Wellness
There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.
How to Clean Retainers for Optimal Oral Health
What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
Why You May Like Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?
IV Drip Bars Are a Hot Trend, But Are They Safe?
20 Most Obese Countries in the World
How Many Miles Are In 10,000 Steps?
Are Minimalist Running Shoes the Key to Fewer Injuries?
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
Juul 'Make the Switch' Ads Drawing Flak From Anti-tobacco Activists
The 3 Most Walkable Cities in the U.S. Are on the East Coast
Phthalates Are Everywhere and Scientists Are Worried
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
Healthiest Bottled Water: 12 Options Available in Stores
Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate Vitamin Supplements
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
Sound Frequency Healing: The Power of Vibrations for Well-Being
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
6 Handy Uses for Witch Hazel
Loud Films and Concerts Don't Have to Permanently Hurt Your Ears
Should Everyone Get a Monkeypox Vaccine?
Should You Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot Now or Wait Until Fall?
10 Organizations That Want to Help You Quit Smoking
When did humans start smoking, anyway?
Is it really possible to be a social smoker?
Deepak Chopra Wants Us to 'Let Go and Flow' in 2022
Box Breathing Could Help Curb Your Freak-out Moments
Isolation and Monotony Stress the Brain. Here's How to Cope
Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?
Getting Used to a New You (How to Emotionally Recover from Cosmetic Surgery)
Smart Liposuction Overview
Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?
One in Six Say They'd Rather Die 'Young.' What Age Is That?
Warding Off the 'Retirement Curse'
What Do Pheromones Do to People and Animals?
Man's War With Unwanted Body Hair
Why Aren't There More Patterns in Male Pattern Baldness?
Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
Do Too-tight Jog Bras Impair Breathing?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on the Brain
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These easy ways to look younger will help you shave years off your appearance. Look younger with these age-fighting tips.
By Joelle Klein
Eating for eye health can help you take care of your eyes. Learn about the best foods and vitamins so you can start eating for eye health.
These exercise eating tips let you know what you should eat before and after a workout to maximize your energy. See pre- and post-exercise eating tips.
By Greg Shealey
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Do you want to eat healthier? Take a look at these 10 easy ways to eat healthier and apply them to all of your meals.
We consulted nutrition, health and fitness experts to come up with seven simple steps for better health. See how to stay healthy even with a busy lifestyle.
By Ann Coulston, Jane Folkman, Rachel Johnson, Richard Cotton & Carol Krucoff
What should you include in your basic health maintenance plan? Learn about creating your basic health maintenance plan.
Do you know the facts on fats? Get information and tips on different types of fats and get the facts on fats to make healthier food choices.
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What are the benefits of soy as a part of your diet and nutrition? Learn about the benefits of soy.
What sneaky sugars are infiltrating your diet without you realizing it? Learn about sneaky sugars.
What are the top 10 foods for women? Make sure to add the top 10 foods for women to your diet.
Hidden sodium lurks in all kinds of unexpected foods. Learn where hidden sodium can be found.
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Organic food -- once a specialty item sold in specialty stores to either the rich or the granola crowd -- is now commonplace. But how do you know what you're buying, and what's the difference between "organic" and "pesticide-free"?
By Julia Layton
Being healthy is about more than just being free of germs. Get some tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle -- from the inside out.
Tired of running and getting nowhere? Join the club -- endless rounds on the treadmill aren't for every gym rat. But if you know where to look, you just might find the very special workout you've been hoping for.
Some people notice that their weight fluctuates around their sleep. Why does this happen?
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So you've been diagnosed with celiac disease. Now it's time to cut the gluten from your diet -- no wheat, barley and rye, for starters. What's the best way to navigate a gluten-free existence?
If you've ever gotten seafood sickness, you may think shellfish should be eaten only when there's a "Z" in the month. But for those of us who love slurping down these slimy bivalves, does the month matter?
By Tom Scheve
U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, George H. Bush and Barack Obama all famously grayed during their terms in the White House. Was it the stress of the office or just genetics?
By Molly Edmonds & Sarah Gleim
Children often request that moms cut the bread crusts off their PB&J sandwiches. But maybe Mom should quit following those instructions. What's so healthy about bread crusts?
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Normal skin care is fairly straight-forward and simple. See tips for normal skin care, and care considerations for colder months.
People don't care that wrinkles are merely indicators of past smiles, as Mark Twain once opined -- they'd like to get rid of them. Is anti-aging cream worth the money, or is it empty promises in fancy packaging?
We all know the stories of child prodigies: Mozart started composing at 5, and Tiger Woods picked up his first golf club when he was 2. But what about the people who made their mark at a more advanced age?
Take a pill. Lose weight. Watch the jaws drop at your high school reunion. If only it were that easy. With Hydroxycut it is! At least, that's what the ads say.
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When it comes to health, good things often come in small packages. The flax seed is no exception.
When you hear a name like "horny goat weed," it's not hard to guess an herbal supplement's claim to fame. But proponents claim horny goat weed can treat a lot more than sexual dysfunction.