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 Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
How to Combat 'Mask Breath' and the Pandemic of Halitosis
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?
How Many Miles Are In 10,000 Steps?
7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps
Why Athletes Love Blood Flow Restriction Training
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
Do Nootropics ('Smart Drugs') Actually Work?
What Are PFAS, and Why Is the EPA Warning About Them?
Phthalates Are Everywhere and Scientists Are Worried
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' – Even in the Bolivian Amazon
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
What's the Difference Between White Sugar and Brown Sugar?
A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
6 Handy Uses for Witch Hazel
Can Lettuce Water Really Help You Sleep?
Should Everyone Get a Monkeypox Vaccine?
Should You Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot Now or Wait Until Fall?
Do You Need a Second COVID-19 Booster Shot?
FDA Takes Step Toward Non-addictive Cigarettes
Quit Smoking. Period.
FDA Extends Tobacco Regulations to Cover E-Cigarettes, Hookahs and More
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
Vampire Facials May Be Bloody Bad for You
Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?
Citing the Rise of Crazy Plastic Surgery Videos, Critics Draw Up Code of Ethics
Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds? Study Links This to Longer Life
Who Is the Oldest Person to Ever Live?
"Massive" Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Partly From COVID-19
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?
Acupuncture Doesn't Help Women With PCOS Get Pregnant
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Acupressure utilizes traditional medicinal rules about pressure points. How can pressing one part of the body alleviate pain somewhere else?
St. John's wort and its effectiveness have been under consistent scrutiny. Many people have heard of the drug, but aren't sure what it is -- find out what's in it, what it's used for and what its side effects are.
The menstrual cycle is the female reproductive cycle that makes eggs available for fertilization. Learn about the different phases of menstruation.
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"Healthy" chocolate cereals aren't being marketed to the kids you might expect. Why are grown-ups the big new target market for desperate cereal companies?
By Sarah Gleim
Claims for St. John's Wort include help with depression and smoking cessation. Can this plant really do all that?
Daily calorie needs vary significantly from person to person. Learn how to calculate the number that’s right for your body.
We all know eating sugar can cause cavities, but what is a cavity, exactly? This article explains what happens to your tooth when you have a cavity as well as what your dentist has to do to fix it.
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Many people take a multi-vitamin each day, but most people don't know much about them. What is the difference between vitamin A and vitamin C, for example? If you don't get enough vitamins, what happens? Learn all about vitamins.
I recently bought a carton of eggs that claimed, "These eggs are high in Vitamin E, contain 100 mg of Omega 3, and have 25% less saturated fat than regular eggs." How can you get chickens to lay these special eggs?
A fascinating article that explains why the B vitamins -- found in a variety of foods we eat every day -- are so essential to a healthy diet!
Vitamin C is something you hear about all the time -- learn the real scoop on this important nutrient and how it can help your body function properly!
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Ever wonder how it is that something as incredibly hard as a tooth can get a hole in it? Learn how cavities form and how dentists create fillings to rebuild teeth, then learn how you can prevent cavities in the first place.
Cosmetic dentistry is an increasingly popular elective surgery that can permanently fix your smile. There are lots of options, but also many factors to consider if you're thinking of improving your smile.
Dental emergencies are what bring even the most reluctant person to the dentist. Learn about the different types of dental emergencies, which are the most common and how to cope with the pain.
Antibiotics usually not needed for people with artificial joints
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Bad Breath: An age-old problem with some modern solutions
Don't worry, cleft lip and cleft palate can be corrected
Cosmetic dental procedures can dramatically improve a person’s appearance and self-esteem. Some people are reluctant to inquire about cosmetic dental procedures because they are wary of the cost.