Bleach has a reputation for going scorched earth on bacteria. But not everyone is comfortable with using it; bleach can interact dangerously with other common chemicals and has…
Read more Is Bleach Really Necessary for a Clean Home?Slipping achy feet into recovery shoes after a long day or tough workout can feel like getting a mini-massage with every step. It’s a luxe experience, and, clearly,…
Read more Do Recovery Shoes Actually Work?Fatigue is different from simply being tired. When you’re tired, you can sleep, and the sensation goes away. But fatigue goes deeper and starts to interfere with a…
Read more 7 Ways to Reduce Fatigue NaturallyImagine there was something you could do that would not only improve your mood, cognition, and energy, but also lower your chances of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and…
Read more What’s the Easiest Way to Start Strength Training?Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because it is made by the body after the skin receives direct sun exposure. This fat-soluble vitamin is also available…
Read more Do You Need More Vitamin D in Winter?If you’ve been trying to improve your diet but can’t shake the call of sugary treats, you’re not alone. Americans eat way too much sugar. But experts say…
Read more Here’s How to Tame Your Sweet ToothYou may have seen people on social media spritzing hypochlorous acid on their faces, bedding, countertops, and dog blankets. They say the substance can treat skin conditions, like…
Read more Here’s Why People Are Obsessed With Hypochlorous AcidIn the dead of winter, opening your windows might seem like the opposite of a wellbeing hack. But in Germany, it’s a standard practice called lüften: airing out…
Read more The Case for Opening Your Windows Daily—Even in WinterYou might associate compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But the stockings have become a trendy travel and wellness accessory among social-media users—and doctors say…
Read more Here’s How Compression Socks Actually WorkAll over TikTok and other social-media platforms, influencers are hopping on vibration plates. One sits on hers daily to “drain my thyroid.” Another says her “vibe plate” means…
Read more What Are Vibration Plates, and Do They Really Work?People eat quickly for all kinds of reasons. Some have developed the habit because of modern-day time constraints. Others grew up in big families where you needed to…
Read more Is Eating Too Fast Hurting Your Health?For several years, I’ve lived in a part of Maryland where it’s common for other cars to mosey into my lane and then drive well under the speed…
Read more How to Train Your Brain to Be More PatientProtein plays a critical role in nearly every process in the human body, from metabolism and hormone regulation to maintaining muscle mass and healthy skin. Yet research suggests…
Read more 9 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough ProteinLong ago, humans chopped and ground meats and vegetables on natural surfaces like rocks. Eventually, we decided to trade these slab stones for wooden cutting boards. More recently,…
Read more If You Use a Plastic Cutting Board, You Might Be Eating Some of ItCold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it’s become a bonafide…
Read more Is Taking a Cold Shower Good for You?You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term FOMO—fear of missing out—but you may not have heard of FOFO: fear of finding out. It’s a common reason many people don’t…
Read more You’ve Heard of FOMO. But Do You Have FOFO?For some, the day doesn’t begin until the first cup of coffee. But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands,…
Read more Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking CoffeeEach morning, millions of Americans press a single button for a hot cup of coffee. As much as they enjoy the instant comfort, it may have hidden health…
Read more What Happens to the Plastic in Single-Serve Coffee Pods?You prepared thoroughly for a presentation at work, and now you’re dropping wisdom to a packed room. Much as you expected, your colleagues appear wowed and fascinated—except for…
Read more How to Read Facial Expressions, and Why We Get Them WrongFor years, mental health was seen as something that started and ended in the brain. But an expanding field of research is revealing a key player in the…
Read more Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Mood