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Jordana Brewster Talks Mental Health During Quarantine and How She Explained the Pandemic to Her Kids

She may star in the Fast & Furious movies, but in real life, the actress says this past spring has taught her valuable lessons about taking it easy.

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What Is Stress Headache and How Do You Stop It?

Lonely redhead woman sitting at dining table and thinking of something.

LGBTQ Individuals Are More Likely to Develop an Eating Disorder. Here’s Why

People Keep Saying They're Medically Exempt From Wearing Face Masks—But Is That Legit?

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 5: On the lawn at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Members of the Brigham and Women's community kneel take a moment of silence in memory of George Floyd and reflection on racial injustice on June 5, 2020. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

White Coats for Black Lives: 9 Medical Professionals Share Why They’re Protesting for Black Lives Matter

The Latest on the COVID-19 Outbreak

Why Do Some People Refuse to Wear a Face Mask in Public?

Why Health Officials Are Considering a Pool Testing Method for COVID-19

How to Manage Disappointment and Anger During COVID-19, According to a Psychologist

People Attended a Party in Texas Before Getting Coronavirus Test Results—and Now 300 Teens Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

How Much Do You Know About Coronavirus?

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This Gadget Makes It Possible for Women to Pee Standing Up—and It’s Only $13

Moms Clap Back on Mask Debate: 'If We Can Wear Masks During Labor, You Can Wear Them Shopping'

Headache After Exercise: What to Know About Exertion Headaches and How to Treat Them. Video //

This 32-Year-Old Gunshot Survivor Lived With Her Intestines Outside of Her Abdomen for Three Years

This Woman Gave Birth on Her Kitchen Floor Just 15 Minutes After Her Water Broke Video //

Congenital Syphilis Rates Are the Highest They've Been in More Than 20 Years—Here's What you Need to Know Video //

Sleep

9 Things to Do When You Can’t Sleep Because Your Mind Is Racing

Here's how to quiet your busy brain–and finally get some rest.

Is It Safe to Take Melatonin Every Night? Here's What Sleep Experts Say

Everything you need to know about taking melatonin supplements regularly.

How Much Sleep You Need, According to Experts

Here's what can happen when you're sleep deprived.

Amazon Shoppers Call This $8 Cooling Towel a ‘Godsend’ During Hot Summer Months Video //

How Long Does Coronavirus Last? What to Expect if You Contract COVID-19 Video //

My Constant Insomnia Turned Out to Be a Symptom of a Rare Disorder Called Hypophosphatasia Video //

Longest-Surviving Conjoined Twins Die at 68: 'They Couldn't Ask for Anything More,' Says Brother

Chrissy Teigen’s $800 Skincare Regimen Includes This Surprising $8 Product

Mary Kay Letourneau Dies of Cancer at the Age of 58

Misdiagnosed

Before She Was Diagnosed With Small Fiber Polyneuropathy, Doctors Misdiagnosed This Woman's Pain for 18 Years

Have you ever wanted to escape your own body? Jenna Birch, 28, has—thanks to the crippling pain she's experienced since childhood, which doctors misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, along with irritable bowel syndrome and a menstrual disorder.

The Lump in My Breast Was Growing—but My Doctor Kept Dismissing the Possibility That It Was Cancer

"Cancer doesn't grow like that," Elizabeth Vines' doctor told her after she went to see him about the rapidly growing lump in her breast. Two months later, she learned she had stage 3 breast cancer at age 35.

It Took 2 Years of Unexplained Symptoms Before Doctors Finally Diagnosed Me With Type 1 Diabetes

Katelyn Prominski's doctor dismissed her weight loss, extreme thirst, and brain fog, leaving this top ballet dancer unsure of where to turn. At a friend's urging, she went for a blood panel, which started her on the road toward treatment and healing.

Nick Cordero's Wife Shares Photos She Found After Opening His Phone for the First Time Since Fatal Illness

Woman Discovers Retained Placenta Two Months After Giving Birth—Here's How That Can Happen Video //

What is Vaginal Bleaching—and Is it Even Safe? Video //

The FDA Recalled Almost 19,000 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer—Here's What You Need to Know

High-Risk Florida Teen Dies of Coronavirus After Going to 100-Person Church Party

Why Do Nipples Get Hard?

Working It Out

These Are the Muscles You Should be Working If You Want to Get Stronger and Faster

They're responsible for high-intensity exercise like sprinting and heavy lifting—but only for short periods of time.

High-Intensity, Low-Impact Training Will Burn Calories and Protect Your Joints

This version of the high-intensity trend has just as many benefits. Try our 30-minute, at-home workout, and find out for yourself.

This 20-Minute Boxing Workout Will Help You Blow Off Steam While Stuck at Home

Rumble instructor Mona Lavinia shows how to nail these six basic boxing moves while working up a sweat.

Remdesivir Shows Promise as a Coronavirus Treatment—Here's What to Know About This Antiviral Drug Video //

Teddi Mellencamp Reveals 4-Month-Old Daughter Diagnosed With Lambdoid Craniosynostosis Video //

China Issues an Alert About Bubonic Plague—Here's What You Need to Know About This Deadly Disease Video //

This Pillow Wedge Is a Go-To for Anyone With Sleep Apnea, Acid Reflux, or Back Pain—and It’s on Sale Video //

29-Year-Old Nurse Who Left Home State to Help Coronavirus Patients Is Now Battling Brain Cancer

12 Mistakes Women Make in Middle Age

Retail Therapy

These Fourth of July Vibrator Sales Will Bring the Fireworks Into the Bedroom

You’ll be seeing stars.

The Best Fourth of July Mattresses Sales Worth Shopping

Fourth of July Weekend Is One of the Best Times to Buy a New Mattress—Here Are 12 of the Best Deals

This $10 “Miracle” Product Is Officially Amazon's Best-Selling Eye Cream

Reviewers say it reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles.

How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster? Video //

Florida Just Confirmed a Case of a Rare, Deadly, Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection Video //

Houston Mother Gives Birth to Triplets via C-Section After Beating Coronavirus

Ryan Adams Is Apologizing for His Abusive Behavior: 'This Time It’s Different'

Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies at 41 After Over 90 Days in Hospital from Coronavirus Complications

Katy Perry Shows Off Her Pregnancy Belly Button: 'Clickbait Bisch'

Diet & Nutrition

Is it Safe To Eat Outside During Coronavirus? What Health Experts Want You to Know About Dining Out

It might be wise to stick to delivery or takeout for now.

More Than 40,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Sold at Walmart, Other Stores Recalled for Possible E. Coli

The recalled beef packets were produced June 1.

The 5 Best Frozen Pizzas, According to a Nutritionist

Yes, some frozen pizzas are way better for you than others.

Chrissy Teigen Reveals Brutal Sunburn in Topless Mirror Selfie After Breast Implant Removal Surgery

These Are The Most Comfortable Sandals I’ve Ever Worn—and They’re Ridiculously Cute, Too Video //

This Oprah-Approved Brand Is Offering Up to 40% Off Its Comfy Shoes for 4th of July

How Long After Having Coronavirus Are You Contagious? Here's What Doctors Say Video //

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What's the Difference, and Which One Is Better? Video //

62-Year-Old Man Suffers 4-Hour Erection While on Ventilator Due to Coronavirus Video //

womenIRL

This Influencer Lost 2,000 Followers Over a Picture of Her Pubic Hair—But She’s Defending Her Post Anyway

She calls losing those followers "taking out the trash."

Actress Ali Stroker Is Making History as the First Person on Broadway in a Wheelchair

The award-winning actress says that she hopes to inspire and show people that through hard work, anything is possible.

This 29-Year-Old Personal Trainer Wants You to Embrace Your Rolls and Stretch Marks During Quarantine

Her message: health isn't correlated to how your body looks.

These Fourth of July Vibrator Sales Will Bring the Fireworks Into the Bedroom Video //

The Best Fourth of July Mattresses Sales Worth Shopping

People Attended a Party in Texas Before Getting Coronavirus Test Results—and Now 300 Teens Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 Video //

Sunburned Lips: The Best Ways to Soothe and Heal Them, According to Dermatologists Video //

Calif. Man Posts About His ‘Stupidity’ in Attending a BBQ—and Dies of Coronavirus 1 Day Later

This $10 “Miracle” Product Is Officially Amazon's Best-Selling Eye Cream Video //

Sexual Health

The 10 Best Mattresses for Sex, According to Expert Reviews

And help you get a better night’s sleep, too.

Sex During the Coronavirus Just Isn't Happening—and It's Totally Normal

Trust us, you're not alone.

These Vibrators Make Staying Home Way More Fun—and They’re on Sale

There’s never been a better time to invest in your own pleasure.

Is it Safe To Eat Outside During Coronavirus? What Health Experts Want You to Know About Dining Out Video //

Why Do Some People Refuse to Wear a Face Mask in Public? Video //

Couple Married for 53 Years Hold Hands as They Die of Coronavirus on the Same Day

Living With Sickle Cell Disease Is a Constant Battle With Pain, According to One Woman Who Has It Video //

Single Mom of 3 Vows to Fight After Colon Cancer Spreads Throughout Her Body: 'My Kids Need Me'

How to Relieve Stress, According to Experts Video //

Relationships

This Couple Was Supposed to Get Married—but Instead They're Working in an ER to Fight Covid-19

Love in the time of COVID-19.

6 Ways to Help Your Relationship Survive During Quarantine, According to Experts

Thanks to the pandemic, you're stuck with your significant other for an indefinite amount of time. How do you make it through without breaking up?

I’m a Lesbian, and When My Ex-Girlfriend Married a Man, It Made Me Feel Erased

I felt like I was holding onto our memories all by myself.

The Difference Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Unmasked Florida Woman Purposefully Coughs on Brain Tumor Patient—and the Shocking Video Is Going Viral Video //

Sunscreen Always Made Me Break Out—Until I Discovered This SPF Beauty Balm

What Does a Lyme Disease Rash Really Look Like? These Pictures Explain It Video //

Is This Normal? I Stand Up When I Wipe My Behind

The Best Root Touch Up for Maintaining Your Hair Color at Home, According to Stylists Video //

Skin Conditions

What Does a Lyme Disease Rash Really Look Like? These Pictures Explain It

You know the classic bulls-eye rash—but Lyme causes other types, like these.

Shoppers Say This $7 Anti-Itch Stick Is ‘The Best Thing Since Toilet Paper’

The portable pick can be applied up to 4 times a day to quell itching and pain.

Can Mosquitoes Carry the Coronavirus? Here's What Experts Say

Now that mosquito season is here and lockdowns are lifting, people are concerned.

Trump International Tower and Other N.Y.C. Hotels Not Changing Bedding Between Guests amid Coronavirus Crisis, Investigation Alleges

Everything You Need to Know About Moringa Oil for Skin and Hair Video //

Jennifer Aniston Says Wearing a Face Mask 'Shouldn't Be a Debate' Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

A New Swine Flu Strain Has Been Identified in China—Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic About It Video //

Type 2 Diabetes Prompted This Woman to Give Up the Unhealthy Eating Traditions She'd Grown Up With Video //

What It's Like Battling Type 2 Diabetes When You Have an Anxiety Disorder Video //

Wellness Warriors

10 Wellness Warriors on the Frontlines of Black Lives Matter

These 10 women are using their platforms to fight racial inequality and stand up for equal rights in the health and wellness space.

Amanda Kloots Opens Up About Staying Positive Amid Husband Nick Cordero’s COVID-19 Battle

Former Radio City Rockette, Amanda Kloots, spoke to Health about her fitness empire and her husband's ongoing struggles with COVID-19.

Briogeo Founder Nancy Twine on Why Diversity Is So Important in Haircare

Childhood memories led Twine, a former financier–turned–beauty mogul, to launch her natural and inclusive hair-care brand.

There’s 'No Evidence' That Black Lives Matter Protests Have Led to Coronavirus Spike

A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Prompted This Woman to Try the Keto Diet to Get the Disease Under Control Video //

Tom Hanks Says ‘Shame on You’ to Those Who Don’t Wear a Mask and Social Distance: ‘Do Your Part’

The Boody Bra Is So Comfortable, Even Bra Haters Can’t Stop Raving About It Video //

What Is Stress Headache and How Do You Stop It? Video //

Why Health Officials Are Considering a Pool Testing Method for COVID-19 Video //

Cold & Flu

How to Boost Your Immune System, According to Experts

10 immune-strengthening moves backed by research and recommended by doctors.

Is the Coronavirus Worse Than the Flu? We Asked Experts

New findings confirm that COVID-19 is more contagious than experts initially thought.

This Is How Many People Die From the Flu Each Year, According to the CDC

Are more people dying from the flu this year compared to other seasons? Here's what to know.

Teddi Mellencamp Recalls How Daughter Slate, 7½, 'Amputated the Tip of Her Finger' in a Door: I Felt 'Like It Was My Fault'

Dermatologists Wonder Whether 'COVID Toes' Could Be a New Coronavirus Symptom Video //

Joy-Anna Duggar Honors Daughter Annabell 1 Year After Miscarriage: 'Angel Baby'

10 Sunscreen Sticks to Keep Your Skin Protected All Summer Long Video //

Olympian Shawn Johnson Opens Up About Her Body Image Struggles, Drug Use and Going from '110 Lbs. to Pregnant'

LGBTQ Individuals Are More Likely to Develop an Eating Disorder. Here’s Why Video //

Jennifer Aniston Called These Leggings a 'Fitness Staple'—and They're On Major Sale Right Now

Viral Video Shows Swim Instructor Tossing Baby Into the Pool, But Is It Safe?

What It's Like to Work in a Nursing Home During COVID-19: 'It's All Hands on Deck' Video //

Is Your Doctor Gaslighting You? Here's What to Do

9 Signs It's More Serious Than the Common Cold

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