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7 Reasons Your Eye Just Won't Stop Twitching, According to Doctors

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7 Reasons Your Eye Just Won't Stop Twitching, According to Doctors

Raise your hand if you've ever been minding your own business when suddenly, your eye starts to twitch.

Are Seed Oils Really That Bad For You? An RD Weighs In

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Are Seed Oils Really That Bad For You? An RD Weighs In

If you regularly use social media, you've probably heard about "toxic" seed oils.

Exactly How Much Water You Should Be Drinking, According to Experts

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Exactly How Much Water You Should Be Drinking, According to Experts

I've always considered myself sufficiently hydrated.

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

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What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

Discharge is a natural part of having a vagina.

Why Your Breath Smells Bad and How to Fix It, According to Experts

Jul 16, 2024

Why Your Breath Smells Bad and How to Fix It, According to Experts

It's normal to have bad breath from time to time, especially after eating potent foods like garlic and onions, but persistent sour, rotten, or sulfur-like breath may be a deeper issue.

Do Posture Correctors Actually Work? A Surgeon and a Physical Therapist Weigh In

Jul 16, 2024

Do Posture Correctors Actually Work? A Surgeon and a Physical Therapist Weigh In

After seeing a few posts about posture correctors on social media, I quickly turned my attention to my own posture.

"Inflammaging” May Be the Reason You're Aging Faster — Here's What to Know

Jul 12, 2024

"Inflammaging” May Be the Reason You're Aging Faster — Here's What to Know

One thing we know for sure: if you're lucky enough to age, it'll eventually show on your body.

8 Ways to Relieve Lower-Back Pain From Sitting, According to an MD

Jul 10, 2024

8 Ways to Relieve Lower-Back Pain From Sitting, According to an MD

If you work a job that requires you to sit at a desk for the majority of the day (either at home or in an office), odds are you're familiar with lower-back pain.

Can TikTok’s Sour Candy Hack Actually Help With Panic Attacks?

Jul 9, 2024

Can TikTok’s Sour Candy Hack Actually Help With Panic Attacks?

If you deal with panic attacks, coping mechanisms are crucial for finding relief.

The Best Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection, According to a Doctor

Jul 9, 2024

The Best Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection, According to a Doctor

Yeast infections aren't the most glamorous topic, but according to Harvard Medical School, an estimated 75 percent of all women will experience at least one at some point in their life.

Why You Can't Stop Burping, According to Gastroenterologists

Jul 5, 2024

Why You Can't Stop Burping, According to Gastroenterologists

You likely learned from a young age that burping is inconsiderate.

How to Tell Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack, According to Experts

Jul 3, 2024

How to Tell Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack, According to Experts

You might hear people say they had a panic attack — and this very well could be the case.