Health & Wellness
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12 Ways You Can Show Support for World AIDS Day
The world has unified around combating HIV since the founding of World AIDS Day in 1988, serving the 36.7 million people living with the illness worldwide and honoring the millions who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. On Dec. 1, get…
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The 10 Most Common Food Allergies
About 1 in 20 people in the United States suffers from a food allergy, according to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Food allergies occur when the body mistakes food as a threat and sends its…
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16 Obamacare Services That Are Still Free
The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover certain preventive-care services at no cost to the patient. President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers have sought for months to repeal and replace the law known as Obamacare, but…
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20 Healthy Foods You’ve Been Preparing All Wrong
It’s easy to get stuck in a cooking rut, but there’s rarely just one way to prepare any dish. If the goal is to eat healthy, a few little-known secrets can help get the most nutrients out of common kitchen…
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10 Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs
Thank goodness for medication: It speeds recovery, cures many illnesses, and keeps chronic diseases under control. But for all the benefits of modern medicine, the high cost is a major downside. Luckily there are prescription savings to be found. OPT…
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The 15 Biggest Scam Products You’ve Thought About Buying
Imagine curing a headache instantly by simply rubbing wax on your forehead or building sculpted muscles by holding – not lifting – a vibrating weight. The makers of these too-good-to-be-true products made those promises, but didn’t deliver. Cheapism has compiled…
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These Common Injuries and Illnesses Keep Kids out of School
School-aged children are often exposed to a dizzying array of illnesses or suffer from injuries that can potentially cause them to miss time in the classroom. Kids are often at…
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15 Sunscreen Myths You Need to Ignore
You may know that you need to apply sunscreen year-round, not just as a summer precaution, but there are quite a few myths and bits of misinformation floating around that…
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11 Exercises to Improve Your Sex Life
For a little extra motivation to exercise, consider focusing on moves that up your game in bed, enhancing the experience for you and a partner. Incorporating some into a workout…
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20 Fitness Accessories Under $25 to Supercharge Your Workout
Whether you’re a gym junkie or prefer to work out at home, you need some equipment to stay in tip-top shape. While weight sets and cardio machines are fairly expensive,…
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20 Secrets to Long-Term Health and Wealth
If you didn’t realize there was a connection between a healthy bank account and healthy body, join the club — or read “Age-Proof: Living Longer Without Running out of Money…
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14 Trendy Workouts You Can Do for Less
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to shed some pounds before breaking out the bathing suit. Fitness classes are a good way to keep up…
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14 Cheap or Free Ways to Get the Entire Family in Shape
Summer is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start getting the family in shape. Fun activities that get everyone moving are easy to find…
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10 Top 2016 Running Shoes Under $100
For those hoping to get a jump on that new fitness regimen planned for the New Year, a running routine starts with a good pair of shoes. Of course, the stunning footwear…
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10 Mustache Accessories Under $12 to Celebrate Movember
November is the hairiest month of the year, thanks to Movember, the popular campaign for men’s health. Since the first Movember mustaches sprouted in Australia in 2003, more than 5…
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11 Trips That Will Obliterate Your Fitbit Step Goals
Staying fit and healthy while traveling can be a challenge. Travelers in a hurry to get from one place to another tend to grab fast, unhealthy food wherever they can,…
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10 Habits of Families With Healthy Kids
Staying healthy is a goal that especially important to families with children. The cost of medical bills and prescriptions can dig huge holes in the household budget. Kids are most…
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Keep That Healthy Glow: 13 Tips for Prolonging Your Summer Tan
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that…
