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Hormone Hacking Is the Weight-Loss Secret You Don't Know
For as long as humans have existed, hormones have motivated what we do. Hormones drive the need to eat, <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/g31249852/mens-health-sleep-awards-2020/" id="70bd05dc-253b-362b-a28d-139abd287bee"> sleep </a> , and keep humanity in existence.
5 Smart Diet Changes to Optimize Gut Health and Manage Crohn’s Symptoms
, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, can lead to loads of discomfort: abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, even malnutrition. Worse, it can be tough to pinpoint how to make the pain stop. Crohns varies in severity from mild to debilitatingand while it tends to affect your small intestine and colon the most, the disease can also impact any part of your <a href="https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/digestive-system" id="4...
The Great Millennial Blood Pressure Problem
You know the guy. You work with him, or youre friends with him, or maybe you even are him. Hes youngish. Fit-ish. Flirting with fasting and CBD. Always tracking his steps, his sleep, his heart rate, his meditation streaks. But these trackers overlook one metric: blood pressure. Those two numbers measure how well your blood vessels handle the 2,000 gallons of blood your heart pumps around your body in a day. And young guys vessels arent doing the job so well.
Everything You Need To Know About Belly Button Lint—And How To Get Rid Of It
Quick: When was the last time you cleaned your belly button, a.k.a. your navel, a.k.a., that spot where you were once connected to your mother through an umbilical cord? I'm gonna guess not since your parents took a Q-tip to it.
Can You Take Cough Drops While Pregnant—Or Is That A Terrible Idea?
When youre pregnant, it seems like everything is off limits: sushi, caffeine, soft cheese-the list of taboo items goes on (and on and on).
Should You Start Using Magnesium For Sleep?
If you've ever had problems falling (or staying) asleep, you're likely well-acquainted with using melatonin-a.k.a., the supplement form of your body's sleep hormone-to help you doze off.
Does Sperm Really Go Bad in Your 40s?
As if you didnt already have to worry about an aging jawline, receding hairline, and expanding gut, new sperm-cryobanking companies are telling you that your sperm is getting old, too. Firms such as Dadi and Legacy are selling fertility insurance to men via an urgent appeal to freeze your sperm now or be in trouble later. (Store Your Sperm. Stop the Clock, as Dadi puts it.) No need to go to a facility to awkwardly produce a sample. The companies let you do the gathering at home and mail in wh...
This Is Exactly How Much Coffee Is Safe To Drink While You're Pregnant
Pregnancy can feel pretty magical at times. I mean, your body is growing another human, NBD. But it can *also* feel pretty damn unfair when it forces you to give up your favorite things in the world ( <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a22002424/cameron-hughes-wine-pregnancy-survey/" id="a10d0436-29b9-3e67-a013-bc645f0bbe62"> wine </a> ... <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g19904049/what-not-to-eat-when-pregnant/" id="d44cf2ed-9fea-3768-a5a8-044a33ed53ec"> sushi </a...
Do Any Drinks *Actually* Help Cure A Hangover?
Gatorade, Pedialyte, Powerade, coconut water-everyone has *that* hangover drink that they swear makes them feel at least mildly less miserable when nursing a deadly headache or sick stomach the morning after drinking. And most of these popular morning remedies have a common thread, too: Theyre packed with electrolytes, which are minerals that help keep you hydrated (and do <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19954244/electrolytes-and-exercise/" id="0f94d7e5-0046-3f94-a1c7-d1f98e...
Thinking of Running For Weight Loss? What You Really Need To Know, According To Experts
Go ahead, just try to scroll through Instagram right now and not come across a running post. No luck? That's because it seems like everyone and their mother is lacing up their new running shoes, hitting the pavement, and losing major pounds in the process. Clearly, the classic endurance-building, heart-pounding, leaves-you-dripping-in-sweat activity is the key to weight-loss success, right?
What Is The Plant Paradox Diet—And Can It Help Me Lose Weight?
By now, youve heard over and over that you should be wary of any diet that labels a ton of foods off limits. And the Plant Paradox diet-a.k.a. the Gundry diet or -is really no different. Yet, it still finds the diet spotlight every so often.
This Is Why Sweating Makes You Feel A Little Better When You Have A Cold
Sometimes when you're all stuffed up and surrounded by a pile of tissues, you have a strange desire to hit the sauna or let a warm shower rain down on you. Something about the heat, steam, and sweat ends up making your sniffles chill out and your mind and body feel at ease.
These New Blood Tests Could Replace Biopsies and MRIs
Until recently, scientists could glean only so much information from whats circulating through your veins. They could grab basics like white- and red-blood-cell counts, vitamin and electrolyte levels, and markers for kidney function. They could measure cholesterol and blood-sugar numbers.
Can Apple Cider Vinegar Really Help Treat A Sunburn?
Trendy ingredients and wellness fads have a way of either getting written off as <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19934992/what-are-healing-crystals/" id="214efa77-987c-301f-aea6-664ddcc69e9f"> totally woo-woo </a> or instantly being <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/beauty/skin/a703419/11-ways-to-boost-your-beauty-game-with-coconut-oil/" id="b33a98b9-3b21-3575-a565-9b90cf0a50d6"> touted as cure-alls </a> . As far as apple cider vinegar goes? It tends to land in th...
Are There Any Actual Health Benefits To Turmeric Or Is It All BS?
You likely know the bright yellow-orange spice from your fave Indian dishes (think: curry and chicken tikka masala) or picture-perfect on Insta. But -which has been a staple of Southeast Asian cuisines and traditional Chinese and Ajurvedic medicine for centuries-also seems to be the latest star of the wellness world. Proponents preach that it can help with everything from pain relief and to immune health and mood.
This Is Why You Get A Headache On Your Period—And How To Deal
So, periods stink: Youve got , agonizing , , , and, of course, bleeding. Can it get worse? Well, you may also deal with a lovely aching, throbbing headache before or during your period. UGH.
How To Get More Comfortable Talking About Your Mental Health
The public discourse surrounding mental health has come a looong way. Today, celebs (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lawrence , Ellen Degeneres, and Kristen Bell, to name a few) and use their public platform to help normalize the topic. Mental health days that bosses and workplaces respect and even encourage. And more and more women are seeking out at-home remedies- , exercise, -to help take care of their emotional well-being.
The 4 Types Of Doctor Appointments You Should Never, Ever Skip
A full 35 percent of people dont get a yearly checkup-not good! But we get it. Youre busy. These simple tests can help ID issues worthy of a second opinion from your doctor.
How To Get Rid Of The Sunday Scaries Once And For All
That dread that the weekend is nearly over? Say goodbye to it for good with our experts best strategies and a smart road map for the rest of the week from Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done.
This Healthy Meal-Prep Plan Is Crazy-Easy—Promise
You know meal-prepping can help you eat healthier meals, but the thought of finding good-for-you recipes, devoting an entire day to making them, and then praying to the weeknight dinner gods that they still seem appetizing when you're ready to eat them is...a lot.
