‘Skinimalism’ Is a TikTok Trend That Actually Makes Sense These three steps may be all you need for healthy skin. By Mariana Lenharo Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts Intricate skincare routines abound on social media and more products hit the shelves every day—but the key to healthy skin may be a pared down routine. Enter: “skinimalism”—the idea that, for many…
11 Foods for Thyroid Health—And 3 To Avoid If you have thyroid issues, the foods you eat can affect how you feel. By Maria Masters Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Your thyroid needs iodine to work properly and produce enough thyroid hormone for your body’s needs, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you don’t get enough iodine, you risk hypothyroidism or a goiter…
8 Ways To Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder Thanks to effective treatments for seasonal depression, you don’t have to feel as low. By Karen Pallarito Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD When daylight saving time ends, you may gain an extra hour of sleep but lose something precious: sunlight. As daylight slips into darkness earlier in the day, depression diagnoses increase.1 Millions of Americans…
Supplements That Should Not Be Mixed Supplements might not only interact with each other, but also with medications you may be taking. A healthcare provider can help assess your regimen. By Toby Amidor, RD, CDN Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Many people take supplements to help with health conditions or improve their well-being. Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and probiotics are all types…
5 Diet Tips for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Food plays a surprisingly big role when it comes to managing the condition. By Kimberly Goad Food isn’t a cure-all for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but it plays a surprisingly big role when it comes to managing the condition. Research, including a study published in 2020 in Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, shows that making smart diet…
4 Things to Know About PCOS and Fertility Polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood even by those who study it, but there are some things you should know. By Laura Ojeda Melchor Actress and singer Keke Palmer recently opened up on Instagram about a medical issue that has been attacking her “from the inside out” her entire life. In a 2019 interview for Health, new…
Will Irregular Periods Affect Pregnancy? Wondering how unpredictable menstruation affects your chances of conception? Here’s what you need to know about the link between irregular periods and pregnancy. By Nicole Harris Some women get their periods like clockwork every month. Others have completely unpredictable and irregular cycles—and this may affect their fertility. Here’s everything you need to know about the link…
My Lupus Diagnosis Taught Me To Talk To My Family About My Health My long road to a diagnosis started in 2007 and continued with the help of my family. By Janice Thomas I was diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body, less than ten years ago, but I…
16 Foods That Reduce Bloating—And 8 That Cause It Keep your digestive system humming along by eating flat-belly foods and avoiding those that cause bloat. By Charlene K. Petitjean Bloating is totally normal and common. There are a number of factors that contribute to bloating—including eating your food too quickly and menstrual bleeding. But some foods pack a lot of carbohydrates, often…
Life After Breast Cancer: The Journey Forward By Ann Pietrangelo Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, AOCNP One day you’re in active treatment for breast cancer, and the next you’re not. You might feel an immediate sense of relief and gratitude that you’re still here and the worst may be over. At the same time, side effects from treatment are still with…
