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Sleep
This Sleep Mistake Can Raise Your Risk of Running Injuries
One more reason to make sleep health a part of your training plan.
Health
Simone Biles Opened Up About Her 'Lower Bleph' Surgery—Here’s What to Know Before Considering It
It’s surprisingly popular, for starters.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
No, Birth Control Won’t Make You Attracted to the ‘Wrong’ Person
This claim isn’t just untrue and misogynistic—it also threatens to harm women.
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Ultraprocessed Foods May Be Fueling the Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Young Women—Here’s How to Lower Your Risk
Diet is just one piece of the puzzle.
Mental Health
Venting Doesn’t Work, According to Science. Here’s What Does
Ranting isn’t the way to go.
Family
Why Eldest Daughters Make the Best Partners, Friends, and Siblings
They’re the caretakers, fixers—and the reason everyone else’s life runs smoothly.
Nutrition
This Everyday Ingredient Could Be Aging Your Skin Faster
Thankfully, there are ways to reverse the effects.
Nutrition
Your ‘Gluten Sensitivity’ Might Actually Be Something Else
Here’s what new research suggests could be behind your symptoms.
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Diabetes
Meet Type 1.5 Diabetes—the Overlooked Condition More Common in People Over 30
It can look like type 2 diabetes, but it’s an autoimmune disease that eventually requires insulin.
Menopause
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
The "black box" label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.
Opinion
Can People Stop Being So Sanctimonious About Not Drinking?
My simple pleasure has gone from a personal choice to a moral one.
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Colostrum Supplements Are Everywhere—but Are the Health Claims Legit?
Lemme’s new colostrum gummies had us wondering about the science behind this wellness fad.
Health
This Surprising Drink Combination May Help You Live Longer
Plus, how many cups of each to kick back for longevity.
Menopause
Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke—but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects
Certain behaviors take on extra importance once you hit this phase of life.
Breast Cancer
Why More Women Are Facing Breast Cancer in Pregnancy and Postpartum
These cases can be difficult to find and even harder to safely treat.
Relationships
5 Signs Your Partner Is a ‘Mama’s Boy,’ According to Relationship Experts
Because "family-oriented" shouldn’t mean emotionally dependent.
Fitness
Is Working Out Just Once a Week Worth It?
It’s easy to wonder if you should even bother, but experts say there’s a clear answer.
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Brittany Snow’s Second Act
Brittany Snow thought she would never work again. Now, she’s in three of the year’s biggest hits.
Fitness
34 Core Exercises Top Trainers Swear By
The moves fitness pros use to strengthen and stabilize.
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Nutrition
This Common Ingredient Could Cancel Out Some of Your Smoothie's Health Benefits
Try this instead.
Sleep
Melatonin Has Been Linked to Heart Failure. Here’s What Sleep Experts Say to Do Now
Don’t panic. But do rethink your relationship with the supplement.
Nutrition
4 RD-Approved Nutrition Apps That Won’t Make You Hate Yourself
Put off by calorie counters? Try one of these instead.
Workouts
This Easy Morning Habit Can Help You Feel More Awake and Focused
Experts say it’s a trend worth trying.
Running
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
I didn’t know how to get out of my quarter-life crisis...so I decided to run straight through it instead.
Asking for a Friend
My Ex-Friend Keeps Bad-Mouthing Me. What Do I Do?
Every time I think the drama’s over, someone new fills me in on what she’s said.
Nutrition
How We Lost the Plot on Protein
It’s become a dietary touchstone of America. But experts warn it shouldn’t be.