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6 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus

Infecious disease specialists want you to think twice when you're visiting the spots where COVID-19 has spread the very worst.

Why Adding Butter to Your Coffee Could Help You Lose Weight

It may sound strange—and downright disgusting—but wellness experts are singing the praises of this buttery...
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Eat This at Night, and You’ll Practically Burn Fat in Your Sleep

For those who get the munchies right before bed, this is for you.
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Yes, There’s Actually Caffeine in Decaf Coffee—Here’s How Much You’re Drinking

Bad news, coffee drinkers…

The Reason Why Your Breasts Are Two Different Sizes

If one of your breasts is bigger than the other, you're not alone. Uneven breasts...

If You Don’t Eat a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit, instead.

10 Natural Sleep Remedies That Actually Work

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try these natural sleep remedies and find insomnia relief...

7 Things that Could Happen If You Go to Bed Hungry

Going to bed with a growling tummy has different effects on different people. But according...

9 of the Best Foods to Eat During Chemotherapy

These healing foods may help minimize chemo side effects, though every diet for cancer patients...

Red Flags a Public Pool Is Too Dirty for Swimming

These quick, expert-approved tricks will keep you—and your fellow swimmers—healthy and germ-free this summer.

These Are the Best Sleeping Positions for Your Health, According to Science

One simple adjustment to your sleeping position can improve your circulation, ease back pain, and...

This Is the Real Reason People Lose Interest in Sex

There's one glaring reason why people lose interest in sex—and it might not be what...

This Is the Easiest Way to Get Rid of Bad Breath, According to a Dentist

A spokesperson for the American Dental Association says this is the most common cause of...

This Daily Habit Could Reduce Your Risk of Cancer by 20 Percent

You probably already do it, too!

This Could Be the Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease (Hint: It’s Not Getting Lost)

At risk for Alzheimer's? Keep an eye out for this one thing, because it could...

15 Memory Exercises Proven to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Simple ways to ward off dementia, prevent cognitive decline, and improve your brainpower—in just one...

The Real Reason Some People Hate the Sound of Chewing

Good news: If you hate the sound of heavy breathing or slurping soup, you're not...
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This Is One of the Toughest Ab Exercises—and It’s Not a Plank

Warning: It’s harder than it looks!

The States with the Most (and Least) Deadly Heart Attacks

Heart disease claims 610,000 American lives—accounting for about one in every four deaths—each year. Find...

This Specific Fingernail Mark Could Be a Melanoma Symptom

Don't brush off this easy-to-ignore symptom of skin cancer.

You’ll Be Happiest During These Two Years of Your Life, According to Science

Good news: your happiest years are still ahead of you. Science says so!

How to Find Bed Bugs in Your Car—and How to Get Rid of Them

Mattresses and sofa cushions are among the most obvious places to check for bed bugs....
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This Is How Long You Need to Hold a Plank to Help Flatten Your Belly

All hail the plank! But wait: How long should hold one? Here's your answer

This Is How Often—and For How Long—You Should Exercise, According to a Personal Trainer

Sure, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to personal fitness. But if there's a secret to workout...

This Is How Much Coffee You Need to Drink to Live Longer

After reading this, you'll feel much better about pouring yourself one more cup of joe...