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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.
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Food
Your Two-Egg Breakfast Probably Doesn’t Have Enough Protein
Try these expert-recommended add-ons.
Nutrition
What Nutrition Experts Think About the Viral ‘Love Is Blind’ Chicken Smoothie
There’s no reason for anyone to have chicken this way.
Life
This Is How Long It Takes for Your Social Battery to Run Out, a New Survey Shows
Plus, a few tricks to make it last longer.
Nutrition
This Food Beats Protein Shakes for Building Muscle, New Research Says
Well, this is unexpected.
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.
Skin
Can Your Chapped Lips Become ‘Addicted’ to Lip Balm?
Here’s why you might be reaching for chapstick every hour.
Nutrition
There’s Probably Lead in Your Protein Powder. How Worried Should You Be?
A new Consumer Reports study is raising plenty of questions.
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.
Constipation
The Surprising Foods—and One Drink—That Could Help You Poop
Reach for these when you’re backed up.
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.
Life
5 Signs You’re Too Dependent on Male Validation, According to Therapists
Because a compliment (or lack thereof) shouldn’t make or break your week.
