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.
What in the World Are Tonsil Stones?
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
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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
Phthalates Are Everywhere and Scientists Are Worried
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
Should You Always Take Off Your Shoes in Your Home?
Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate Vitamin Supplements
Ultra-processed Foods May Increase Inflammation, Chronic Disease Risk
What's the Difference Between White Sugar and Brown Sugar?
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
6 Handy Uses for Witch Hazel
Can Lettuce Water Really Help You Sleep?
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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Rekindle your romance or take it to the next level with an exciting couples massage. Spas offer all kinds of packages and options to make it extra-special.
Eyebrow tinting can help make your eyes more noticeable, but if you don't do some research before you go, your eyes could stand out for all the wrong reasons.
The size of your pores can affect the way you feel about your face, but what can you do about them? Can the right facial help you shrink your pores?
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Having sensitive skin doesn't necessarily mean you have to skip that luxury facial you've been eyeing. Find out how to make your facial work for you.
Water is essential to healthy living. Learn the home remedies that will keep you from becoming dehydrated.
Whether you've been tweezing, waxing or shaving those pesky problem hairs, you're probably tired of losing the follicle feud. But is permanent hair removal really permanent?
Shaving for both males and females typically starts in the teenage years. See shaving dos and don'ts for teens for tips on hair removal.
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Curious about which herbal supplements are best suited for your needs? Learn about the best herbal supplements and common uses.
Some natural remedies used to treat depression have shown they may be just as effective as -- or at least a good complement to -- traditional treatment.
From sports drinks to high-tech powder mixes, electrolyte supplements on the market are targeted to athletes needing to rejuvenate. Why are electrolytes so important?
Moisturizers that lift and firm? Yes, please! Learn more about what these "miracle" products are and how they work.
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Feeling blue today? How about red? Or purple? See what color therapy can do for you.
Massage therapy is a great way for adults to unwind, but what about kids and teens?
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If we can learn how the body works, there's no reason why we can't live to 100 and beyond-with the vigor of someone half that age. Learn about the five things to know about aging in this article.
If you're heading to the beach, you need to be aware of some beach hazards. Learn about the top 10 beach hazards here to be prepared.
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The passion fruit has a brittle, wrinkled purple-brown rind enclosing flesh-covered seeds, something like a pomegranate. Learn more about the passion fruit in this article.
Plantains resemble bananas but they are longer in length, thicker skinned, and starchier in flavor. In most countries, plantains are used more like a vegetable than a fruit. Learn more about plantains in this article.
There was a time when body-hair removal was strictly for the ladies, but not anymore. If your guy is looking a bit bushy, here are a few tips on how to get him to start manscaping.
Do you run a space heater in your office, even in August? Can you not warm up no matter how many layers you wear? The culprit could be a vitamin deficiency.
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Can't get through the day without an afternoon pick-me-up snack? Instead of feeding your fatigue with unhealthy, empty calories, try fine-tuning your diet to keep fatigue at bay.
It's easy to take your skin for granted, but as the largest organ in your body, it deserves some judicious attention and protection from the elements.
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Treating yourself to a steaming hot bath or shower can help to ease aches and pains for both the body and mind. Or maybe some cold therapy will rejuvenate your tired muscles.
Running for sport or fitness can increase your overall energy, but in the short term can temporarily zap your vigor. Could energy bars be the answer?
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Soup probably isn't the first food that comes to mind as nourishment for runners. And while it may seem like an odd selection, it's an option that's highly recommended.
If you suffer from oily skin, you know that face cleansers will only do much. That's where mattifiers come in.