For most of us, aging just tends to happen. It’s not until there’s an abrupt change to our lifestyle as a result of getting older that makes us wonder “Gee, when did I get so old?!” Hilariously, one Reddit user just posed that question to readers — and the responses are all kinds of wonderful.…

There’s no question that having a healthy personality is key to living a good life. But could certain personality traits actually help you avoid certain diseases later on? According to recent research, that just might be the case. A January 2019 study published in the journal Menopause followed 139,924 postmenopausal women who didn’t have diabetes…

As adults, we know it’s important to keep up with basic daily hygiene… but wouldn’t it be nice to get some extra rewards for it? We’re talking more than just a gold star sticker, though. For example, imagine earning money every time you brush your teeth. As crazy as it sounds, it’s not a total…

Warning: This article contains information that may be triggering or distressing to those affected by eating disorders. On the crowded beach, I was surrounded by lithe limbs and toned tummies. Looking down at my own body, I felt sick. I was 14 years old and weighed a healthy 121 pounds. I was fit, too —…

Looking for a no-fuss way to slim down? Then we’ve got the perfect detox for you. Created by 110-pounds-slimmer Sara Borgstede for her blog TheHolyMess.com, the gist is this: For three days, you eat only options found on Weight Watchers’ ZeroPoint foods list. That’s all there is to it. The list is free whether you…

Mom Kayla Martin will never forget the moment that she was body-shamed on a flight from New Zealand to Australia, but thankfully she was able to turn what was the most embarrassing moment of her life into the motivation she needed to kick-start her weight loss. Now, the mom-of-three has lost 77 pounds and she…

Making a doctor’s appointment is a hassle, and to be honest, we’d rather stay out of germy doctors’ offices (especially with COVID top of mind). But avoiding the doctor is risky: Studies show that when you’re ill, an earlier diagnosis increases the odds of successful treatment. Luckily, new at-home health tests make it possible to…

You’ve probably seen plenty of products in stores than claim to be paraben-free, but maybe haven’t actually looked into why that’s a good thing. In short: Parabens are a preservative that beauty and skincare companies have used for decades to help products last longer on shelves without getting moldy or filled with bacteria. Unfortunately, those…