Close up of a hand writing positive affirmations on colorful Post-it notes.
Close up of a hand writing positive affirmations on colorful Post-it notes.

4 Science-Backed Reasons Affirmations Work

Positive self-talk is powerful, studies show.
On woman's back skin smears cream after sun burn.
On woman's back skin smears cream after sun burn.

20 Ways a Sunburn Harms Your Overall Health

The damage they do is more than skin deep.

Picnic on lawn
Picnic on lawn

5 Signs Your Picnic Food Isn’t Safe to Eat

"When in doubt, throw it out," doctors say.
Stressed woman scratching itchy arm after insect bite in a field of peach trees in spring time
Stressed woman scratching itchy arm after insect bite in a field of peach trees in spring time

17 Signs Your Bug Bite Is Something Serious

'Tis the season.
older woman lying in bed
older woman lying in bed

6 Reasons You Feel Tired But Can't Fall Asleep

Here's how to get a better night's rest.
Young sporty woman coughing while walking on the street. Athlete woman affected by air pollution during running training
Young sporty woman coughing while walking on the street. Athlete woman affected by air pollution during running training

What Happens If You Walk in Bad Air Quality

Should you skip your daily steps?
7 Things Your Heart Will Thank You for Doing
7 Things Your Heart Will Thank You for Doing

7 Things Your Heart Will Thank You for Doing

Transform your heart health starting today.
young couple hanging out and walking in Greenwich Village - New York, USA.
young couple hanging out and walking in Greenwich Village - New York, USA.

8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Take a Walk

It's time to start incentivizing your stroll.
A young man sitting up in bed grabbing his chest with a pained look on his face
A young man sitting up in bed grabbing his chest with a pained look on his face

6 Causes of Inflammation Besides Your Diet

The problem may not stem from mealtime.
adult daughter hugging her mother, both smiling
adult daughter hugging her mother, both smiling

How Many Hugs Do You Get a Day?

Science says it may not be enough.
Unrecognizable businesswoman sitting on table in the office with colleagues working in the background
Unrecognizable businesswoman sitting on table in the office with colleagues working in the background

5 Health Risks of Sitting With Your Legs Crossed

Medical experts give insight into this issue.
A beautiful woman wearing a white towel takes a sauna: The sauna is made of wood with a large window with a view of the snow.
A beautiful woman wearing a white towel takes a sauna: The sauna is made of wood with a large window with a view of the snow.

9 Amazing Health Benefits of Saunas

Sweat out those toxins—and more.
young woman reading a book
young woman reading a book

Do This Before Drinking Your Coffee in the Morning

These five steps should come first, experts say.
Older woman lifting weights at the gym
Older woman lifting weights at the gym

Women Over 50 Need to Lift Weights

Here are the top six reasons why, experts say.
woman waking up in bed with back pain
woman waking up in bed with back pain

6 Things Your Lower Back Wants You To Stop

These doctor-approved tips can ease your pain.
Sneezing young girl with nose wiper among blooming trees in park
Sneezing young girl with nose wiper among blooming trees in park

Yes, Your Allergies Are Worse This Year

Here's what's driving the change, experts say.
Woman making gestures of bad smell when opening her automatic dishwasher. Young girl with a face of disgust and holding her nose at the malfunction of one of her appliances.
Woman making gestures of bad smell when opening her automatic dishwasher. Young girl with a face of disgust and holding her nose at the malfunction of one of her appliances.

What Happens If You Never Clean Your Dishwasher

Surprisingly, it doesn't clean itself.
woman sneezing from allergies
woman sneezing from allergies

5 Home Remedies for Allergies That Actually Work

Fight seasonal allergies with these simple tips.
Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor
Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor

What If You Don't Wash Your Jeans for a Month

Experts say you could be risking your health.
Woman talking to her doctor
Woman talking to her doctor

9 Things Your Bladder Will Thank You For

Doctor-approved tips for better bladder health.