Study Finds Heart Attacks May Affect Another Major Part Of Your Body Too
FG Trade via Getty Images The connection between your heart health and brain health is underscored in a recent study. We know heart attacks can take an immediate toll on our cardiovascular system, and potentially a long-term toll as well. Now new research is highlighting another part of the body that may be affected: our […]
The Time It Takes To Fall Asleep Can Reveal A Lot About Your Health
Kilito Chan via Getty Images The length it takes you to fall asleep at night could reveal some insights into your health and well-being, according to sleep experts. After a long day, falling asleep quickly can feel like a blessing. Getting the right amount of sleep can be hard enough as is — especially if […]
5 Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health
Xinzheng via Getty Images Research suggests that consuming more than 250 milligrams of caffeine per day could have a negative impact on anxiety. We rarely think about food in relation to our mental health. We worry about it leading to health issues, such as cardiovascular or gastrointestinal problems, but did you know that different foods […]
The 9 Biggest Signs Of Autism In Adulthood
Westend61 via Getty Images Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are undiagnosed as they […]
Can You Have A Healthy Amount Of Narcissism? Experts Say Yes.
10’000 Hours via Getty Images High self-esteem, the ability to be alone and the ability to set boundaries are all signs of health narcissism. The word narcissism isn’t usually associated with anything positive. Thoughts of a friend who never asks about your life or a parent who puts their needs before yours probably come to […]
Hank Green Has Cancer. Here’s What To Know About Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Monica Schipper via Getty Images YouTube personality and author Hank Green speaks onstage as he discusses his book “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” If you’ve ever crammed for an exam using a YouTube Crash Course, you might have had Hank Green teach you a few things about history, science, math and more. In a new YouTube […]
5 Exercises You Should Never Do If You Have Knee Issues
piranka via Getty Images Certain exercises can make your knee pain worse and even cause further damage, experts say. Knee injuries, knee pain and general wear and tear on the joints are common occurrences for many people ― and they should be considered when picking your workouts. There are many kinds of common knee injuries, […]
I Made A Decision At 17 That Completely Changed My Body. I Kept It A Secret — Until Now.
“My surgery was a secret from everyone I knew,” the author writes. Pramote Polyamate via Getty Images I was 16 when I first learned about the surgery. My mother told me she had heard of something that could help me. Something that could fix me. The lap band surgery would place an adjustable ring around […]
Here’s Why You Need To Be Extra Careful Eating This Popular Seafood
Oscar Wong via Getty Images There are some risks associated with eating raw oysters. In a viral TikTok video with 2.2 million views, TikTok user @malamamaofficial opens a $1 Whole Foods bag of raw oysters, revealing a pea crab in one of the shells. “This is why it’s $1,” the TikTok user says as she […]
After 17 Months As A Nurse, I Had To Walk Away. You Need To Know The Real Reason Why.
via Getty Images As a child, I practiced brain surgery on my Cabbage Patch doll, Sally. Because I wasn’t allowed to use knives, I used a red pen as a scalpel, drawing my incisions on her head. I already knew then that I would one day be a nurse, as I would inform the ones […]