Health
How to Do the Heimlich Maneuver on Yourself If You Start Choking and You’re All Alone
It’s not pretty, but it’s an important skill to know.
By Julia Sullivan
'A Quiet Place: Day One' Shows a Cat Is the Emotional Support Pet We All Need in an Apocalypse
The kitty helps the main character navigate cancer and scary aliens.
By Katie Camero
6 Things to Do in Your 30s to Protect Your Memory for the Long Haul
Pick up these lifestyle habits now, and your brain will thank you later.
By Erica Sloan
How to Cool Down Fast When You’re Hot, Cranky, and Just Can’t Stop Sweating
Whether you’re dripping at your desk, baking in the park, or in any other steamy scenario.
By Erica Sloan
How to Get Better Sleep If You Run Hot at Night
Stop sweating through your sheets and pillows once and for all.
By Mara Santilli
7 Signs You Have a Tight Pelvic Floor, From Painful Sex to Constipation
It’s not all about strengthening—relaxing those muscles is just as important.
By Erica Sloan
These 18 Sheet Sets on Amazon Are a Dream Come True
A great night's sleep starts with the right bedding.
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By Nikhita Mahtani and Sarah Felbin
Fecal Transplants Saved My Life After I Almost Died of C. diff
After coming so close to death, I’ve learned to appreciate everything I got.
By Katie Camero
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion, Crowd Crushes, and Overall Bad Vibes at Big Summer Shows
It starts with preparing your body—and knowing how to act once you’re through the gates.
By Julia Ries
Can What You Eat Really Reduce Your Dementia Risk?
Here’s what food can and can’t do for your most important organ.
By Audrey Bruno
Life
What to Do If Your People-Focused Job Completely Drains Your Social Battery
These little strategies can help you preserve some energy for your loved ones—and yourself.
By Jessica A. Gold, MD
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The Best Insoles for Flat Feet, According to Experts
They’re an easy and effective upgrade for flimsy footwear.
By Nikhita Mahtani and Sara Coughlin
The Best Hydration Products To Help You Drink More Water
Water bottles, mix-ins, and accessories that make drinking water fun.
By Abbey Stone
Life
5 Little Ways to Practice Setting Boundaries If You’re a Recovering People Pleaser
Standing up for yourself doesn’t have to be dramatic or confrontational.
By Jenna Ryu
What’s the Deal With Raw Milk—And Is It Safe to Drink?
The question has become even more serious amid the multistate bird flu outbreak.
By Ashia Aubourg and Caroline Tien
Life
This Is Your Sign to Finally Get Rid of Your “One Day When I’m Thinner” Clothes
“Goal” outfits actually keep you from your healthiest, happiest self.
By Jenna Ryu
Hot mama
How to Feel Horny Again as a New Mom
Remember that you won’t be sexless and covered in spit-up forever.
By Kathleen Felton
How to Safely Swim in Ocean Waves If You’re Used to Pools, Rivers, or Lakes
The key is learning to work with the water’s power—rather than waging a (losing) battle against it.
By Erica Sloan
Fare well
How to Maintain Some Semblance of a Health Routine on Vacation
Yes, letting loose is the whole point, but you still want to feel good on your trip—and when you get home.
By Kathleen Felton
5 Simple Things to Do If You Feel Like Your Memory Is Already Shot
Forgetting things or being frazzled is pretty normal in your 30s and 40s—but it’s possible to get your edge back.
By Erica Sloan
How to Find a Primary Care Doctor You Click With
These red (and green!) flags can help you figure out who’s the right fit.
By Kathleen Felton
Hair Loss Products Are the Next Frontier in Wellness. Do They Live Up to Their Promises?
Supplements, shampoos, and serums that offer impressive results are everywhere right now. Experts have thoughts.
By Rina Raphael
Is It Bad That I Can’t Pee in a Steady Stream?
Here’s how to tell when your stop-and-go flow might be signaling a health problem.
By Erica Sloan
The Best Mattresses on Amazon in 2024
We've got expert-approved recs for every type of sleeper.
By Jasmine Lynn Seales and Nicole Gleichmann
6 Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Hearing
Bad news: Your morning smoothie is actually a major offender.
By Sarah Klein, CPT