• Why The FDA Just Issued Another Hand Sanitizer Recall

    With all the COVID-related matters we're dealing with right now, we probably didn't need the news that the FDA is recalling even more hand sanitizers, yet here we are. The government agency is warning that 1-propanol is now showing up in hand sanitizers.

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  • Myths About Migraines You Should Stop Believing

    Migraines are the third most prevalent medical issue in the world, with an estimated 12 percent of Americans suffering from them. Migraines can affect children and adults, and they are especially prevalent in women. Ninety percent of sufferers say they can't work or perform their daily routine.

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  • Does Lemon Water Really Help You Lose Weight?

    There are plenty of dodgy weight loss myths out there, from only eating at certain times of the day to the Noom app and its panel of weight loss experts. One of the more prevalent dieting tricks involves imbibing lemon water, a delicious-sounding drink that's far more interesting that plain water.

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  • Alternative Birth Control Options You'll Wish You'd Known About Sooner

    Ladies, we wish we were writing this post about a birth control pill for men. A daily pill designed to stop the production of sperm passed initial safety tests in 2019. It's 2020, and we're still waiting. Don't get your hopes up. We may well be twiddling our thumbs for another nine years.

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  • The Scary Reason You Might Want To Rethink Your Lazy Lifestyle

    We don't think there is anything wrong with sitting still or chilling out at all. But if sitting makes up the bulk of your day -- as it does for those of us with a desk job -- or if YOLO involves eating an extra bag of chips or getting a second serving of dessert, you might want to make a change.

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  • Dr. Pimple Popper Shares Game-Changing Hack To Prevent Maskne

    If you've been covering your face for the last few months, you know that the struggle with mask-related skin problems is real. There is rosacea, heat rash, and mask acne -- or maskne. No one is immune to these woes, not even Adam Friedman, professor of dermatology, who's been getting flare-ups too.

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  • Here Are The Best Teas To Drink When You Have A Sore Throat

    A sore throat can seem like a minor inconvenience, but it's no fun when it hurts to swallow -- and that scratchy, raw pain can linger for days. Now the good news: A minor sore throat is easier to treat than you may think, and it doesn't have to involve medication.

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  • You've Probably Been Doing Squats All Wrong

    When you're crunched for time, there's nothing like a few sets of squats to get your whole lower body in shape. The classic strength move engages your quads, glutes, and hamstrings, not to mention your core and hip flexors. "In life, we squat all the time."

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  • Have You Ever Wondered Why People Sleepwalk? Here's The Reason

    Sleepwalking is one of those things that you may find hard to believe exists unless it actually happens to you. However, the sleep disorder is more common than you think with the Sleep Foundation estimating that sleepwalking affects up to 15 percent of the population.

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  • Here's Why You Should Start Wearing Toe Spacers In Bed

    Whether you're a runner, an avid yogi, or have foot pain, toe spacers can help with a variety of foot ailments. With 7,000 nerve endings in each foot, your feet are constantly absorbing the brunt of the weight you put on them. Toe spacers help alleviate some of the pressure you put on your feet.

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  • This Is The Least Effective Type Of Face Mask, According To Science

    There are a lot of face masks out there, but they aren't all created equal. A shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) means that most of us who don't work in the health field are using non-medical face masks, and it can be hard sorting out the good ones from the bad ones.

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  • The Truth About The 16:8 Diet

    Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now and there's no diet hotter, within this particular sphere, than the 16:8 diet. You don't eat based on whether you feel hungry or full, but rather within a specific eight-hours of the day, fasting the rest of the time.

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  • The Real Reason You Get Back Acne

    Let's face it, any kind of acne (no matter where it is on your body) is never ideal. But while face acne is widely discussed, back acne (also known as bacne) is often forgotten -- unless, of course, you suffer from it. And no matter how often you loofah or scrub, no skincare routine seems to help.

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  • The Real Difference Between Sun Poisoning And Sunburn

    After a particularly blazing hot morning at the beach, your skin is red, blistering, and swelling, and on top of that you have a headache, fever, nausea, and dizziness — it is definitely time to get in the shade. There is really no such thing as a good sunburn; there are particularly bad ones.

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  • The Surprising Mood Disorder Botox Might Help Treat

    Depending on how it enters your body, it could either make you feel horrifically ill or take years off your face. And now scientists appear to have discovered yet another use for botulinium toxin or Botox -- as a treatment for depression.

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