They’re colorful. They’re fizzy. They smell like a party in a tub. So how can bath bombs possibly cause problems? While the thought of soaking in a warm tub with a dissolved bath bomb gives you a fuzzy feeling, doing it could actually leave you feeling less than ideal, whether you grab them from Bath […]
Why you should stop setting New Year's resolutions to exercise
Christmas is just around the corner, but have you started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions yet? As most of us get ready to scoff down mince pies and dream of the delicious turkey trimmings to come, many people are also preparing for the rigorous health kick that follows in January. It’s tradition, after all: […]
Why You Should Never Put Jade Eggs in Your Vagina
First, Gwyneth Paltrow raved about vagina steaming; then her lifestyle website, Goop, wanted you to stick a $66 rock up your hoo-ha. Now, Goop has settled a lawsuit over the unscientific health claims made to sell those rocks. A little background: In 2017, Goop posted a story called “Better Sex: Jade Eggs for Your Yoni,” which […]
Should Kids Even Be Allowed to Wear Scary Halloween Costumes?
When my son turned 7, he began showing signs of turning from a little kid into a big kid. He strove for independence, although he didn’t always quite get the hang of it. (For example, he wanted to shower by himself, but was afraid of getting shampoo in his eyes, so he came up with […]
We should all take vitamin D supplements from October. Here’s why
According to the NHS, we should all take vitamin D supplements from October. Here’s why Ad Feature by FutureYou There can be little doubt in anyone’s mind that winter is well and truly on its way. And those of us who live in the UK could be more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies than those living […]
Why you should make family meals part of your busy day
(HealthDay)—Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried foods,” said Kristen Gradney, a dietitian nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Eating together […]
40% of men are unsure what their daily calorie intake should be
Men know less than women about calorie needs and limits: Almost HALF of men are unsure what their daily intake should be, study finds US researchers examined data on 6,267 adults surveyed about their health and eating habits in 2007 and 2010 They found 37% of men and 17% of women were unable to answer […]
These Severe Burn Marks On A Woman's Neck Prove Why You Should Never Sleep With Your Phone
Okay let's be real: We all sleep way too close to our phones and phone chargers (let me guess: It's your alarm clock, right?). But after seeing what a generic phone charger did to a 19-year-old's neck, you might consider sleeping with your beloved device at least an arm's length away. The girl's story, outlined in a […]
Millions of adults should NOT take aspirin to ward off heart disease
Millions of people should STOP taking aspirin for heart health because it does more them harm than good, researchers warn Aspirin thins the blood, which makes it less likely to ‘stick’ and form clots Three major studies found aspirin is used even in people at risk of bleeding Officials recommend aspirin to heart disease patients […]
Gay prostate cancer patients should wait up to six months to have sex
Gay prostate cancer patients should wait for up to six months after treatment until they have anal sex otherwise they risk ‘bleeding, infections and pain’ Group of top surgeons have made guidance for gay and bisexual cancer patients Most gay men aren’t give appropriate advice by clinicians, experts said It’s the first time guidance has […]