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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?
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?
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 21-Day Mini Band Challenge Will Fire Up Your Entire Body—No Gym Required
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Bill Nye's Viral Mask Video Shows How Effective Each Type of Face Covering Is Video //
Nausea and Vomiting Might Be the First Signs of Coronavirus Video //
This Gadget Makes It Possible for Women to Pee Standing Up—and It’s Only $13 Video //
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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.
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 Video //
This Doctor's Super Simple Tip for Making Face Masks Fit Better Is Going Viral
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 //
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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.
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 //
Then and Now! Gisele Bündchen Says Her 'Little Yoga Partner' Daughter Vivian, 7½, Is 'Growing So Fast'
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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
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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.
Mary Kay Letourneau Dies of Cancer at the Age of 58
Nick Cordero's Wife Shares Photos She Found After Opening His Phone for the First Time Since Fatal Illness
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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
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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.
Why Do Nipples Get Hard?
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 //
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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
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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.
12 Mistakes Women Make in Middle Age
How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster? Video //
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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
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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.
Katy Perry Shows Off Her Pregnancy Belly Button: 'Clickbait Bisch'
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
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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 //
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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.
62-Year-Old Man Suffers 4-Hour Erection While on Ventilator Due to Coronavirus Video //
These Fourth of July Vibrator Sales Will Bring the Fireworks Into the Bedroom Video //
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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
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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.
This $10 “Miracle” Product Is Officially Amazon's Best-Selling Eye Cream Video //
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
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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'
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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.
How to Relieve Stress, According to Experts Video //
The Difference Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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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
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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.
The Best Root Touch Up for Maintaining Your Hair Color at Home, According to Stylists Video //
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
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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 //
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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.
What It's Like Battling Type 2 Diabetes When You Have an Anxiety Disorder Video //
There’s 'No Evidence' That Black Lives Matter Protests Have Led to Coronavirus Spike
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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 //
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Why Health Officials Are Considering a Pool Testing Method for COVID-19 Video //
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 //
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