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Focus on exercise, healthy eating and weight management to help lower your risk
Healthy eating helps, but so do a lot of other strategies for improving your overall health and wellness
Sizzling temperatures force your heart to work much harder
The photic sneeze reflex is a surprisingly common reaction to bright lights
Burnout is often driven by long periods of stress without time to recover — but practicing self-care and creating work/life boundaries can help
It isn’t a recognized mental health disorder, but research shows that problematic social media use can negatively affect your mental health, self-esteem and sleep
Going numb may be your brain’s way of protecting you from trauma, depression, anxiety and overwhelm
The terms are often used to describe intense feelings of fear and anxiety
Alcohol is a depressant and can interfere with your sleep, mood and more
Seasonal depression is usually associated with cold weather, but it can affect you in the summer, too
An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and heat therapy can all help — but severe pain may require medical treatment
Estrogen loss contributes to bone loss, which significantly raises your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis
Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance
Testosterone therapy may be an option for women to help address low libido
Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can cause weight to accumulate around your midsection
To help manage symptoms, switch to more absorbent period products, make healthy lifestyle changes and explore treatment options
Certain genes passed down from either side of your family can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer and related cancers
Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it
High cholesterol can be genetic, but testing and treatment can lower your heart disease risk
Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer
It’s best to avoid picking at zits, which can damage your skin (though there are ways to minimize the risk)
Achieve clearer skin with chemical peels, dermabrasion, fillers and laser resurfacing
As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts
Try exfoliating and using salicylic acid to treat this pesky skin care issue
‘Zit stickers’ can help heal a new or popped pimple, but they’re limited when it comes to managing acne
Antibiotics should be used for short periods alongside other treatments to help with inflammation
Drinking alcohol reduces the release of a hormone that helps maintain your body’s fluid levels
Yes, but you can protect yourself with hats, scarves or even hair sunblock
Managing stress, using good posture, stretching, getting enough sleep and hydrating can all work to help keep the pain away
A low-vision occupational therapist can help you learn new ways of doing things so you can maintain your independence
Exercising at about 70% of your maximum heart rate can help you burn fat
Your genes, family history and anatomy can all influence obstructive sleep apnea — but lifestyle factors can, too
A variety of OTC products and professional treatments can be effective at removing stains on teeth
How they look and feel, and what happens if they rupture, are all considerations
