Get Your Numbers with the Best Home Blood Pressure Monitor If you’ve followed our posts over the past couple of months, you know that we participated in the Going for Zero educational campaign developed by Omron Healthcare to help end heart attack and strokes. Today, we’re excited to announce that we have two great blood…
The Surprising Secret to Being Happy at Work
Anyone who has ever had a case of the Mondays (and isn’t that pretty much everyone?) knows that it’s hard to always put on a happy face at work. But a new study discovered that staying positive can completely change workplace vibes. Research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, specifically looked into positivity…
5 Strategies to Keep Your Mental Health in Check on Your Period
About six weeks before my 12th birthday, my family and I were on a road trip when we pulled over at a rest stop. There in a concrete bathroom stall somewhere along California’s Highway 280, I looked down and saw the first signs of adulthood: My period. I knew what it was thanks to a…
No, You Should Absolutely Not Exfoliate Your Vagina
It’s that time again: Time for us to remind you that your vagina is self-cleaning and you do not need to shove anything up there to detoxify, cleanse or smooth it. The latest offender is a stick you insert to tighten and exfoliate — yes, exfoliate — your vagina. Normally, here is when we’d launch…
I Had a Rare Form of Anorexia That No One Talks About
“I see you’ve lost weight recently. Congratulations!” my doctor said with a large smile before continuing with the rest of the exam. I was in my late teens, shivering in her freezing-cold office and obsessing over the fact that I had half of a bagel before coming in, bringing my weight up by half a…
Draw a Bath: Epsom Salt Comes With Some Soothing Health Benefits
If you suffer from aches and pains, sore muscles or dry skin, there’s a good chance you’ve tried at least one over-the-counter product made to treat these conditions. And if you’re like most people, you’ve probably spent a decent amount of money and experienced some unpleasant side effects trying to find the right fix for…
I Tried CBD Products for Period Pain, & Here’s What Happened
This time last year, you may not have heard of CBD, but chances are you’ve gotten used to seeing it everywhere, from wellness therapies to lattes. It’s being touted as beneficial for a range of conditions — including epilepsy, anxiety and arthritis — but what about period pain? Best Tips to Beat Insomnia As someone…
12 Winter Skin Care Products Dermatologists Swear By
Winter weather brings cold, super-dry air, and it can wreak havoc on your skin. From flaky skin on your face to cracked heels or ashy legs, it’s a battle to keep your skin healthy and glowing. We’ve rounded up some of the best winter skin care products that dermatologists love, from face cream to body…
Still think oral sex is safe? Check what infections can you catch through it!
If you still think that oral sex is safe, we have bad news for you. The worst oral sex can give people is human papilloma virus (HPV). By the way, most HPV infections go away on their own without any signs or symptoms. And while the virus is in an infected person’s body, that person may…
7 Easy Exercises for Super-Toned Arms
Whether you’re sporting a sleeveless T-shirt in the summer or a form-fitting sweater in the winter, keeping your arm muscles tight and toned year-round requires a solid workout plan. On top of that, your biceps and triceps play a significant role in every upper-body movement you perform. What nails can tell about your health. Six…