Category: Health

Supplements are not regulated as medicines. Their creators do not need to prove that they are safe or effective. Let’s talk about some of the […]

Bingeing episodes can be terrifying. They are like the out-of-body experience as you watch yourself in a frenzied diet, seeking every bite of flavor you […]

Doubtful health claims, such as a cafe saying that a certain juice “detoxifies” you, can make you roll your eyes at people who fall in […]

If you are completely satisfied with your health, do not read this article. It’s not for you. Pat yourself on the shoulder and get rid […]

Runners are often advised to slowly increase their weekly mileage. The 10% rule says that you must add 10 percent to your total miles this […]

We hear it over and over again: if you want to prevent heart disease, limit your saturated fat intake. In fact, saturated fat does not […]

Dear Lifehacker, I like to train without additional equipment , but some people tell me that it is not effective enough to really build muscle. […]

Your child has a runny nose. You think you will stop at the pharmacy to buy something to make him feel better. Not so fast! […]

Humans are not always intelligent, especially when it comes to health and fitness. We suffer from certain cognitive biases – inherent errors in the way […]

We’ve heard these claims before, but now that February has come, they are back: chocolate is full of antioxidants. Its numerous health benefits have been […]

Like other plump kids, I was teased. I went to high school where everyone had their own problems, so it didn’t last long. However, there […]

What if I told you that if you dropped even one word from your vocabulary, you would instantly become better at fitness (and in life)? […]

You’re sick, you blow your nose into a napkin, and then … you look, right? Shouldn’t green goo mean something? In fact, snot comes in […]

X-rays and CT scans use radiation to make beautiful pictures. We put up with the small risk of radiation, because letting the doctor look inside […]

If you are a “skinny” person trying to put on weight, you will probably feel like a second-class citizen when you research on the Internet. […]

I have heard many reasons why people do not follow their diets. One of the most quoted is “life gets in the way”. A wedding, […]

Positive thinking can be a great way to motivate yourself to maintain healthy habits … but also negative messages such as fear of failure. A […]

When you are on a diet, the question is not “if” but “when” you get hungry. Here are some ways to curb hunger and keep […]

Sometimes it seems like the only exercise options for pregnant women are light swimming, gentle yoga, and gentle walking on the pillow field. But if […]

If you’ve been interested in health and fitness at all, you’ve probably seen the options “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” “eat […]

Boil the meat bones for a few hours and you have a delicious clear brown liquid that can be used to make soup or, if […]

Is it harder to run fast and lift weights during your period? Many athletes say yes, but science is lagging behind, so it’s hard to […]

Many people tend to worry about their fitness routine. They want to optimize everything, which leads to overthinking and ultimately inconsistency. If that sounds like […]

Juicing proponents say it’s a great way to add more vitamins and phytonutrients to your diet. Fruit juice has also been criticized as a sugary […]

If you are a woman who has tried to lose weight, you may have noticed something: it is difficult. Much more difficult than just cutting […]

Many people believe that you can “target” fat loss with certain exercises, such as crunching belly fat. However, the truth is that no amount of […]

We’ve all asked Dr. Google about health problems, but sometimes, instead of good advice, you’re likely to find exaggerated pseudoscience. The Medical Library Association has […]

Most doctors will advise you to recover from a concussion by resting and waiting for the symptoms to clear up. But the latest research shows […]

Today you’re on a diet and you feel like you can’t be stopped … until your coworker hands you a cupcake. It’s just one, you […]

When you struggle to climb stairs the day after a hard workout, should you view your soreness as proof that you’ve worked hard , or […]

Calluses from the gym are both a blessing and a curse at the same time. On the one hand, this is a sign that you […]

Should you try your post-marathon massage tent? Do regular rubdowns to aid recovery while exercising? Research shows that sports massage may not always do what […]

You’ve probably guessed that “natural” on the product label means very little . But what about more specific labels, like hormone-free or antibiotic-free eggs? In […]

Benjamin Franklin once said that there are three inevitability in life: death, taxes, and too much fitness information. Okay, he didn’t say that last one, […]

As people striving for fitness, we are automatically accustomed to distinguishing between “healthy” and “unhealthy” activities. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator? Definitely great. […]

When you need to dose a teaspoon of medicine, it is tempting to reach for the teaspoon. Makes sense, right? But kitchen spoons come in […]

Calorie counting is central to treadmill screens, food labels, and even restaurant menus . But if you’re trying to lose weight (or just keep an […]

Visiting your pediatrician can be fun, up to the point where the nurse or doctor pulls out the hypodermic needle. But if you have a […]

Wearables are great, but they can’t do the job for you . Recent research confirms what we’re talking about: these devices are great for facilitating […]

It happens to everyone. You start to make progress, feel good about the changes you made, and then your closest people will try to sabotage […]