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Health & Wellness

We take a no-nonsense approach to wellness—the intersection between your body and your mind—so you can trust us to report on the latest scientific advancements and expert-backed advice, from how to fall asleep (and stay asleep) to everything you need to know to be well-informed about your reproductive health.
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In Defense of Working Out On Vacation

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Tarte's Founder Is Taking on the Wellness World

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A Simple, Dietician-Approved Way to Cut Back on Sugar—From Breakfast to Bedtime

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14 Exercises You Can Do in Bed While Watching TV (Yes, Really)

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Why You're Not Sore After Working Out (And Why That's Okay)

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Spinning, Explained: What the Popular Workout Really Does for Your Body

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Ashwagandha Is the Mood-Boosing, Stress Managing Adaptogen Everyone Is (Still) Talking About

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Your Science-Backed Guide to Manifesting Your Best Year (and Life) Yet

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How to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries (Without Guilt), According to Mental Health Experts

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The 6 Best Whitening Toothpastes Dentists and Testers Recommend for Visibly Brighter Teeth

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The 6 Best Teeth Whitening Strips for a Brighter Smile—After Testing 20+

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The 7 Best Teeth Whitening Products We Tested for a Brighter, Stain-Free Smile

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The 14 Best Probiotics for Women for a Happy Gut and Glowy Skin, According to Dietitians

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TikTok Is Obsessed With “Cortisol Face”—But Is It Real?

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Kourtney Kardashian Barker on Her Morning Routine and Lemme's Latest Launch

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Sober Travel Is the Next Big Wellness Trend—Even If You Drink

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Forest Bathing Gives Your Brain a Break

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These 10 Stanley Cup Alternatives Could Be the Next It-Girl Tumbler

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Sound Baths Will Level Up Your Meditation Experience—Learn What to Expect

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Is Everyone Secretly Tanning With The “Barbie Drug?”

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Dentists Told Us Exactly How to Whiten Your Teeth—Both at Home and In the Office

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Your Period Deserves the "Little Treat" Treatment

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Is a Red Light Shower Head the Cure to Seasonal Depression?

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Smell Good Naturally: 11 Expert-Approved Ways to Stay Fresh Without a Drop of Perfume

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10 Benefits of Sleeping with an Eye Mask, According to Experts

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I Tried Fascia Therapy to Finally Loosen Up—Here's How It Went

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Why Is My Period Suddenly Shorter? OB-GYNs Explain the Possible Reasons

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I Tried Somato Emotional Release—The Therapeutic Massage for Your Mind and Body

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The 11 Best Fluoride-Free Toothpastes for Whiter, Brighter Teeth

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Lymphatic Drainage: Everything You Need to Know about the Stimulating Massage

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Do IUDs Cause Acne, or Help With It? We Asked Dermatologists

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Why a 5-Pound Weight Gain Isn't the End of the World

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TikTok Loves This Mouthwash Hack for "Sparkling" Teeth—But Is it Safe?

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The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy Skin—Including How to Care For It

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The 8 Best Teeth Whitening Pens for Easy On-the-Go Treatments, Approved by Testers

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The Clean Girl Aesthetic Is All Over Social Media—But It's Not Exactly Harmless

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10 Melasma Treatments to Keep Discoloration Under Control

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I Took CBD Oil Every Day for My Anxiety—Here's What Went Down

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14 Vicks VapoRub Uses, From Skincare to Stretch Marks

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I Tried Professional Teeth Whitening—Here's What It's Like

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Why You Still Feel Dehydrated After Drinking Lots of Water

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13 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism, According to Dietitians

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How Long Does it Take to See the Benefits of Infrared Sauna? Experts Weigh In

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The Gut-Skin Connection: How to Glow From Inside Out

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Coconut Oil for Teeth Whitening: Does It Actually Work?

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How to Stop Picking Your Face and Skin

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Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massages Are Beloved by Celebs—Here's Why

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8 Expert-Approved Tips for Postnasal Drips

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15 Affordable Wellness Retreats That'll Give You a New Lease on Life

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The 15 Best Floss Picks for a Healthy Smile

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Do Antibiotics Cause Weight Gain? Experts Weigh In

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Can I Go in the Sauna With a New Tattoo?

Lets Stop Pretending It's Easy to Make Friends in Your 20s
Let’s Stop Pretending It's Easy to Make Friends in Your 20s

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True Story: I Got Botox in My Shoulders to Help Fix My Posture

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14 Beauty Products That Protect Your Skin From Blue Light Damage

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8 Ways to Reduce Eye Redness Without a Prescription

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15 Ways to Deal With Acid Reflux, Naturally, According to Experts

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear A Bra, According to the Experts

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Crown Chakra Healing: What It Is and How to Do It, According to Experts

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45 Ways to Pamper Yourself With the Ultimate Self-Care Day

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Ask an OB/GYN: Can You Use Coconut Oil For a Yeast Infection?

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How to Make the Whites of Your Eyes Even Whiter

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10 Satisfying Stretches That Help to Relieve Belly Bloat

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How to Identify and Treat a Cold Sore vs. a Pimple, According to a Derm