Surprising Bad Habits That Will Shorten Your Lifespan
While it's no secret that things like unhealthy eating habits and smoking cigarettes can shorten your lifespan, some habits aren't so obviously bad for you.
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Does Charcoal Toothpaste Actually Work?
People are raving how charcoal toothpaste not only whitens teeth, but also makes one's mouth fresh and breath smell better. Various brands have come out with their own versions, claiming that the product actually works. Does it really work, though?
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Why Chapstick Might Be Doing Your Lips More Harm Than Good
Doctors warn that certain types of lip balm could even do more harm than good, because even though they give your lips some measure of relief, your lips are left even more dehydrated than they were before, especially after the thin layer of moisture evaporates.
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What To Do If Your Contact Lens Gets Lost In Your Eye
You blinked and it disappeared... and we're not talking metaphorically. While it almost never happens, your contact lenses really can pull a disappearing act while you're wearing them.
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What Is Lucid Dreaming, The Sleep Technique You Should Be Trying?
When was the last time you can recall you had a dream? Now when was the last time you can recall you not only had a dream, but were able to realize you were in one? If you have had memories of the latter, then you'd know what a lucid dream is.
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The Tragic Truth Of Phantom Pregnancy
Swelling of the breasts, nausea, weight gain — sounds a lot like pregnancy right? Well, not always. A phenomenon called pseudocyesis, or a phantom pregnancy, is when a person's body tells them they are pregnant even though they really aren't.
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The Trick To Treating Dandruff
While dandruff is considered an aesthetic rather than a medical problem, anyone who has suffered with this condition would agree that as soon as you experience it, you immediately want to know how to treat it.
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What Daylight Savings Time Does To Your Body
Oh, daylight savings time. Every spring and autumn, millions of folks either set their clocks forward or back one hour, ostensibly to see more sunshine in a day and maximize daylight hours. But not everyone is happy about having to observe daylight savings time, as it has some major cons.
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The Real Reason Your Eye Is Twitching
Are you ever sitting there, minding your own business, when your eye starts twitching uncontrollably? It may be a minor annoyance, but it may be bad enough that it interferes with your vision. Why does it happen, anyway?
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The Real Reason Some People Are Left-Handed
It sucks being a lefty in a right-handed world. And we're not just talking about having your mug face the wrong way, which is annoying in and of itself — what's the point in having a mug that says something clever when no one can see what it says? Why are people left-handed, anyway?
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What Exactly Is Jamaican Black Castor Oil Good For?
Natural remedies are all the rave. People are switching to natural remedies for the long term benefits and sometimes even cost efficient results they give. Castor oil is just one of the many products amongst natural oils that have become extremely popular.
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Here's What You Use In Place Of Deodorant
In recent years, information about deodorant and the harm it may be causing has entered the mainstream, leaving many of us wondering if we should be using it at all. If that's a concern to you, you might be looking for other options. Here's what you should use in place of deodorant.
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Will Cracking Your Knuckles Really Cause Arthritis?
The act of knuckle cracking is something most of us participate in, but something we don't know much about. We've all heard that cracking your knuckles is bad, can contribute to arthritis, and that it's generally detrimental for bone health, but is it really so harmful?
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The Reason Cotton Swabs Are Horrible For Cleaning Your Ears
If you grew up believing the best way to clean your ears was with a cotton swab, you're not alone — but guess what? You're wrong.
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The Real Reason Some People Need Less Sleep Than Others
The ability to get by on as little as four hours of sleep (without the need for lengthy top-up naps throughout the day) is partly the result of a gene mutation, which allows those that have it to be awake up to 75 more hours a month than the rest of us if they feel like it.
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Is Drinking Cold Water Bad For You?
Most of us would reach for a cold glass of water if we were thirsty. However, according to research, that might not be the wisest decision.
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What Is Rage Yoga?
On a scale of one to kill-me-now, this day is just off the charts. You want to scream, rant, rave, and possibly break things. Believe it or not, we've found you a yoga for that.
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When You Get A Flu Shot, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Getting the flu shot is important, but many choose to skip it. Why? Part of the reason may be due to misconceptions about the vaccine.
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The Reason You Should Be Drinking Aloe Vera Juice
There's a new place to find aloe vera in the grocery store and it's in the beverage aisle. You may be familiar with the benefits of using aloe vera for topical uses like sunburn, dermatitis, acne, and other skin issues, but now drinking aloe vera has popped up as a new trend.
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The Reason Why Your Nipples Itch
There's nothing worse than having an itch you need to scratch but can't — especially if it's your nipples and you're not in a place where you can go digging around inside your bra. It can be made even worse by the fact that you can't think of any good reason as to why they're so itchy.
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The Reason Neck Cracking Is A Worse Habit Than You Think
Are you a serial neck cracker? According to Steven Messe, MD, "The risk of cracking is not entirely understood. The vertebral arteries run into the bones of the spinal column of the neck," he continued, and ''you can potentially end up blocking that artery when you crack your neck."
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The Reason You Keep Waking Up At 3 A.m.
There's nothing more important than getting your beauty sleep — it's called beauty sleep for a reason. That's why it's so frustrating when you can't get to sleep or find yourself waking up at 3 a.m. once you do. Why the middle of the night wake-up call?
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Here's Why You Get Razor Burn So Bad
Despite hating the cold, most of us love fall and winter because it lets us avoid the unnecessary trauma that comes with shaving. Shaving can leave your legs feeling smooth and looking great or it could leave you with bumps and a burn that remind you of nothing but the pain associated with the task.
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Here's Why Your Eyes Water When You Yawn
Doctors don't completely understand why we yawn in the first place. But they do have an idea why our eyes sometimes water when we yawn.
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Here's How Often You Should Change Your Razor
Shaving can be a dreaded chore that people factor into their everyday regimen. Whether it's shaving your face, legs, arms, or pubic area, it can be a pretty tedious routine. However, one of the biggest mistakes people make in shaving is not changing the blade.
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What Happens When Your Alarm Wakes You During REM Sleep
You're in the middle of a super intense dream, all of a sudden your alarm goes off, and you wake up with a powerful jerk. What does this mean for you?
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Is Tattoo Ink Vegan?
From trendy, tiny, minimalist tattoo designs to big bold colored graphics, tribal styles, and meaningful sayings, tattoos are everywhere. And we can't help but think, is tattoo ink vegan?
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