5 Dangerous Sunscreen Myths You Should Stop Believing This Summer

When the weather gets warm and the layers come off, you know that it’s time for head-to-toe sunscreen. However, a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy of Dermatology found that, while 80% of respondents knew they should slather on the SPF every two hours, only 33% of people reported doing so. What’s more, 42% avoided...

What Are Postbiotics?

Over the last few years, there's been a lot of buzz about probiotics, the so-called "good" bacteria that reside in the gut. They're believed to offer a wide range of health benefits, from a robust immune system to improved digestion.

Not long after we started hearing about probiotics, prebiotics became a thing. Prebiotics are "most soluble fibers and resistant starches" that those...

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health? A Dietitian Explains

Let’s face it: There’s a lot in life you can’t control. However, to the degree that you have access to healthy foods, you can take charge of what you eat to influence your happiness and mental wellness. Numerous studies confirm that dietary factors can shift your mood — for better or worse. So, if you’re languishing, here are some foods that may help, as well as...

Nutritionists Hate These Diet & Eating Trends

You want to improve your diet and eat healthy but what does that exactly mean? With so many different diet and eating trends available, it’s easy to become confused over which ones are great and which ones aren’t? Is no carb the way to go? What about cutting calories? Or the ever-popular...

Here's What Doctors Want You to Know Before You Begin Taking a Vitamin C Supplement

Vitamin C is one of the most common dietary supplements taken by Americans, and there's undoubtedly benefits to making sure you're getting enough of this important nutrient.

Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development, and repair of body tissues, and it also aids in collagen production...

9 "Healthy" Habits That Are Shortening Your Life, According to Experts

Okay, folks. You already know that your hours-long TV binges aren't doing you any favors. But did you know that habits commonly touted as good-for-you can actually wreak havoc on your health?

We asked doctors, dietitians, and nutrition experts for their help uncovering these so-called healthy habits that may actually reduce your lifespan...

Introverts and The Holidays: a Survival Guide

The holiday season is always full of hustle and bustle—two things that can make introverts feel overwhelmed and anxious. Luckily, there are some ways to cope. We’ve rounded up 20 tips to help you survive and thrive during this festive time...

4 Things That Happened When I Did an Emotional Detox

Detoxes have been trending for decades, from the infamous cabbage soup diet of the 80s to the current celery craze. These dietary detoxes or “cleanses” are often easily debunkable or too-close to toxic diet culture for our tastes. (Personally, I’m partial to a green juice to kick off my day. However, the idea of surviving on nothing but cabbage soup for three days makes me want to declare war on all vegetables...

What Is a Brain Gym? And How to Set One Up at Home

We run (OK fine…jog) to keep our legs in shape. We sweat through Pilates classes to tone our core. But are we neglecting to exercise one of the body’s most important parts—our brain? Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th surgeon general of the United States and chief of health innovation at wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch, says yes...

A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here's Where to Start

Some symptoms of depression are well known: lethargy, a loss of interest in things you once found enjoyable, hopelessness, and deep sadness. But there are other depression warning signs you may not be aware of: stacks of dirty dishes in the sink; a towering pile of unfolded laundry that you washed days ago; boxes, wrappers, and bags dotting the disheveled...