The 6 Worst Foods And Drinks For Your Teeth, According To Dentists
Nico De Pasquale Photography via Getty Images Dentists reveal the foods and drinks that can hurt your teeth and how to counteract them. With the risks of deadly viruses and unexpected disease, it can be easy to forget about your dental health. But it’s important to prioritize. Studies show that there may be a connection […]
Dentists Wish You’d Eat These Foods Differently, For The Sake Of Your Teeth
WIN-Initiative/Neleman via Getty Images Biting into an apple can put stress on your teeth. It’s no secret that what you eat and drink can affect your oral health ― think about enamel-eroding sugars and stain-inducing coffee drinks. But by focusing all of our attention on what we eat, we forget that how we eat and […]
12 Things Doctors Always Do When They Travel To Avoid Getting Sick
martin-dm via Getty Images Doctors share how they stay healthy when they’re traveling. When travelers return home from a vacation, they typically bring cool souvenirs, cherished memories and a broadened perspective on the world. But sometimes they also come home with a terrible cold, digestive problems or other health issues. It’s common to get sick […]
If You Sleep On Your Right Side, We Have News For You
Aja Koska via Getty Images Sleeping on one side may have better benefits than the other. Most of us have a side we prefer to sleep on. Yes, we move around in our sleep but there’s usually that one side that we continuously fall back on. And if lying on your right side is your […]
8 Dermatologist-Backed Habits For Healthy Skin — No Fancy Products Needed
Kosamtu via Getty Images Everyone has different do’s and don’ts for their skin. You can’t go far without hearing about “miracle” products that zap pimples, dissolve wrinkles and reduce swelling in the face. Though there certainly are things that can help with these problems, experts say there are also key habits that can help your […]
The 7 Biggest Issues ER Doctors See The Most During The Summer
JGI/Tom Grill via Getty Images Don’t let these issues ruin your summer fun. Warm weather and longer days will bring many Americans outdoors for cookouts, pool parties and more. But long weekends also lead to more trips to urgent care or even the emergency room, according to experts. The risk for issues like heat stroke, […]
What To Do If Family Members Make Homophobic Comments
Maskot via Getty Images Psychologists share the six ways you can deal with hurtful comments in a homophobic household. Generally, most adults will have conflicts with their parents at some point in their lives. However, people in the LGBTQ+ community can face additional issues if their family members aren’t accepting of their sexuality or gender […]
The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Lyme Disease
Oscar Wong via Getty Images Beware of ticks this summer and pay attention to these signs of Lyme disease. While the arrival of summer brings the opportunity to spend more time lounging on your lawn or hiking woodsy trails, we’re not the only ones excited about the long, warm days ahead: Ticks are most active […]
There’s 1 Huge Mistake People Make When Using Nasal Spray
vgajic via Getty Images Too many of us don’t know how to use nasal spray correctly, and it can hurt our sinuses in the long run. Whether it’s seasonal allergies, sinus infections or a cold, at some point, you are going to want to use a nasal spray to help out your stuffy, irritated nose. […]
If You’re Not Washing Your Bras This Often, Things Can Go South … In Many Ways
Photoevent via Getty Images Although not a visible part of an outfit, a bra helps smooth out your look while also supporting your skin and tissue in a way that can prevent back problems. You’d think that such an important undergarment would be treated with reverence, but most of us just whip it onto a […]