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Seriously, This Is Why You Need to Stop Letting Your Toddler Play on Trampolines

One mother learned this lesson the hard way.

Why Being Stubborn Might Just Help You Live Longer

When you were younger, you may have caught flak for being a stubborn child—but here's...

This Is When Your Cold Stops Being Contagious

Colds can really ruin your week. But if you give one to your whole office,...

This Is the Reason Why You Feel Like You’re Falling When Going to Sleep

Most people have experienced this sensation at some point in their lives.

Caffeine Stops Working After This Many Nights of Bad Sleep

Surprisingly, a fresh pot can't solve all of your problems.

This Is the Real Difference Between Whole Wheat and Whole Grain

For the wholly confused among us.

This One Veggie May Be the Key to Aging a Lot Slower

Maintaining a balanced diet is always a wise move to stay healthy. But this veggie,...

The Psychological Reason Why People Cry After Sex

It's not uncommon.

If You Skip Your Yearly Vacation, Your Health Could Be at Risk

Vacation isn't just good for your peace of mind.

This Is the Scientific Reason Why You Get a “Dead Arm” When You Sleep

Zombie arm!

This Is How Much Money Your Poor Health Is Costing You Each Year

The difference really adds up over time.

Do You Groan In Your Sleep? Here’s What It Says About Your Health

But what noise does Chewbacca make when he sleep groans....

The Scientific Reason Why Group Exercise Is Waaaay Better for You

That Zumba-lates class never looked so good.

Why You Should Never, Ever Pop a Pimple in The “Danger Triangle”

Seriously, don't do it!

This Preventable Condition Is Linked to 40 Percent of Cancer Cases in the United States

New cases of cancer have been on the decline since the 1990s, however.

If You Work Out This Much Each Week, Your Depression Risk Drops

Exercise is known to help keep your body in the physically best shape it can...
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Have Your Morning Coffee

Coffee plays a key role every morning for billions of people across the globe. But...
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This Is the Scientific Reason Why Belly Fat Is So Hard to Ditch

It's not because your body just doesn't want to grow out of that cummerbund.

This Is How Much Money You Can Save By Losing Weight

Another reason you'll want to get in shape and lose some pounds.

This Is the Reason Why Fevers Make You Feel Cold

It's not because of all those ice pops you ate for breakfast.

This Is the Medical Reason Why Your Eye Twitches, and How to Stop It

Because you really need to stop unintentionally winking at the bus driver every day.

The Foods You Need to Avoid to Keep Your Skin Clear

It's not necessarily greasy foods that are the culprits.

If You Drink This Type of Water During Pregnancy, Your Child’s IQ Could Suffer

Most Americans are regularly exposed to this chemical on a daily basis.

Yes, Childhood Changes Your DNA—Here’s How

There are things that you can do to make sure your kid's DNA stays in...

Vitamin D May Just Be the Answer to Preventing This Degenerative Disease

Picking up additional doses of this vitamin is a walk in the park.