Health

Health
Public Health Feels Like a Dumpster Fire. Chelsea Clinton Has a Podcast to Help
That Can’t Be True debunks misinformation on vaccines, seed oils, fluoride, and more.

Health
The One Thing Women Should Consider Before Doing a Cold Plunge
It’s fair to wonder if your cold plunge practice is doing more harm than good.

Pregnancy & Parenthood
The Data Has Never Been Clearer That You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
A new analysis sheds light on safety and benefits—for both mom and baby.

Health
Jen Affleck Is on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Just 2 Months Postpartum—and Pelvic Floor PTs Have Thoughts
It’s not exactly the recommended time frame for high-impact activity.

Health
The Dangers of Casting Doubt on Tylenol—the One Painkiller Safe for Use During Pregnancy
Trump’s advice to avoid the medication over unfounded links to autism could harm both moms and babies.

Running
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
I didn’t know how to get out of my quarter-life crisis…so I decided to run straight through it instead.

Sleep
Sleep Doctors Swear By This Simple Morning Habit
It might take some practice, but your body will thank you.

Eczema
Tori Spelling Reveals the Physical Way Stress Shows Up on Her Body
It triggers an inflammatory skin condition she shares with her daughter Stella.


Depression
Jennifer Lawrence Wants You to Know About Her Postpartum Anxiety Meds
The Oscar winner shares what helped her significantly.

Sleep
How to Keep This Weekend’s Time Change From Wrecking Your Sleep
It’s not quite as simple as “gaining” an extra hour.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
A new analysis highlights surprising health perks beyond symptom relief.


Urinary Tract Infections
The Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of UTIs
New research ties this common infection to what you eat.

Neurological Health
You Can ‘Train’ Your Brain to Be More Focused in Just 30 Minutes a Day
And it involves playing games.

Neurological Health
The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise
The health of your brain is one more reason to practice good oral hygiene, according to a growing body of research.

Pregnancy & Parenthood
I Could Not Goop My Way Out of Infertility
I was desperate for control. Who was in charge of this body if not me?


Mental Health
5 Subtle Signs of Seasonal Depression to Watch Out For
Sure, SAD can famously make you feel, well, sad, but it can also cause less obvious symptoms that are easy to miss.

Pregnancy & Parenthood
One Pre-Pregnancy Blood Test That Can Reveal Your Risk for Complications, According to a New Study
Having high cholesterol before conceiving could spell trouble down the line.

Breast Cancer
Katie Thurston on Extreme Fatigue, Painful Sex, and Other Hidden Truths of Stage 4 Breast Cancer
The former ‘Bachelorette’ opens up to SELF and debunks common misconceptions.

Health
5 Everyday Behaviors That Neurologists Avoid for Long-Term Brain Health
What you *don’t* do matters for your thinker too.

Mental Health
How to Deal With Sunset Anxiety, According to Therapists
If shorter days and fading light leave you panicky and cranky, here are a few ways to cope.

Mental Health
5 Common Reasons Therapy ‘Doesn’t Work’ for Some People
No, you’re not “too broken”—but a few things could have affected your experience.

Mental Health
I Look Like I Have It Together, But I'm Living with High-Functioning Depression
Getting better isn’t always the whole story.