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 […]
So THAT’S Why Alcohol Makes You Poop Weird
Peter Dazeley via Getty Images Experts break down exactly why alcohol can trigger diarrhea, fecal urgency and other unpleasant side effects and the steps you can take to prevent them. After downing cocktail after cocktail during a night out, you may wake up needing a tall glass of water, ibuprofen, and a long visit with […]
4 Signs You May Actually Have Two Illnesses At The Same Time
Westend61 via Getty Images Experts explain the red flags you’re dealing with a co-infection of two different illnesses. This winter illness season has been a rough one. States across the country have experienced high levels of respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, flu and RSV. And that’s not to mention the colds, stomach bugs, throat infections and […]
Feeling Irrationally Upset Over Little Things? Here’s What You Should Do.
Maria Korneeva via Getty Images Experts share just exactly how we can let go of the little frustrations that are stressing us out. As the adage goes, “don’t sweat the small stuff.” But that might be easier said than done for many of us. “It’s not uncommon to become upset over small things sometimes,” Nicole […]
Doctors Reveal Exactly What Happens To Your Brain After You Turn 50
Eva-Katalin via Getty Images Experts break down the changes that our brains go through as we age and what we can do about them. No matter our age, most of us are guilty of saying, “I must be getting old,” when we can’t quite find the words to describe something or an important item on […]
7 Early Signs Of Arthritis You Should Never Ignore
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Experts share the hallmark signs of arthritis. In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the […]
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing This Holiday Season
ljubaphoto via Getty Images Experts share the most common COVID-19 issues that they are seeing in their patients. In unfortunate news, cases of COVID-19 are increasing just in time for the holidays. Behind this uptick is a new strain called JN.1, which accounted for 21.4% of cases in the United States as of Dec. 9, […]
The 7 Absolute Worst Wellness Trends We Saw This Year
FluxFactory via Getty Images Experts share the wellness trends they’d like to see get left behind. Every year brings new viral wellness trends that are often touted as be-all end-all magic. And while some of these trends are science-backed and beneficial, others are just not. This year we saw a fair share of fads, from […]
This Product Claims To Ease Period Pain. Here’s What Doctors Think.
Charday Penn via Getty Images Experts say there are a few considerations you should make before trusting any new period pain treatment. If you’re one of the estimated 80% of women who experience painful periods every month, a condition known as dysmenorrhea, there’s a good chance you’ve tried something, anything, to get some much-needed relief. […]
How Long It Takes Your Body To Readjust After Years On Birth Control
Mindful Media via Getty Images Experts share what to expect when you stop taking the pill, remove your IUD or quit another form of birth control after taking it for a long time. Millions of people use birth control to prevent pregnancy, manage painful periods, regulate hormones and reduce the risk of some cancers. But […]