Health

The Real Reason Your Feet Swell When Pregnant, And What To Do About It

Pregnancy. Your skin glows, your hair grows like crazy, and, oh yeah, you experience a torrent of unpleasant side effects, ranging from bleeding gums, to indigestion, and you have to pee like every second (via BabyCenter). Meanwhile, swollen feet are also common when you have a bun in the oven.

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The Truth About Plant-Based Milks

With the growing demand for items that don't use animal products, plant-based milks like almond, hemp, oat, and coconut have been flying off the shelves.

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Here's What You Need To Know Before Getting A Hair Transplant

For anyone that's noticed their once thick mane is feeling a bit thinner, or if your shower drain appears to be clogging on the daily with your hair after a rinse, then we feel you. Thinning hair or baldness is stressful and is a subject that can be difficult to put a positive spin on.

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Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Baby Carrots

Since baby carrots made their debut on supermarket shelves in the 1980s, carrot consumption went up nearly 33 percent, according Dr. Weil. Over the decades, they've provided a quick option for a boost of veggies and an easy snack. But, recently, various groups have called their purity into question.

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This Type Of Yoga Will Do Wonders For Your Anxiety

Whether or not you're a yoga junkie, you may have heard of yin yoga. Here's why this type of yoga will do wonders for your anxiety.

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Here's What Chin Acne Is Telling You About Your Health

Maybe the first time it happened to us, we were getting ready for a middle school dance, crammed into a friend's tiny bathroom with four other girls as we examined our faces and applied too much blue or silver eye shadow: a huge chin pimple. During adolescence it's virtually guaranteed.

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The Best Stretches To Do When You Get Out Of Bed

The way you start your morning can often set the tone for the day, and making sure you're connected to your body is the perfect place to start. The classic full-body stretch is wonderful, but a few extras may help wake you up more fully. These are the best stretches to do when you get out of bed.

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Try This If You Can't Stop Stress Eating Before Bed

With the absolute dumpster fire of a year we've all had, combined with spending more time at home, endless Zoom calls, and constantly checking the news, it's no surprise that some are dealing with late-night stress eating. If you find yourself in a stare-off with the fridge, you're not alone.

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The Real Reason You Should Use A Natural Deodorant

Many conventional deodorants are loaded with harmful chemicals that do more than just clog your pores and make you sweat less. The real reason you should use natural deodorant is to prevent the complications that came from wearing conventional deodorants. Learn more about making the switch.

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Should You Eat Fruit On An Empty Stomach?

Are there any benefits and drawbacks to eating fruit on an empty stomach? There are conflicting camps when it comes to when you should be eating fruit, but there may be some advantages to eating fruit on an empty stomach you haven't considered.

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This Common Cooking Ingredient Could Be The Key To A Healthy Scalp

If you suffer from a dry and itchy scalp and are looking for ways to make your hair healthier, the key could be one common cooking ingredient.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Wearing Pointed Toe Shoes

Foot problems are the worst — ask anyone who's ever struggled with them and they'll tell you that foot pain seems to affect nearly everything. It goes without saying that shoes can severely help or hamper your feet's ability to support the rest of your body.

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Plank Variations You Should Know For The Ultimate Core Workout

Lets face it. We'd rather be doing most anything else than planking. Stretched out, resting on our elbows and forearms with our knees off the ground, shaking violently as we count down what feels like the longest seconds of our lives. The plank has (somehow) made it into many exercise routines.

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Does Birth Control Really Make You Gain Weight?

Choosing your type of birth control is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your life. And unfortunately, it's not an easy one to make. That being said, there are many different methods of contraception to choose from that vary in terms of effectiveness, methodology, hormone levels and more.

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Why You Should Be Eating More Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes pack a big nutritional punch, offering vitamin A, magnesium, and fiber to your daily diet. You should be eating more sweet potatoes because of their dense nutritional profile and metabolism-boosting qualities. This is why the orange root vegetable is so good for you.

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This Is How Eating Shellfish Can Cause Acne

If your skin has been breaking out, and you've already tried all kinds of cleansers and remedies, it may be a matter of how much shellfish you're eating.

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Tips And Tricks That Will Actually Help Slow The Aging Process

Sure, getting older has its perks — wisdom, confidence, rewarding relationships, and often, more financial stability. All of that is great — but that doesn't mean we want to look our age! Why else do so many of us have an arsenal of anti-aging creams and serums in our bathrooms?

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Why Intermittent Fasting Won't Help You Lose Weight

Intermittent fasting may seem to be every dieter's dream. After all, you only need to refrain from eating for a certain number of hours of the day -- and yes, the time you spend sleeping does count! How sweet is that? Just keep hitting the snooze button ...

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The Truth About Preventative Botox

We've all heard of Botox, the brand name for the "neuromodulator" or toxin that doctors have been using for years to help reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. It's FDA approved for people eighteen and over, though most people using Botox are significantly older.

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This Is The Leafy Green With The Most Nutrients

If you haven't been living under a rock for the last 10 years, you'll know how quickly kale rose to prominence as the millennial leafy green of choice. But which leafy green really packs the most nutrients? Learn which leafy green to buy for the most nutritional bang for your buck.

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Here's How To Prevent Painful Charley Horses

A charley horse, the sudden cramping that can seize your calf, foot, or foot, can be debilitating. Learn how to prevent painful charley horses so you aren't struggling after exercise or when you go to bed at night. Stretching and hydrating can help with charley horses.

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Why You Should Be Eating More Oily Fish

If you're already working on your health regime and stocking up on lean chicken and turkey for protein, you might want to reconsider and pick up some oily fish.

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What It Really Means When Your Feet Are Always Cold

If you find that no matter what — after adding layer after layer of socks — your feet are constantly cold, it may be time to look into some of the underlying reasons for this. This is what it really means when your feet are always cold and what to do about it.

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Here's How To Keep Yourself From Sleepwalking

While to some of us, sleepwalking is a funny plot point in TV shows and movies or a listed side effect on those long-winded pharmaceutical commercials, to many people it's a very real occurrence that can sometimes be scary or unsettling to experience.

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Here's Why Experts Are Worried About The Warrior Diet

Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle choice that has become increasingly popular of late for its potential health benefits and its ability to help people manage their weight. During fasting, many positive things happen in your body. Insulin levels drop significantly, which helps to burn fat.

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What It Really Means If Your Fingers Feel Numb

Experiencing numbness in your hands? It's not necessarily a reason to panic. While numbness can be totally harmless and go away on its own, it can also be the result of something more serious, so it's important to alert your doctor if it persists or you're experiencing other symptoms alongside it.

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This Is What Happens When You Stop Wearing Antiperspirant

Our day-to-day morning routine most likely involves putting on some kind of deodorant or antiperspirant. But if you decide to go antiperspirant free or if you're switching to natural deodorants that don't stop sweat, be warned that you will find your armpits are stinkier, but only at first.

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