Wellness

Healthy Skin

Caffeine in Skin Care: Does It Actually Work?

Your morning cup of java can wake your body up; can caffeine do the same thing for your face? Here’s what dermatologists...

By Hilary I. LebowJune 10, 2022

Is Your Hairstyle Harming Your Scalp?

Traction alopecia, itchiness, and slow or no hair growth can be remedied for Black patients — with the right care...

By Tonya RussellMarch 21, 2022

Better Acne Treatments May Be in Our Genes

Scientists have identified 29 new gene variants that are common in people with acne, a discovery that researchers...

By Lisa RapaportFebruary 15, 2022

9 Skin-Care Resolutions Dermatologists Want You to Make in 2022

Skip the sunbed, nix any nicotine habits, and amp up your active ingredients. Here’s why dermatologists want you...

By Claire YoungJanuary 05, 2022

What Are Exfoliating Gloves, and Should You Be Using Them?

You already know it’s important to exfoliate your face. Find out whether dermatologists recommend doing the same...

By Leah GrothJanuary 04, 2022

Fitness

The Best Post-Workout Snacks, According to Sports RDs

Your post-workout bites can help boost your exercise gains by promoting muscle growth and recovery. Here’s what...

By Alexandra EmanuelliJune 23, 2022

6 Hydration Mistakes You’re Making During Exercise

Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right post-workout beverage, finding the right carbs to rehydrate...

By Angela HauptJune 13, 2022

Can Exercise Boost My Gut Health?

Exercise supports a healthy gut microbiome; and a healthy gut may support workout performance, too.

By Carmen ChaiJune 02, 2022

How Fast Do You Actually Lose Fitness?

You lose fitness, strength, and flexibility if you stop exercising. This loss depends on several key factors, ...

By Stacey LastoeApril 20, 2022

7 Workout Supplements: Do They Really Boost Performance?

Some workout supplements claim to enhance your athletic performance, but healthy skepticism is warranted. Here...

By Angela HauptApril 19, 2022

Sleep

How Do the Bacteria in My Gut Affect My Sleep?

Research suggests there’s a connection between a healthy gut and sleep, but the jury is still out on whether certain...

By Markham HeidFebruary 25, 2020

6 Tips for Recovering From a Sleepless Night

Most important is to get back to a good sleep routine the next night, sleep doctors say. Here's how to counter...

By Sheryl Huggins SalomonFebruary 04, 2013

Everyday Health’s Sleep Twitter Chat: Here’s What You Missed

Everyday Health hosted a Twitter chat with top sleep experts about the benchmarks of good quality sleep, and the...

By Jessica MigalaApril 08, 2022

Should You Really Allow Your Pet in Your Bed?

Many pet owners allow their furry friends to share their bed with them, but is this habit helpful or harmful to...

By Stacey LastoeJuly 01, 2010

What Makes Someone a Light or Heavy Sleeper?

Sleep experts weigh in on why some people awaken easily and other sleep soundly all night long.

By Jennifer WarnerAugust 29, 2013

Sex & Relationships

Women and Orgasm: Facts About the Female Climax

Women achieve orgasm through a process first described by sex researchers Masters and Johnson: excitement, plateau...

By Cheryl AlkonJuly 16, 2009

The 4 Best Online Sex Therapy Programs in 2022

Learn about the top online sex therapy programs of 2022, including ReGain, Modern Intimacy, and more.

By Jessica TimmonsJune 07, 2022

STDs, Stigma, and Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth: What’s the Connection?

Research suggests that social stigma and mental health issues put LGBTQ+ young people at greater risk of contracting...

By Milly DawsonSeptember 27, 2018

8 Things You May Not Know About HPV

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in America. Get the truth about HPV symptoms, risk factors...

By Heather BoernerMarch 03, 2011

14 Sex-Positive Wellness Gifts

Sexual self-care, and sex, have been linked to many benefits, from pain relief and stress reduction to promoting...

By Kaitlin SullivanFebruary 12, 2020

Emotional Wellness

We’ve Gone From One Negative News Cycle to Another — Why That’s So Triggering

Plus, here’s how experts say you can take care of yourself if upsetting news headlines have you feeling sad, worried...

By Julia MétrauxJune 24, 2022

LGBTQ+-Friendly Emotional Health Resources

From the Trevor Project to True Colors United to NQTTCN, these groups are here to help when you need it.

By Elizabeth MillardJune 15, 2021

The Best Online Therapy for Anxiety in 2022

Would you benefit from online therapy for anxiety? Check out our review on the best platforms of 2022.

By Sara LindbergJune 17, 2022

5 Ways Travel Is Good for Your Mental Health

A vacation may help you manage burnout, build empathy, and more. Here’s why experts say you should start planning...

By Stacey LastoeJune 17, 2022

Best Online Therapy for Teens in 2022

Considering signing up your teen for online therapy? Here’s everything you need to know.

By Jenny McCoyJune 10, 2022

Alternative Therapies

7 Ways to Practice Breath Work for Beginners

Deep breathing is a form of meditation. Research shows that meditation can reduce anxiety, sharpen memory, treat...

By Brianna MajsiakJune 22, 2018

7 Potential Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture may help you sleep better, ease menstrual cramps, promote relaxation, and more. Here’s what some experts...

By Lauren BedoskyJune 07, 2022

Ear Seeds: How This Acupressure Therapy May Enhance Your Overall Wellness

Ear seeds are small beads or seeds attached to an adhesive material and placed on the ear. Learn more about the...

By Katie RobinsonMay 23, 2022

8 Potential Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is an impressive natural remedy that's widely available. But its perks are anything but ordinary! From...

By Valencia HigueraOctober 05, 2020

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