15 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around Your Home
Photo: i-jack vin (Shutterstock) When baby bottles, kid’s sippy cups and thermoses for all ages start to take on a dingy film and unpleasant odor, it’s time to call in…
How to Spot Bad Weed
Those pushing for nationwide cannabis legalization hope to see the industry become a fully realized and regulated marketplace, as opposed to the patchwork of more or less restrictive local regulations…
How to Discreetly Obtain Birth Control
Photo: Image Point Fr (Shutterstock) There are a lot of reasons you might want to keep your birth control a secret, but it doesn’t really why—it’s your body and your…
Stop Using This Recalled Lotion That May Contain Bacteria
Photo: Ken Wolter (Shutterstock) When Jergens lotion first hit the market more than a century ago, it was an instant hit—and thanks to generation-spanning brand loyalty, is still around today.…
Why You Should Stop Rinsing Your Mouth After Brushing
Photo: bbernard (Shutterstock) The core pillars of dental hygiene are widespread and well-known. Brush twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks and—don’t rinse your mouth out after…
You Don’t Have to Suffer From Winter Eyes
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) In addition to our skin and our hair, winter also can take a toll on our eyes—and for many of the same reasons. When it’s cold outside,…
Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?
Photo: Ju Jae-young (Shutterstock) Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, largest WhatsApp chat, and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing. But common wisdom…
Does Mouthwash Actually Do Anything?
Photo: Ju Jae-young (Shutterstock) After brushing and flossing, mouthwash completes the trifecta of daily dental care. But do we really need all three steps? Dentists wouldn’t dare tell you to…
How to Effectively Navigate the Health Care System, According to Reddit
Photo: Camil Zahner (Shutterstock) Even the simplest visit to the doctor has a lot of moving parts: You have to make the appointment, wait for the appointment, and answer the…
Is the ‘Nocebo Effect’ Hurting Your Health Goals?
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Many of us have no problem checking in on the status of our New Year’s resolutions to “walk more” or “sleep better,” and it’s all thanks…