Sneaky Ways Your Nails Could Show Signs Of A Potential Health Issue
Anna Efetova via Getty Images Did you know that your nails can reveal a lot about your health? Visual cues from your nails may be able to signal vitamin deficiencies or illness — and, in serious cases, even melanoma or heart issues. Nail technicians aren’t able to diagnose conditions, but they can help you spot […]
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
PixelsEffect via Getty Images Runny nose, congestion and headache are all among the common COVID symptoms right now. A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms ― like loss of taste and smell, for instance ― were synonymous with a COVID-19 infection. But those symptoms have changed with time. “I think the good news is most […]
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
PixelsEffect via Getty Images Runny nose, congestion and headache are all among the common COVID symptoms right now. A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms ― like loss of taste and smell, for instance ― were synonymous with a COVID-19 infection. But those symptoms have changed with time. “I think the good news is most […]
7 Sneaky Phone Habits That Could Be Signs Of Anxiety
Tim Robberts via Getty Images Your cellphone can not only fuel your anxiety, but certain cellphone habits could be a manifestation of your anxiety. Your cellphone can tell you a lot — the weather, your plans for the weekend, the latest news. Therapists say it can also clue you into how you’re feeling. Specifically, certain […]
My Dad Partakes In ‘Tantric Sex Events’ — And Calls Me To Talk About It. Here’s Why I Like It.
Oscar Wong via Getty Images My phone flashes. It’s my dad calling. I answer: “Hi, Dad!” “Hello, Sprout!” He still uses his childhood nickname for me, even though I am now in my mid-30s and he’s 63. “I had an absolutely wonderful time at the tantra retreat last weekend. Deeply moving stuff. We started with […]
Are You ‘Parentifying’ Your Children? Here’s What You Should Know.
shapecharge via Getty Images Some caregivers fall into the trap of “parentifying” their children. As children grow up, their parents tend to trust them with more responsibilities. Whether it’s doing chores, babysitting younger siblings or playing a more active role in planning weekends, there are many age-appropriate ways for kids to develop skills that will […]
7 Things Dementia Experts Would Never, Ever Do
Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd via Getty Images There are habits you should and shouldn’t practice in order to keep your brain sharp. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, making it the seventh leading cause of death globally. While myriad factors, including genetics and environment, can cause dementia, it can also […]
How Gross Is It To Sleep With A Yellowed Pillow? Let’s Settle Twitter’s Hot Topic.
Image Source via Getty Images It all started with a tweet, which is how major cultural conversations seem to kick off these days. This past weekend, a user on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) shared an image of a pretty gross-looking, yellowish pillow, alongside the caption “[Girlfriend] is mad at me […]
What To Do If You Feel Traumatized By The Latest Mass Shooting
Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A view of the street while police officers close the road as they patrol around the street during inspection after a gunman’s multiple shootings in Maine on October 26, 2023. At least 22 people have been reportedly killed and as many as 60 wounded after a gunman went on a […]
Are You Dealing With A ‘Long Cold’? Here Are The 2 Biggest Signs.
Westend61 via Getty Images So-called long colds can persist for weeks after an initial infection. Cold and flu season is here, and as we barrel toward winter, it’s only going to get worse. Many of us will likely encounter some sort of illness, but our expectation is that we’ll shake it off after a few […]