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14 Weird Facts About the Human Body You Probably Never Knew
The more we learn more about the human body, the weirder it gets.
How to Use a Smart Scale Without Obsessing Over Your Weight
With the right settings and the right routine, you'll actually spend less time thinking about it.
Don't Say These Things to Someone Who Has Lost Weight (and What to Say Instead)
Even the most well-intentioned comments can sound just plain rude.
What Are Shin Splints, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?
Soreness at the front of your shin is a common complaint for beginning runners.
How to Beat Your Mid-Day Slump Without Caffeine
There are other ways to stay awake and alert besides a cup of joe.
What Is a Menstrual Disc, and How Do You Use One?
It's like a menstrual cup, but you can have sex with it in.
Why You Probably Don't Have Tendonitis (but You Can Treat the Pain You Do Have)
The symptoms are the same, but the treatment methods are different.
How to Protect Your Ears From Tinnitus, Because the Damage May Have Already Begun
There are treatment options if your ears start to ring, but prevention should begin long before that.
What to Do About Your Calluses When a Pumice Stone Isn't Cutting It
Try a heavy-duty foot file or an electric grinder if the usual tools aren't up to the task.
The Difference Between Antiperspirant and Deodorant (and How to Know Which to Use)
They're both in the same aisle at the store, but aren't the same product
A Sauna Isn't a Substitute for Exercise, FFS
A sauna also cannot detox you or melt your fat away.
TikTok's 'Dehydration Check' Is Silly and Useless
It's based on an actual medical phenomenon known as "skin turgor," but that doesn't make it legit.
How to Spot and Treat a Chlorine Rash
In case you end up with more than a tan after a day at the pool
Yes, You Can Remove Your Own IUD, But You Probably Shouldn't
In most cases you pull the strings and out it comes—but doctors say it's not always that simple.
How to Manage Extra-Oily Skin During Hot Weather
Why your face turns into a grease factory as soon as the temperature reaches 75.
Clear Your Sinuses in 20 Seconds by Pushing on Your Face
And other quick methods to relieve your sinus pressure.
How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Germs Again
You can protect yourself from bacteria and viruses without being a germaphobe.