The Best Ways to Relieve Itchy Skin Without a Prescription
This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here. Whether your itchy skin…
Don’t Waste Your Time With These Terrible Diet Tips
Photo: Viacheslav Nikolaenko (Shutterstock) It’s the new year and everybody’s on a diet—I mean, a wellness journey. Whether you want to lose weight or not is none of my business,…
Your Post-Workout Meal Isn’t As Important As You Think
Photo: ArtOfPhotos (Shutterstock) Getting a good meal of carbs and protein after your workout is a great way to fuel yourself and support your goals, whether you’re training for strength,…
How Late in the Evening Is ‘Too Late’ to Eat a Meal?
Photo: Travelpixs (Shutterstock) Recent studies have suggested that eating late at night may lead to weight gain, so how late is too late to eat? And while we’re asking questions,…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Surviving a Heat Wave
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Keeping adequately hydrated during a heat wave comes down to a simple rule: Drink lots of fluids. But even though just about every human alive knows this…
Is It Safe to Give Kids Melatonin?
Photo: The Image Party (Shutterstock) When you become a parent, you quickly realize the importance of sleep, mostly because your kids (and by extension, you) just aren’t getting enough of…
10 of the Worst Things That Can Happen to You While Eating, According to Reddit (and How to Avoid Them)
Screenshot: Reddit Dining al fresco in mild weather always sounds nice, doesn’t it? But then you get there, and all manner of annoying outside things happen. First, the bugs. They…
‘Cheat Days,’ ‘Clean Eating,’ and Other Food-Related Phrases We Need to Stop Using Already
Photo: Josep Suria (Shutterstock) Chocolate cake is never just delicious; it’s decadent. Popcorn can’t be merely tasty; it’s guilt-free. Your friend didn’t just help themselves to seconds; they feel the…
How to Slow the Hell Down While You’re Eating (and Why You Should)
Photo: Johnstocker Production (Shutterstock) Have you ever leaned back in your chair after finishing your lunch with a friend, only to realize their lunch has just begun? Now what you…
What Happens When You Drink More Water Every Day
A gallon is a lot of something. Drink that much milk, and you’ll surely get at least 100,000 YouTube views—or more—if you catalogue the aftermath of your attempt. Drink that…