Everything You Need To Know About Your Knees
Ever wonder what makes your knees so complex and prone to injury? We've got all the deets on the biggest joint in your body. You're gonna want to read this.
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Stories By Rick Chillot
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Liver
The liver is one of our more underrated organs, despite its size and versatility. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this vital organ. -
Acid Reflux Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
If stomach acids are in the mix, acid reflux can cause a painful, burning sensation felt in the chest or neck. This can result in heartburn. -
Everything You Should Know About Head Lice
Keeping lice out of your life requires knowing how they operate. Go ahead and give your scalp a preemptive itch -- it's time to explore their whole lousy story. -
Parts Of Your Body That Are Completely Unique
You already know there's nobody else in the world quite like you. But you may be surprised by some of the features that are totally unique in everyone. -
Most People Don't Have These Rare Body Features
Every body is different and unique, but some bodies have features that are extremely rare. Read on to find out if you have any of these unusual traits. -
Warning Signs From Your Teeth You Shouldn't Ignore
Your mouth is the entryway to the digestive system, but it's also a window into your health -- and here are signs from your teeth you shouldn't ignore. -
Insomnia Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Types
Insomnia is a common problem that, if gone untreated, can have a number of repercussions. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, and impact of insomnia. -
Everything You Wanted To Know About Bed Bugs
Let's be clear: Nobody wants bed bugs. Unfortunately, though, they're very common. Here's what else you should know about these pesky little bloodsuckers. -
Surprising Things About Men's Bodies People Used To Believe
From the strange conceits of the ancient Greeks to the tall tales of this century, these are the surprising things about men's bodies people used to believe. -
What Happens To Your Body When You Die
It may be disturbing to face one's own mortality ... but aren't you a little bit curious? Let's lift the coffin lid and find out what happens when we die. -
When You're In Love, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Whether you're lovesick, crushing on someone new, or once bitten/twice shy, there's no question that Cupid's arrow leaves a mark. Read on to find out why. -
You Should See An Eye Doctor If This Happens To You
Your eyes have plenty to tell you, but it's not always easy to get what they're saying. So here's a guide to help you know when the message is an urgent one. -
When You're Depressed, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Even though depression is a mood disorder, its impact goes beyond your frame of mind to disrupt the health of your body. -
Surprising Things Your Pee Can Reveal About Your Health
As odd as it sounds, your pee can tell you a lot about your health. Read on to learn which of these toilet bowl tells are innocuous, and which spell trouble. -
The Most Dangerous Health Trends Throughout History
An examination of dubious health trends reveals that even in modern times, we can be too quick to accept solutions that are too good to be true. -
Things You Never Realized Were Making You Smell Bad
Body odor may be a taboo subject, but we're all friends here, right? Let's take a nosedive into the things you never realize were making you smell bad. -
Surprising Ways Your Blood Type Can Affect Your Health
Research shows that your blood type can affect your health (for better or for worse), and in some ways we're only starting to understand. Let's take a look. -
Strange Things That Happen To Your Body In The Spring
Your body -- from your head to your hair to your very hormones respond to spring's annual return -- even if you don't realize it. Read this to find out how. -
What Hygiene Has Looked Like Throughout History
Compared to past centuries, it's easy to argue that we live in a golden age of near-obsessive cleanliness, but it took us a long while to get to where we are. -
Surprising Ways Being A Redhead Affects Your Health
Redheads make up just 2% of humanity, but their presence feels much bigger. Here are the surprising ways being a redhead affects your health. -
What Every Man Secretly Does To His Body But Would Never Admit
It's time to pull back the curtain, fellas. Here's a detailed look at what every man secretly does to his body (though he'd probably never admit it). -
Things That Happen To The Male Body That Might Surprise You
Think you know a lot about the male body? Prepare yourself for a journey into the weirder side of living with a Y chromosome. -
Signs That Can Help You Tell If Someone Is A Narcissist
The term narcissist stems from Greek mythology, but narcissism is anything but a fable. If you think someone you know is a narcissist, look out for these signs. -
Things You Believe About Your Body That Are Completely False
False beliefs about the human body are nothing new and persist even today. In fact, you probably still believe some myths about your own anatomy. -
Sleep Myths You Need To Stop Believing
From "beauty sleep isn't real" to "teenagers sleep too much," these are the most pervasive sleep myths you need to stop believing ASAP. -
Everything You Need To Know Before Getting A Tattoo
Once taboo, tattoos have since transcended into the mainstream. If you're considering getting inked for the first time, here's everything you need to know.
