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5 Really Good Reasons to Take Your Vitamins — Even If You Eat a Healthy Diet
While a nutrient-dense diet can deliver most of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly, there are many different factors that can get in the way of flawless, food-first nutrition. Here's why you should make multivitamins part of your daily routine.
10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is one of the pillars of good health, but sometimes life gets in the way of a good night’s sleep. Sleep hygiene can help — here are 10 simple ways to improve yours.
Cutting Back on Sugar? Here's What You Need to Know About Sucralose
Emerging research suggests that one popular sugar substitute, sucralose, may have an unexpected impact on blood glucose levels.
The Best Breakfasts for Weight Loss, Recommended by Experts
We spoke to a panel of registered dietitians and nutrition specialists to round up the best expert-recommended breakfasts for weight loss. From easy homemade breakfasts to ready-made options for busy mornings, here are their picks.
Doula, Midwife, or Both? Your Birth Team, Decoded
When you’re building your birth team, it’s important to understand the difference between a midwife and a doula—and the unique benefits they each offer.
How Fennel Tea Can Help Ease Bloat, Calm Stress + Boost Sleep
Fennel is known for its mild, earthy flavor with a subtle hint of black licorice — and experts say it can ease digestive issues, safeguard your heart, improve your sleep, and more. Here’s what you need to know.
6 Healthy Benefits of Your Favorite Holiday Spices
’Tis the season to stock up on spices that make your whole house smell amazing — and offer some amazing health benefits to boot!
8 Signs You’re Experiencing Burnout
Your to-do list is a mile long, but you just can’t seem to find the energy to get anything done. Sound familiar? If so, you might be dealing with burnout. Be on the lookout for these telltale signs.
How to Financially Prepare for Motherhood
One of the biggest hurdles in starting a family is often one that we rarely talk about: the cost of motherhood. Read on below for a step-by-step readiness checklist to help you prepare your finances.
Everything You Need to Know About Healthy Snacking
Snacks get a bad rap, but healthy snacking can actually help you ward off cravings and avoid overeating at mealtime. Here's what you need to know about snacking — the right way.
The 8 Best Home Saunas to Step Up Your Wellness Routine
Want to transform a corner of your living room, home gym, or backyard into your own personal day spa? Home saunas offer all the potential health benefits of heat therapy, with no spa membership required. Before you make the investment, here’s what you need to know about the benefits, the most important features, and our picks for the best home saunas.
Bon Jovi Songs: 10 Rock Anthems and Power Ballads to Sing With the Windows Down
It’s been 40 years since we were first introduced to the boys from New Jersey with the searing guitar riffs and sky-high hairstyles. To celebrate, we’re looking back at 10 of our favorite Bon Jovi songs.
Healthy Gift Guide 2023: The Gear, Gadgets, and Products You Need to Add to Your Holiday Wish List
From budget-friendly to splurge-worthy, the wellness goodies in this holiday gift guide are designed to pamper the healthy-living devotee in your life — or anyone who could use a little extra self-care. And you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your own wish list, too.
How to Throw an Epic Friendsgiving
Here’s how to throw a Friendsgiving that becomes the only festive yearly tradition you won’t need to pregame to get through.
Period Pain: What's Normal (and What Isn't)
How can you tell if your cramps are “normal,” or if it’s time to talk to your doctor? Here’s what you need to know.