5 Signs You Should Get A Colonoscopy Before You Turn 45
SDI Productions via Getty Images The recommended age to begin colonoscopy screening is 45, but some people should start sooner. It’s been frequently reported that colorectal cancer rates are increasing in young people in the United States. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, cases of colorectal cancer in people 55 and under have […]
Here’s What It Means If You Can’t Take A Compliment
JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images Being unable to accept compliments could be related to your self-confidence, a fear of being seen or the societal rules that have conditioned you. Have you ever replied to a compliment with a self-deprecating rebuttal? For example, when someone praises your clean home you reply with “Oh, don’t look too […]
New Study Reveals The 1 Simple, Free Activity That Can Improve Mental Health In Minutes
Maki Nakamura via Getty Images A new study showed that teens’ anxiety levels decreased after time in a natural setting. You may have noticed that after a few minutes in the woods, on the lake’s shore or at the river’s edge, you begin to feel… better. More calm, relaxed and at peace. The connection between […]
Feeling Congested? These Foods And Drinks Could Be To Blame
Carlo A via Getty Images Steer clear of the bacon! It can be high in histamines. You know that feeling you get when you’re stuffy, that your sinuses ache and you feel like you can’t breathe? Whether you’re fighting a cold, dealing with allergies or breathing in air pollution, there are many reasons your nose […]
These Bizarre Cold Remedies Have Gone Viral — But Do They Actually Work? We Asked A Doctor.
Daniel de la Hoz via Getty Images The average person catches two to four colds a year, which means most of us will suffer through roughly 200 colds in our lifetime. With so many snotty struggles ahead of us each year, what remedies can we rely on to help us feel better fast? And do […]
What Is Luminal B Breast Cancer? Olivia Munn’s Diagnosis Explained.
Phillip Faraone/VF24 via Getty Images Luminal B breast cancer tends to be more aggressive and often presents at later stages. Actress Olivia Munn announced on Instagram that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Specifically, Munn was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer, which is one of the molecular subtypes of breast cancer, according […]
The 9 Habits Positive Psychologists Swear By For A Fulfilling Life
FreshSplash via Getty Images Taking care of your mental health is important, and you can do so by following an exercise regimen, spending time with friends, meditating and more. Between doomscrolling social media, replacing breakfast with coffee and not getting any fresh air, we are certainly aware of the behaviors that are harmful to our […]
7 Signs You Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents
Halfpoint Images via Getty Images With emotionally immature parents, everything is about them, no matter what is going on in your life. Childhood should be whimsical, nurturing and validating. But for many kids, this just isn’t the case. Some children have parents who may provide for their kids physically but don’t quite understand how to […]
6 Things You Should Never Say To Someone You’re Dining With — And Why
Getty Images Experts say when it doubt, it’s best to avoid commenting on what others eat. “You just always have to be healthy.” A former co-worker used to snarkily say this to me at every group work meal whenever I ordered a salad or something else vegetarian, which I was at the time. She always […]
Want To Avoid Painful Kidney Stones? These Foods Can Help.
Getty Images The citric acid found in citrus helps to prevent crystallization in the kidney. Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel like tiny little mines exploding as the […]