Health & Wellness
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Inflation Drives Consumers To Postpone Medical Care at Record Rate
More consumers in the U.S. postponed receiving medical treatment in 2022 than ever before because of the high cost of health care, a Gallup poll shows. Overall, 38% of U.S. adults surveyed said that they or a family member put…
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Shoppers Love These High-Protein Costco Products
While most Americans eat plenty of protein, active individuals do require a hefty dose of muscle-building amino acids — 0.5-.09 grams of protein per pound. Meeting that benchmark is especially difficult if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just can’t spend extra cash…
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What to Eat When You’re Sick (Besides Chicken Soup)
Chicken soup may be the ultimate comfort food when you’re not feeling well, but there’s plenty more to turn to when you’re sick. We’ve paired recommended foods and drinks with common ailments and conditions to help get you on the…
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Celebrities Who Have Health Conditions You Didn’t Know About
Fame has its perks, but no amount of notoriety can prevent stars and big-name athletes from having to deal with health issues.
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At-Home Exercises for the Greatest Butt Ever
You don’t need an expensive gym or fancy, overpriced equipment to work out your glutes (that large and important muscle group that is basically your butt). The simple exercises here will do the job. For each one, do at least…
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30 Lies Fitness Trainers Tell
Your personal trainer is going to lie to you. They’re going to tell you the types of lies that make you take that extra step, lift that extra weight, finish that extra rep, or, in the worst-case scenario, not tell…
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Frugal Redditors Are Obsessed With Bidets — Here’s Why
From the way people discuss bidets online, you’d think they were talking about some transformative self-help book or multi-level marketing scheme. For proponents, it’s not just a practical bathroom gadget…
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Trader Joe’s Shoppers Sue Grocer Over Lead and Cadmium Levels in Chocolate
Two Trader Joe’s shoppers are suing the grocery store chain in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers by selling dark chocolate that contains unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.…
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Abortion Pills Will Now Be Available at Retail and Online Pharmacies
From abortion proposals appearing on several state ballots during November’s midterm elections to pharmacies refusing to fill prescriptions of medications that could be used to terminate a pregnancy, the back-and-forth between…
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Trader Joe’s Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Dry January, According to Shoppers
Dry January doesn’t have to be boring, especially if you shop at Trader Joe’s. With its panoply of unique juices, imported fizzy drinks, and refreshing lemonades, Trader Joe’s can help…
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7 Surprising Predictions for 2023 That Experts Made 100 Years Ago
If the pundits of yore were right about their predictions for 2023, we’d enjoy a four-hour workday, radio-powered flying vehicles, and a 300-year lifespan. That’s all according to a series…
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31 Good Habits You Should Start on New Year’s Day
Sure, everyone says they’re ready for a total reset every Jan. 1, but there are indeed many personal habits that you can improve easily — and often for free. These…
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Everyday Essentials You Can Buy With an FSA
If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how…
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5 Hands-Free Shoes That Are Actually Stylish and Comfortable
At a time when technology seems to make everything a little easier, it was only a matter of time before we wouldn’t even need our hands to put on shoes.…
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Pharmacies Limiting Children’s Pain Medicine
Pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS have implemented purchase limits on children’s pain relief and fever-reducing medications due to a surge in demand during a bad season for multiple respiratory illnesses.…
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Overpriced Items Redditors Say They’re Still Spending Money On
Redditors often share tips on how to score deals and save money, but what about when there aren’t any deals to be found? In a recent Reddit thread that drew more…
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Dark Chocolate Bars Found To Contain Unsafe Amounts of Lead and Cadmium
Dark chocolate is commonly heralded as a heart-healthy sweet and is known as a nutritious — and delicious — source of antioxidants. Whether you indulge in dark chocolate for the sake of…
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The 20 Least Unhealthy Junk Foods
Everyone craves junk food. Sometimes you go all in and eat a pint of ice cream, even when you know you shouldn’t. However, there are snacks and even fast-food meals…
