This Animal Kills the Most Humans Every Year—and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of
The world's deadliest animals aren't lions, tigers, or bears. This species is much more common—and it's thriving in your backyard....
13 Medical Reasons for Your Shoulder Pain
Medical reasons for shoulder pain can range from a pulled muscle to a rotator-cuff tear to a heart attack or...
When to Worry About a Cough That Won’t Go Away
Is that lingering cough simply annoying or the sign of something much worse? Here's how to tell if it's time...
This Is How Much Fibre You Should Eat to Prevent Disease
Hint: You're probably not eating enough.
30 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
Add these small changes to your daily routine for a powerful dose of heart disease prevention.
What I Wish I’d Known Before Getting a Divorce
Making the decision to get a divorce is never an easy one. While these men and women don't regret ending...
The 7 Stages of Marriage
Building a successful marriage is a lifelong challenge. Understanding the different stages of marriage and the phases you'll go through...
I Had Anxiety for 30 Years—Till This One Eureka Moment Helped Me Recover
From the time I was a small child, anxiety was an ever-present problem. I tried to ignore it, then unsuccessfully...
16 Classic Home Remedies with Surprising New Benefits
From cranberry juice to oatmeal to ginger, these home remedies have been hiding some surprisingly healthy benefits all along.
If Your Cold Lingers, Here Are 13 Things It Could Mean
If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something more serious.
The Strange Reason Why This Parkinson’s Patient’s Leg Pain Wouldn’t Go Away
While trying to diagnose a Parkinson's patient's painful leg tingling, a change to his medications brought on an impulse control...
This is the Dirtiest Thing on Restaurant Tables
You know the kitchen at home is clean, but what about the tables you eat at when dining out? ABC...
This Is Why You Can’t Smell Yourself
You don't think about your nose getting tired, but when it's exposed to the same smell for a while, that's...
27 Compliments You Haven’t Been Giving—But Should
Which would you prefer: "Those pants make you look skinny" or "The world is a better place because you are...
No More Pain in the Butt: How to Treat Hemorrhoids Now
A pesky case of piles can be painful—but it can also be avoided. Here's how to treat hemorrhoids the right...
Understanding Fibromyalgia: Aches, Pains and Answers
It may still be poorly understood, but doctors are finally taking this condition seriously. Here's what we know.
Keeping Fit After Fatherhood: 6 Tricks to Ditch Your Dad Bod
Has becoming a dad brought with it a few extra pounds? Professional wrestler and “Dad Bod Destroyer” Robbie E reveals...
This Is What It Really Means to Be a Neighbour
Passed from one home to the next, a box of ornaments reminds a family of the bonds around them.
Knowing Your Purpose in Life Can Help You Live Longer
Start each year by writing down your response to the question “What is the meaning of life?” Your ever-changing answers...
Fewer Than 50 People in the World Have This Incredibly Rare Blood Type
This blood type is so rare that scientists call it “golden”—but the pretty name masks the fact that this type...
Parkinson’s Disease Could Start in This Body Part, Massive Study Finds
Hint: It’s not the muscles or the brain!
Reading in This Font Could Improve Your Memory
Here’s a science-backed—and totally simple—way to remember more of what you read.
The Stages of Alzheimer’s: How the Disease Really Unfolds
This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.
The Key to Healthy Aging? Moving More! 5 Ways Getting Active Keeps You Young
Adding small doses of physical activity to your daily routine can have a big impact on the aging process. Here's...
The Serious Health Risks Tall People Need to Know About
If people tend to look up to you, this is health news you'll want to remember—and discuss with your doctor.
9 Crazy Old-Time Remedies That Were Used to Treat the Flu
It wasn’t so long ago we were draining patients’ blood and numbing them with whiskey.
17 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Fitness After 50
Being over 50 isn't too late to get in shape. Here's a look at myths you should never believe about...
The Dangerous Reason You Shouldn’t Pick Your Nose
Digging for gold could do more harm than good.
If You Have These Types of Dreams, You Could Be at Risk for Dementia
If you often have scary dreams, it could be a sign of a sleep disorder that dramatically raises your risk...