advanced turn: leave either treadmill off […]

Imagine a healthy meal: lots of vegetables, maybe some pasture meat or free-range eggs, lovingly cooked from scratch at home. Quickly calculate how many of […]

Needles are not fun, especially for children. While we mentioned earlier that cartoons and video games can distract both children and adults from the pain […]

Chronic stress from overwork, lack of sleep, or drama in a relationship can negatively impact your ability to learn, concentrate, and remember things. This TED-Ed […]