You Can ‘Train’ Your Brain to Be More Focused in Just 30 Minutes a Day
It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this…
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Your Warm-Up Might Be Even More Vital to Your Workout Than You Thought
Even though warming up before a workout can sometimes feel like a chore if you’re raring to jump right in,…
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The Internet Claims Diet Coke Is the ‘Millennial Cigarette.’ Here’s What Science Says
Smoking cigarettes is one of the worst things you can do for your health, fueling a trend of comparing anything…
Can People Stop Being So Sanctimonious About Not Drinking?
These days, my Instagram feed is full of people who have decided to eliminate alcohol from their lives—tallying their days…
Brittany Snow’s Second Act
This is something else: We’re in a “contrast suite” at Remedy Place in New York City, a downtown respite for…
Your ‘Gluten Sensitivity’ Might Actually Be Something Else
When you’re dealing with GI issues after eating bread and pasta, it’s easy to point the finger at gluten. This…
Ultraprocessed Foods May Be Fueling the Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women—Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
Rates of colorectal cancer have been climbing in young people for a couple decades—recent reports from the American Cancer Society…
Simone Biles Opened Up About Her Eyelid Surgery—Here’s What to Know Before Considering It
Simone Biles is getting candid about her plastic surgery experiences. The 11-time Olympic medalist casually shared in a recent TikTok…
No, Birth Control Won’t Make You Attracted to the ‘Wrong’ Person
Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms…
Venting Doesn’t Work, According to Science. Here’s What Does
When you’re ticked off, it’s tempting to immediately text your mom or best friend to rehash all the gory details.…