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How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?

Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.

I’m a Neurologist, and Here’s the No. 1 Thing I See People Do That’s Bad for Their Brain

Thankfully, you can get ahead of this by making changes when you’re in your 30s and 40s.

3 Non-Obvious Signs Someone Is Drowning That Every Adult Should Know

Spotting them can mean the difference between life and death.

The Best Thing About the Olympic Village Is…Free Preventive Health Care?!

US rugby player Ariana Ramsey received a Pap smear, had a dentist appointment, and got an eye exam.

The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise

It’s right at the tip of your tongue—literally.
Airing it out

Are the Therapy Sessions on Reality TV Shows Even Remotely Legit?

Here’s what two real-world therapists make of unpacking issues on camera in the Bravo-verse
Hit snooze

11 Best Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed for 2024

These are the very best options for every type of sleeper.

Everything Noah Lyles Has Shared About Having Severe Asthma

The Olympic sprinter has been dealing with the health condition since he was a toddler.

11 Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses That Deliver a Great Night’s Sleep

Good things come in small(er) packages.

What It’s Like Doing Olympic Gymnastics During Your Period

“There is that fear of your tampon string hanging out of that thin bit of material.”

What Losing a Testicle to Cancer Taught Me About Masculinity

I’d always felt serious pressure to conform. Now I’m making a conscious choice to live authentically.

Everything Suni Lee Has Shared About Her Rare Kidney Disease

From her very first symptom to how she’s doing now.

‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye Conditions

The gymnast is able to compete without his iconic glasses because it's “all about feeling the equipment.”

Is It Better for My Poop to Float or Sink?

Turns out, your toilet holds valuable clues about your diet and health.
Mental Health

Should You Stop Going to Therapy When Things Are…Pretty Good?

Regular sessions aren’t just for tough times—they can also help you celebrate your wins and continue to grow.

The Best Mattresses for Your Achey, Breaky Back

Experts and testers name their top picks for pressure-relieving beds.

3 Signs It's Time to Start Worrying About a Mosquito Bite

Most are harmless, but some can put your health at risk.

How to Deal If You’re Trapped in an Agonizing Constipation-Diarrhea Cycle

Plus, why your gut might be spiraling in the first place.
Living dead

3 Things to Do When You’re So, So Tired But Sleeping More Isn’t an Option

When life gets in the way of regular rest, these tips can give you a little bit of juice.