1 of 10 What is Lyme disease? by Alison Mango Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by deer ticks. About 70% to 80% of people develop a telltale “bulls-eye rash“, and if they do, antibiotics can cure the infection. Left untreated, however, it can cause symptoms that… Read More »
1 of 10 What is Lyme disease? by Alison Mango Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by deer ticks. About 70% to 80% of people develop a telltale “bulls-eye rash“, and if they do, antibiotics can cure the infection. Left untreated, however, it can cause symptoms that… Read More »
1 of 18 The naked truth by Nicole Yorio Jurick You’ve heard it before: Life changes when you have a baby. But psst, your postpartum sex life is different, too, sometimes in shocking ways (your boobs do what?). “Giving birth comes with big physical and emotional changes,” says Hilda Hutcherson, MD, professor of obstetrics and… Read More »
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1 of 12 What is narcissism, exactly? by Catherine DiBenedetto In today’s world, the term “narcissistic” has come to mean little more than vain. But narcissism is far more complex than that. It exists in many shades along a continuum from extra-healthy ego to pathological grandiosity. A large 2009 study estimated that 6% of people… Read More »
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1 of 17 Are you an introvert? by Amanda MacMillan When do you tend to feel the most energized: after a party with lots of friends and strangers, or after a day of solitude and quiet reflection? If you chose the latter, you may consider yourself an introvertsomeone who feels easily exhausted by social interaction… Read More »
1 of 27 How to be a happier person by Alison Mango Some people just ooze happiness: They always seem to be smiling and having fun, and let negative emotions and experiences roll off their backs. But if you think there’s no way you could possibly ever be that way, you’re wrong. Science proves that… Read More »
1 of 32 How to fall asleep by Aviva Patz Eyes fluttering closed as you read this? Wish you could take a snooze under your desk? If you’re having trouble falling asleep lately, you’re not alone. Some 42% of Americans average fewer than seven hours of sleep per night, according to a 2015 Gallup poll.… Read More »