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Person at office yawning at desk.
April 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Why Do You Yawn — and Is It Contagious?

… the blood vessels in our head and neck. Additionally, the facial muscles in our jaw and cheeks stretch, adjust and contract, which could help ventilate our sinuses and further cool our brain. You may have …

pregnant woman at checkup in doctor's office
January 14, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pregnant? Here’s How Often You’ll Likely See Your Doctor

… and your rapidly growing baby are as healthy as possible.”Magical moments start popping up in this stretch, too. Fetal Doppler devices typically start picking up your baby’s heartbeat around 10 weeks, and will …

clean bras drying on a clothesline
March 24, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Do You Really Need To Wash Your Bras?

… at all costs, as the heat and vibration will ruin the fit and reduce your bra’s stretchy properties. Instead, lay your bra flat on a towel to dry, making sure the cups are positioned …

giving sports massage
November 11, 2021/Wellness

Everything You Need to Know About Massage Therapy

… to move freely,” Bodner explains. When you get a myofascial release, your massage therapist will knead and stretch the muscles and fascia to work out tension and tightness. “It’s a form of deep stretching …

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healthy pre-packed snack packs for traveling
July 12, 2021/Nutrition

Tips To Eat Healthy and Avoid Weight Gain on Vacation

… s always 5 o’clock on vacation? It’s a fun thought, but your body knows different. Stretching a cocktail hour into a cocktail day can multiply your calorie count in ways that require a …

illustration of spine with flare up of pain and disks
November 4, 2020/Brain & Nervous System

How to Take Care of Your Aching Back as You Age

… Eat a nutritious diet. Focus on vegetables, fruits, lean meats and whole grains.Take part in strength, stretch and aerobic programs to improve your fitness level, make you more resistant to injury and help speed …

Person applying a bandaid to their heel in a shoe
September 2, 2022/Orthopaedics

Should You Use Numbing Spray To Wear Uncomfortable Shoes?

… reduce stiffness and tension that may be causing your pain. Plus, it’s pretty relaxing.Do some stretching. Point and curl your toes. Rotate your ankles in circles in both directions. Stand up and do …

A bee on an arm, with its stinger stuck in the arm
March 20, 2025/Primary Care

How To Remove a Bee Stinger

… scrape close to your skin should help you remove the whole stinger.)Pulling your skin flat by stretching it out at the sting site may help make it easier to remove the stinger. This is …

Applying coconut oil to feet to moisturize.
December 29, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Should You Use Coconut Oil on Your Skin?

Maybe you’ve stirred it into your coffee or used it for baking. Chances are, coconut oil is an ingredient you keep in your kitchen cupboard. But could this oil that’s derived from tropical …

Hand massaging foot with bunion
November 29, 2024/Orthopaedics

Can You Shrink Bunions Naturally?

Whether it’s sandal season or boot season, you may be thinking it’s time to do something about that bunion jutting out at the base of your big toe.Doctors call that bunion hallux …

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