What It Really Means When You Get A Dark Streak Under Your Fingernail
While some changes to fingernails are considered normal, others, like a dark streak under the nail, can point to a serious condition.
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How Not Switching Up Your Workouts Can Really Affect Your Health
Like many other things in life, too much of one type of exercise can do more harm than good. Switching up your workouts can help you avoid possible pitfalls. -
Here's What Your Sleep Habits Really Say About You
When's the last time you fell asleep easily and got an uninterrupted eight hours of slumber? If it's been a while, it's time to look at your sleep habits. -
Is Cheese Really Made From Mold?
Usually the last thing you want to see on a delicious piece of cheese before it goes into your mouth is mold. Fortunately, not all moldy cheeses are bad. -
This Could Be Why Your Face Is Feeling Numb
Unless you've out in the cold for too long, there aren't many reasons that your face should feel numb. Here are the different causes of facial numbness. -
Here's What It Means When Your Toes Fall Asleep
When body parts go numb, it's usually because there is some sort of problem with the nerves in that area. Here's how to tell if your toe numbness is serious. -
Does The Talkspace App Really Help Your Mental Health?
If the idea of talking in-person to a therapist makes you a little uncomfortable, then online therapy platforms like Talkspace might just be for you. -
The Real Reason You Shouldn't Squeeze Sebaceous Filaments
If you thought gray dots on your skin were blackheads, you'll be happy to know that they're actually sebaceous filaments and you should never squeeze them. -
The Real Reason TikTok Wants You To Pour Baking Soda And Vinegar Down Your Drain
A cleaning hack recently posted by a TikToker has gone viral because of its ability to unclog even the most backed-up drains using baking soda and vinegar. -
The Skincare Ingredients You Really Shouldn't Mix With PHAs
If you are adding PHAs to your skincare routine, pay close attention to what else you're putting on your skin, because not all ingredients play nice with PHAs. -
The Skincare Products You Shouldn't Mix With Retinol
If you're looking to step up your skincare routine, there are lots of products out there, but be aware that some of these products don't work well together. -
Mistakes You're Making When Using A French Press
If you've recently upgraded your coffee game from brewing with a drip coffee maker to a French press, you may have noticed there's a bit of a learning curve. -
The Best And Worst Home Products You Can Find At IKEA
In order to save you some time and irritation, here are the experts' picks for products to buy at Ikea, and those you should definitely avoid. -
Here's What You Should Know Before Getting Electrolysis
If you've tried all of the at-home remedies to remove body hair and are considering a more permanent option like electrolysis, here's what you need to know. -
Which Tattoo Colors Fade The Fastest?
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when getting a tattoo is choosing a colorful design without knowing how to keep your tattoo looking fresh. -
How To Make Your Kitchen More Energy Efficient
Look around your kitchen. Do you see any appliances with a small blue sticker that says "ENERGY STAR" on it? If so, you're already on your way to saving energy. -
The Weird Reason Your Urine Might Smell
Sudden changes in the smell of your urine could be the result of foods or vitamins ingested — or it could mark the sign of an underlying medical condition. -
How To Take Care Of A Monstera Plant
Taking care of a Monstera plant is pretty simple so long as you provide proper sunlight, water, aeration, and because Monstera is a tropical plant, humidity. -
What Really Happens To Your Body When You Hold In A Cough
Coughing is the body's way of expelling an irritant in the throat or lungs; holding in a cough keeps such irritants inside, where they can turn into infection. -
Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Get A Tattoo
Whether you're considering your first tattoo, or you've got several and want more, there are a few things you should know about the risks of getting inked. -
What It Means If Your Stomach Is Itchy
If you happen to suffer from itchy skin on your stomach in particular, there are several things that could be causing it. -
This Is What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Yerba Mate Tea Every Day
If you're looking for an alternative to your latte that doesn't skimp on the caffeine, there's yerba mate tea. Here's what you should know before you switch. -
The Truth About Broken Blood Vessels On Your Skin
Spider veins may not look great, but they're common and don't cause any other health issues for people who have them. Here's how to prevent and treat them. -
Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Getting A Henna Tattoo
The trend of black ink henna designs versus the traditional ink has raised concern about whether or not the ancient art form is dangerous to wear -
The Real Difference Between Mineral Sunscreen And Chemical Sunscreen
It's important to know the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens such as how mineral sunscreens deflect light while chemical sunscreens absorb it. -
What Happens To Your Body If You Never Stretch
When you never stretch, you allow your fascia to lose its flexibility; fascia can ultimately harden around muscles and keep them in a painful, contracted state.
