Health & Wellness
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The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America
For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of the biggest U.S. cities on such metrics as air and…
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Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging
Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that not all anti-aging products, promises, and schemes are effective. Far…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General Mills’ production facilities, and safety experts encouraged consumers to leave…
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The Best Vitamin Subscription Boxes to Power Up Your Wellness Journey
Between drinking enough water, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and getting your daily steps in, it can be a hassle making sure you’re getting all your vitamins and nutrients, too. Who has time to monitor their vitamin D intake?…
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We Asked Dermatologists: What Eye Creams Do You Recommend to Clients
There are thousands of eye creams on the market, which can make choosing one overwhelming. So we asked the experts — dermatologists — which ones they use and recommend to clients. They came back with several options, ranging from products…
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How the Rich and Famous Have Partied During the Pandemic
We all know the rich and famous are not just like us, and that has perhaps never been more starkly obvious than during the pandemic. Many went on with life as normal despite coronavirus-related health and safety concerns and regulations…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Finally Available to Medicare Recipients
Millions of seniors on Medicare are now able to pick up free COVID tests at more than a dozen retail pharmacies. It’s a significant milestone because Medicare recipients were originally left…
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20 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home — and What to Do About Them
A home is a sanctuary. A house, on the other hand, is a structure — and danger can lurk in the most obvious or unlikely of places. Tens of thousands…
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25 Lies You Tell Yourself To Avoid Working Out
Most people would love to have the fit, toned physique of a supermodel or pro athlete — not to mention their salaries, designer wardrobes, and sprawling homes, too. When it…
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‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Cause Harm
Having a healthy lifestyle seems like an easy goal to achieve — but not necessarily. There are some seemingly healthy habits that can actually do more harm than good. Others…
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Three Popular Brands of Spray Deodorant Recalled Over Cancer Fears
Another brand of aerosol deodorant spray has been recalled because of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. Related: Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled The newest recall affects Suave deodorant. It comes…
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The Cheapest Pharmacy: Walmart vs. Walgreens vs. CVS and More
In This Article: Prescription Drug Prices Vaccine Prices OTC Medication/Vitamin Prices Personal Care/Beauty Product Prices Comparing Pharmacies: Savings, Rewards, Selection, and More Pharmacy Reviews Drugstores vs. Big-Box and Grocery Store…
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Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes can bring on kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke, so most diabetics learn quickly that their diet needs a drastic makeover. Knowing the health effects and…
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11 Ways to Keep the Time Change From Disrupting Your Sleep
Daylight saving time begins March 13, with clocks leaping forward an hour — robbing us of a precious hour of weekend sack time. The beginning of daylight saving time is…
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These Are the Nation’s Most Bedbug-Infested Cities
If the thought of bed bugs just makes your skin crawl, then be extra careful if you’re traveling through these 25 cities, which ranked highest on Orkin’s list of the…
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If You Work These Jobs, You Don’t Need to Hit the Gym
The job description of Amazon or FedEx delivery drivers might seem limited to just driving and delivery, but anyone who’s watched them dash up and down a neighborhood’s driveways know…
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Easy and Cheap Vegetarian Recipes Anyone Will Enjoy
Whether you’re a committed vegetarian or vegan, a “reducetarian,” or just someone who’d like to focus on a more plant-based diet, the recipes in this roundup of meatless meals will…
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This Is the Average Lifespan in Your State
Thanks to the pandemic, life expectancy is down significantly nationwide, declining to 77 years in 2020 from 78.8 in 2019. But what do things look like on a state-by-state basis?…
