Category Archives: health

Yeast Infection Symptoms and Facts Every Woman Should Know

RELATED: What’s That Itch Down There? You don’t need products to prevent them Gynecologists like to call the vagina a “self-cleaning oven.” That’s because it doesn’t need any help with douches, scented gels, perfumes, and other “feminine” products to stay clean. In fact, rather than helping prevent a yeast infection, these can cause an imbalance… Read More »

Boost Your Mood With Color

We all have natural reactions to color—a clear blue sky can make you feel more peaceful; a bunch of daffodils, more optimistic. So its no surprise that the colors in your home can have an impact on your mood, too. Red, for instance, tends to be stimulating, and blue, calming, says color researcher Nancy J.… Read More »

This Self-Care Twitter Bot Is Here to Try to Make Your Online Life Healthier

While social media can be a great way to connect, online harassment and trolls can sour Internet life; however, a new Twitter bot is trying to make self-care important part of your life online. The bot, which you can find on Twitter @tinycarebot, offers gentle reminders to its followers to improve their health and well-being. Some examples of their encouraging messages… Read More »

The 12 Most Shocking Health Scandals of 2016

WEN users file class action lawsuit over hair loss  Last December, 200 women filed a class action lawsuit against WEN, the hair-care line run by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean. The women in the suit claimed the brand’s sulfate-free cleansing conditioner was causing their hair to fall out. They also said that the product, which… Read More »

Take a Deep Breath: Inhaling the Right Way May Improve Your Memory

When it comes to coping with scary or stressful situations, mental health experts have long given a simple piece of advice: Take a deep breath in through the nose, and out through the mouth. Now, new research suggests that this particular breathing technique really does impact brain activity—and can even improve your memory.  Northwestern University researchers recruited about 100… Read More »

21 Holiday Health Mistakes

You wash bagged lettuce … again You need a salad first course for your holiday feast, so you pick up a ready-to-serve bag of greens at the market. The package says they’re twice washed—but it can’t hurt to give them one more wash, right? Actually it can, says Chapman. “A national microbiological safety panel looked… Read More »

Yes, Your Office's Open Floor Plan Is Ruining Your Productivity

If you’ve had trouble concentrating in an open floor-plan office, you’re not alone. Now, at least you’ve got science on your side: A new study suggests that overheard work conversations can decrease productivity—and increase annoyance—of other employees within earshot, more so than random and meaningless background buzz. Open office plans are becoming increasingly common in… Read More »

21 Reasons You'll Live Longer Than Your Friends

You know the value of a short run Even if you have never trained for a marathon and don’t exactly live in the gym, you may outlive the folks that do just because you jog. The ideal amount of running a person should strive for when it comes to living a long life is 60… Read More »

21 Reasons You'll Live Longer Than Your Friends

You know the value of a short run Even if you have never trained for a marathon and don’t exactly live in the gym, you may outlive the folks that do just because you jog. The ideal amount of running a person should strive for when it comes to living a long life is 60… Read More »

21 Reasons You'll Live Longer Than Your Friends

You know the value of a short run Even if you have never trained for a marathon and don’t exactly live in the gym, you may outlive the folks that do just because you jog. The ideal amount of running a person should strive for when it comes to living a long life is 60… Read More »