• The Real Reason You Should Be Sleeping In A Cold Room

    We all have our preferences when it comes to bedroom temperatures. But what if we told you doctors have actually said sleep quality improves when you sleep at a specific temperature range... and that range doesn't go toward the higher end of the thermostat?

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  • The Truth About Skin Tags

    While skin tags are completely harmless, they can be pretty annoying, especially if you're constantly catching them on things. Do they ever cause problems, though, and can you get them removed?

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  • This Is What Really Causes Birthmarks

    Birthmarks are fascinating things. According to BabyCenter, over 80 percent of babies are either born with a birthmark or develop one in their first few months.

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  • Does Acupuncture Really Work?

    If you're suffering from chonic pain, getting pricked by a number of long, thin needles in different places might sound counterintuitive to you. But in the hands of a licensed and experienced acupuncturist, the needles could be the first step on your path towards recovery.

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  • The Truth About Acupuncture

    While not exactly a natural remedy, it's considered alternative medicine, and it involves inserting super-thin needles into specific points of a person's body to address complaints from chronic headaches and back pains to blood pressure problems.

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  • Can Eyes Really Change Color?

    If you're wondering if your eyes can ever just change color, the answer is yes - but the reasons vary, and they're not all benign.

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  • The Truth About Your Thinning Hair

    If you notice your hair isn't quite as thick and lustrous as it once was, you're not alone. For those who have experienced (or are currently dealing with) with thinning hair, it can be stressful, and at times, it can even be alarming.

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  • Do Weighted Blankets Really Work?

    Weighted blankets are believed to one of the best solutions for those who have trouble sleeping. They have been used for decades, and are popular with adults and children who have autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), insomnia, or anxiety. But do weighted blankets really work?

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  • The Real Reason Moles Suddenly Appear

    Almost everyone has a beauty mark or two. The harmless skin growths — or melanocytic naevi — that are brown or black in hue are usually called "moles." Moles usually pop up around childhood, but new ones can appear during adulthood as well.

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  • The Truth About Organic Tampons

    While we understand what organic food means, we have many questions about organic tampons — for example, what's the difference between a regular tampon and an organic tampon?

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  • Does Sugar Really Make Kids Hyper?

    Food culture is crawling with myths: swallowed gum stays in your stomach for ever; brown eggs are better than white; microwaving food destroys its nutritional value... and too much sugar makes kids hyper. But does it?

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  • Is DIY CoolSculpting Dangerous?

    CoolSculpting has become so popular, in fact, that some have taken to finding their own way to do it to themselves at home. But is DIY CoolSculpting dangerous?

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  • What Kristen Bell Really Eats In A Day

    Kristen Bell is a fantastic actress, and she's in pretty killer shape. So what exactly does her diet look like? Here's what Kristen Bell really eats in a day.

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  • Does Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?

    There are many reasons to be thankful for coffee. It can wake you up with a jolt, kick your backside into gear, and when prepared with a few amazing extras, it can make for a pretty amazing beverage. There is one thing that coffee gets a bad rap for — stunting growth, of children specifically.

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  • Things You Should And Shouldn't Do When Cleaning Nose Piercings

    When you have a new nose piercing, it's a good idea to know exactly what you should and shouldn't do when it comes to cleaning. While good hygiene and keeping the touching to a minimum is a given, Refinery29 reports that a daily nose cleaning routine is crucial to avoid infection and other nasties.

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  • Things You Should And Shouldn't Do When Cleaning Ear Piercings

    Why is it that every time we go to get a new piercing (be it a rook piercing, a conch piercing, or just a regular lobe piercing) we seem to get care information that conflicts with every other piece of advice we've been given? Here's what you should and shouldn't do.

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  • The Truth About Weighted Blankets

    Sleep may come naturally in nature, but it is a fact that anxiety-ridden humans need help getting rest from time to time. Enter the weighted blanket, which WebMD says is a longtime sleep solution for both adults and children who have autism spectrum disorders or may suffer from anxiety.

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  • Should You Push Your Cuticles Back?

    Your cuticle is the area on the nail bed where the almost translucent, extremely thin tissue grows tightly over your nail. You might think that if you can see your cuticles, you should remove them. But is there any real reason to push them back, or more drastically, cut them?

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