Reasons You Might Want To Avoid Doing Child's Pose In Yoga
Despite being a restful and restorative pose, child's pose isn't suitable for every body. Here's how to know when to skip it - and what you can do instead.
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Stories By Allaya Cooks-Campbell
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Study Finds Link Between Cannabis Use And Psychiatric Disorders In Young Men
Cannabis products are popular choices to take the edge off. But a new study has found some evidence that it might be doing young men more harm than good. -
Does Pedialyte Actually Work For Adults?
Since dehydration (and the subsequent electrolyte imbalance) tends to exacerbate many nausea symptoms, adults have been turning to Pedialyte to cure themselves. -
Study Reveals A Surprising Benefit Of Walking Every Day
Walking may have other benefits beyond just getting you in shape and improving your overall health. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Putting A Lemon In Your Drink
Up to 70 percent of the lemon wedges served in restaurants are laden with over 25 different kinds of bacteria, including E. coli, yeast, and human fecal matter. -
Is Outdoor Dining Actually Safe?
A variety of makeshift outdoor spaces have emerged in an attempt to keep sidewalk dining comfortable. The question is, are these dining spaces really safe? -
What Is The Ayurvedic Diet?
The Ayurvedic diet makes recommendations on what you should eat more (or less) of based on your body type, personality, emotional health, and even the weather. -
The First Thing You Should Do After You Throw Up
If you're treating a standard case of nausea, here's a simple plan for helping yourself recover. -
Why You Should Stop Going To The Bathroom 'Just In Case'
If you're going to the bathroom "just in case," you could actually be training your bladder to have to go more and more often. -
Here's How Long You Really Need To Brush Your Teeth
As it turns out, there's a right way and a wrong way to brush your teeth. Here's how long you really need to brush your teeth and what technique you should use. -
The Real Reason Older People Are Having Trouble Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine
If you're an older adult, getting a COVID-19 vaccination has turned out to be anything but straightforward. -
The Surprising Benefits Of Rage Yoga
Rage Yoga involves "breath work, positional exercises, and the expressing of raw emotions" with the goal of creating a powerful mind-body connection. -
This Might Explain Why You're Always Tired
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What It Means When You Yawn During Your Workout
Yawning during your workouts? It's actually a common occurrence, and it doesn't necessarily mean you're tired or bored. -
What Is ASMR, And Can It Really Make You Feel Better?
The tingling sensation of ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. What is ASMR, and can it really make you feel better? -
Here's Why Elderberries Are Selling Out At Your Supermarket
Items featuring elderberry on the label have been harder to find as people look for all-natural ways to boost their immunity during the pandemic. -
Serotonin Vs Dopamine: What's The Difference?
We often associate the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine with mood regulations, but this is the real difference between the two chemicals. -
How Eating A High-Protein Meal Can Boost Your Exercise Results
A new study has determined that consuming a high-protein meal before a workout can suppress hunger and fuel fat-oxidation. -
Is The Five-Second Rule Real?
If you drop something on the floor, is it really safe to eat it within the "five-second rule"? -
Dr. Dre's Brain Aneurysm Explained
55-year-old music legend Dr. Dre is being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after experiencing a brain aneurysm. Here's what that means. -
What Really Happens When You Drink Alkaline Water
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Is Fruit Still Healthy When It's Frozen?
Buying frozen fruit can be an easy alternative to your fresh produce sitting out for days. You may wonder if fruit is still healthy when it's been frozen. -
The Real Reason You Should Start Scraping Your Tongue
Tooth brushing doesn't do remove all the bacteria that accumulates on your tongue; scraping your tongue helps remove all the toxins that gather overnight. -
The Best Time Of Day To Eat Breakfast
That breakfast is the "most important meal of the day" is an adage that seems to be well-rooted in scientific fact. -
Why You Feel So Dehydrated During The Winter
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When You Do Too Much Yoga, This Is What Happens
You may think that the more yoga you can do, the better. However, you may want to think twice before you roll out your mat every single day. -
Here's Why You Should Start Drinking More Bone Broth
People credit bone broth with all sorts of benefits. It's said to be good for your bones, skin, immune system, and gut health. But how much of that is true?
