Health

Do women really influence each other's menstrual cycles?

If you've ever lived with multiple people who have periods, you've probably experienced period syncing. Period syncing describes a popular belief that women who live together or spend a lot of time together will see the timing of their monthly periods syncing up or aligning. Roommates, close friends, coworkers, same-sex couples, and family members who start their period on or about the same day every month can feel like this is a special bond between them. But is this a real phenomenon, or just a popular myth? Curious? Check out this gallery to discover what research has to say about period syncing.

Nestlé baby milk scandal: Sugar added to baby milk and cereals in poorer nations

Two of the best-selling baby-food brands marketed by Nestlé in low- and middle-income countries contain high levels of added sugar, while such products are sugar free in its home country, Switzerland. These are the key findings of an investigation by Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), as FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece explains.

Professional Faqs: How Does Apple Cider Help With Blood Pressure?

Homegrown happiness: Recipes using ingredients from your garden

Freshness is amongst the most important requirements when it comes to food. With all the pesticides, hormones, and who knows what else is going on with food these days, homegrown freshness cannot be undervalued. Aside from the satisfaction of growing your food, you have incredible recipes to enjoy the fruits of your labor, which makes it all the sweeter. Interest piqued? Swipe through to learn more about how you can create incredible dishes from garden to plate.

My Hair Felt 10 Times Softer After Using This Filter Showerhead for a Week

It's that good.

Ask A Nutrition Professional: Do I Have To Drink Lemon Juice To Prevent Kidney Stones?

Expert opinion from Jen Hsu Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Canada Drinking lemon juice has been found to be beneficial at reducing kidney stone formation. Lemon juice contains high amount of citrate, which binds to the calcium in our blood and block stone formation. Although being one of the most effect...

10 Best Workout Shoes For Women Of 2024, Tested By Fitness Experts

Training experts swear by these.

Am I overweight? How to check your weight is healthy

Obesity is rising and our health is at risk. Here we explore why more people are overweight and how you can tell if you’re a healthy weight.

It’s time to stop shaming men for ‘dad dressing’

Dads are perennially the butt of the joke. From eye-rolling adverts on TV (thankfully on the demise) about hapless old “im indoors” and his inability to perform basic household tasks, to Father’s Day cards splattered with beer and football imagery (one-dimensional and boorish, no?), dads get it in the neck. Particularly when it comes to their style...

10 Foods That Make You Feel Extra Tired & 10 That Can Give You Energy

Are you feeling extra tired throughout the day and can’t figure out why? Turns out it might not be sleep-related at all; it might have to do with what you eat! What we put into our bodies has a much bigger role than just keeping us alive – it can affect our energy levels too. […]

10 Foods That Worsen Period Cramps & 10 That Alleviate Symptoms

We all know when it’s coming. A storm of unpleasant symptoms smack us in the face every month and among them, the dreaded period cramp. It often feels like they have the upper hand, but there are ways to soothe the pain and get back to everyday life. With that, here are 10 foods to […]

Professional Faqs: What Are The Possible Complications Of Pancreatitis?

Expert opinion from Sandeep Kumar Reddy Mallela MBBS BMB Pediatrics persevering · 2 years of experience · India Complications of pancreatitis can be divided into two subgroups. They are local and systemic complications. Local complications include necrosis of the pancreatic tissue, pancreatic pseudocyst, pancreatic abscess, pancreatic ascites, intr...

The Stress Cycle and how to complete it

We all experience stress. Modern life is stressful, and there's no way around that. We're constantly told to cut negativity out of our lives and practice 'self-care,' but some stress doesn't go away by reading Deepak Chopra and drinking a green smoothie. The only way to truly deal with stress is to understand the chemical cycle that begins when you experience anxiety and figure out how to complete it. Click through the following gallery to discover the truth about stress.

Free contraception to be made available to women up to the age of 35

The Government launched Phase Two of the Women’s Health Action Plan today.

Taking care of your health doesn't have to be hard

There is nothing more critical than your health! Without it, there isn't much you can do. Taking care of your well-being both mentally and physically should be a top priority for anyone looking to get the most out of life. From journaling to doctor visits, this gallery is a guide to staying fit as a fiddle in 2024. Click through to see what you can do to make your health the priority it needs to be this year.

Professional Faqs: Is Thee Anything I Can Do For Seborrheic Keratosis?

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA Seborrheic keratosis removal can be achieved with one or a combination of the following methods: Freezing the growth. Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove the seborrheic keratosis. It doesn't always work on raised, thic...

Can Oregano Survive Winter? [Full Guide]

Guide to whether oregano can survive winter including what temps it can survive at & what to do to best prepare your oregano for winter

Dermatologists Say These Hair Oils Promote Long, Thick, Healthy Hair

Say goodbye to dry, thinning hair and hello to shiny, healthy strands.

My Tongue Feels Rough After Eating Pineapple, What Is The Reason For This? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Maria Arienti Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina After eating pineapple your tongue feels rough due to a combination of enzymes in this fruit called bromelain, which breaks down proteins and essentially attack your tongue, cheeks, and lips on contact. Expert opinion fro...

11 Best Protein Bars, According to Taste Tests and Nutritionists

Snack time is here.

How To Use Vitamin E To Get Your Best Skin Ever, According To Dermatologists

Keep moisture in and free radical damage out.

These are the foods you should ALWAYS keep in the fridge

You'll be surprised to find out which common foods and ingredients don't actually belong in a cupboard. Here's how to correctly store items to keep them at their best.

Hypochondria: are you afraid of getting sick?

It's safe to say that no one likes to be sick, so it's natural for us to have a healthy degree of fear and anxiety about it. Some people, however, do suffer from a mental health disorder that exacerbates this fear and manifests in unhealthy ways. We're talking about illness anxiety disorder (IAD), also known as hypochondriasis or hypochondria. Indeed, having an irrational fear of being, or becoming, ill can really have a negative impact on one's life. In this gallery, we explain what illness anxiety disorder really is, as well as its symptoms, risk factors, and possible treatments. Click on to learn all about IAD.

30 warning signs your heart might be in trouble

Keeping your heart healthy is crucial for your overall well-being. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, and it often progresses slowly over time. However, the good news is that certain lifestyle changes can help reverse some of the damage. Take a look through the following gallery to discover 30 signs that you may have heart trouble.

Here Are the Best Dog Running Leashes to Keep Up With Your Pup

Choose from our list of the best picks for dog walkers and runners alike!

UN calls dengue fever in Americas an 'emergency situation'

Jarbas Barbosa, head of the Pan American Health Organization, confirmed more than 5.2 million cases of dengue fever across the Americas this year, nearly 50 percent up from last month.

Tips for growing your hair out long

Growing your hair long can feel like it’s taking forever. On average, our hair only grows about six inches (15 cm) a year, so it does take quite some time to go from bald to luscious shoulder-length locks. Many of us give up in those middle stages where our hair isn’t quite long enough but not short either, and it just looks wrong. To learn the best tips to get your hair to grow as fast as possible and how to not be completely without style in the process, click through this gallery.

How to be healthy at work

Health can often be the last thing we think about at the office but this takes a toll on our physical state and mental wellbeing. Read on for tips on how to stay active and well at work.

Seed cycling: what is it, and how does it work?

Seed cycling is a holistic practice aimed at balancing female hormones during the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. It involves consuming specific seeds to alleviate PMS symptoms, regulate cycles, and support overall health and fertility. And while scientific evidence is limited, seeds are indeed rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamins, offering other potential health benefits. Curious to find out more? Check out this gallery and learn all there is to know about seed cycling.

9 Best Barbell Pads for Strength Training, According to Fitness Trainers

No shame in a little extra cushioning for hip thrusts (and beyond).

What Food Should I Avoid When Trying To Lower Risk Of Hypercholesterolemia? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Shobha S Reddy MBBS, Masters in Diabetology, General Practitioner & Diabetologist · 15 years of experience · India Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which cholesterol levels in the blood are elevated, which gets deposited on blood vessel walls and becomes a risk factor for heart and brain stroke. Hypercholesterolemia usuall...

Alice in Wonderland syndrome is actually a real neurological condition

Alice in Wonderland syndrome may sound like a made-up condition, but, even though it's very rare, it is a real syndrome and it does affect certain individuals. The syndrome manifests through either (or both) self-perception and visual processing. This essentially means that the brains of those with the syndrome suffer disruptions that lead to an altered perception of themselves and the outside world. These perceptions are often of size and distance. Intrigued? In this gallery, you'll get to know all about Alice in Wonderland syndrome. Click on for more.

Mother, 38, died after 'complications' during weight loss operation

Leanne Michelle Leary had a heart attack on the operating table due to undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the hearing at Rochdale Coroners' Court was told.

10 tips to manage stress-eating

Read our expert guide for practical tips and advice to help you keep stress-eating under control

Ozempic patients claim weight-loss jab has improved their fertility

Sexually active women are becoming unexpectedly pregnant when using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, it has been claimed. In recent months, several women have come forward on social media to say they conceived while having injections of the GLP-1 hormone-mimicking drug which was originally developed for diabetes. The phenomenon – dubbe...

How Much Honey Is Safe To Consume Per Day? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Feni Sulistiani Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Indonesia Honey is known to contain sugar. WHO's daily sugar recommendation is 10% of daily energy. Men should consume no more than 36 grams of sugar daily, while women and children should consume no more than 24 grams daily. A teaspoon of honey contains 6 gra...

Dermatologists Say These Are the Best, Most Gentle Sunscreens for Kids and Babies

Protect your little ones from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

What are the risks of using sweeteners?

This Expert PT Recommends Kettlebell Training For Strength, Power And Cardio Gains—And These Are The Six Exercises To Master First

Learn essential form from expert Hannah Eden and reap the benefits of kettlebell training

Stay Away From These Unhealthy Kids Foods

As many parents know, kids can be some of the world's pickiest eaters. One day, a certain food is the best thing they've ever had. The next day, it's the most disgusting thing in the world. Unfortunately, this can cause many defeated parents to turn to kids foods that aren't the healthiest options. Most of the classic kids foods, especially prepackaged or frozen ones, contain too much sugar and fat and not enough nutritional quality. Here are 13 of the unhealthiest kids foods that you should try to stay away from.

16 Breathable Shoes That Won’t Suffocate Your Feet

Set your feet free of sweat and smell.

40 Things to NEVER Buy at a Thrift Store

Unless you want lead poisoning...

Plastic surgeons reveal the celebs suffering from 'Ozempic face'

A new look is emerging in Hollywood: sunken in eyes, gaunt cheeks and saggy skin. Experts say it is due to the rise in popularity of weight-loss drugs: dubbed 'Ozempic face'.

The dos and don'ts of wearing sunscreen

Flip through the slideshow for 20 essential dos and don'ts for wearing sunscreen, from choosing the right SPF to application tips and more.

How to Enjoy Yam in a Healthy Way: Nutrition Professionals Share Their Insights

This article provides an overview of the quantity of yam that should be consumed and the potential health risks associated with it. It includes recommendations from three experts in nutrition, each with different levels of experience. The article also provides information on other popular diets, such as the Mediterranean, Keto, Diabetic, and Weight Loss diets. The information provided is intended to be used for informational purposes only and...

23 Best Smelling Body Lotions That Will Make You Want To Ditch Your Perfume

Smooth, great-smelling skin right this way.

Mum, 34, left with six months to live as cancer ravages body

Sophie Louise Wright, 34, from Torquay, Devon put her debilitating symptoms down to polyps. Now, she been given six months to live after being diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer.

Common plant diseases and how to beat them

It's super upsetting when your plants' health starts to decline. Sometimes all it takes to restore a plant is adding some more water or moving it to a sunnier spot, but if that doesn't work then there might be a larger problem. Your plant could have a disease. To help you quickly diagnose potential plant diseases and keep your plants looking fresh, check out the following gallery. Click on.

Ask A Doctor: How Does Bee Sting Affect Quality Of Life?

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil It depends on the severity of the reactions. Local reactions can be painful enough to keep a person unable of performing normally some daily tasks. Systemic reactions can be mild to fatal. In those cases, it can vary from some cosmetic issues to a hospitalization...

Don't call them 'sanitary' products, says world-renowned gynaecologist

Dr Jen Gunter said that while most personal items - such as toothpaste and toilet roll - are labelled based on their function, society continues to use 'euphemistic language' for period products.