Every day in America, an estimated 6,000 women reach menopause — and more than two million enter that stage each year. Menopause — when a woman has gone 12 months without a period —…
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5 signs that your weight problems are caused by hormones
Spare tire got you feeling deflated? A functional medicine specialist says a hormonal imbalance could be to blame for your weight troubles. Dr. Pranav Vyas, a chiropractor and acupuncturist in the Chicago…
I’m a pharmacist — the best value medications at Dollar Tree
Over-the-counter drug prices can be a major headache — but if you’re looking in the right place, they don’t have to be. Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia,…
‘Cognitive shuffling’ can help you sleep when you have intrusive thoughts
Are bad thoughts barring you from sweet dreams? California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on Instagram, has taken to the platform to share a simple hack for falling…
Beer drinkers have worse diets than wine drinkers: new study
Beer drinkers won’t be in good spirits when they read this news. Lager lovers tend to have worse diets, exercise less and smoke more cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor or…
Genetic flaw may be key to curbing sugar consumption: study
If sugar is always your jam, your DNA may be to blame. An international team of researchers says that a genetic variation in our ability to digest certain sugars may influence how…
Owning a dog can help you live longer — 4 ways they boost health
Owning a dog could give you a new leash on life. A 2019 study out of Sweden linked dog ownership to an increase in physical activity and social support and a lower…
Doctor reveals how to enjoy Thanksgiving without heartburn
’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around…
Why you should never pop a pimple in the ‘triangle of death’
It’s a hard no on the nose, folks. Board-certified NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to TikToK to reveal the one place where he would never pop a pimple. Strom refers to the center…
Social media habit is a sign your man is obsessed with his muscles
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with…