Your Period Impacts ADHD Symptoms—Here’s How

Menstruators with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can experience worsened symptoms and brain fog. Maybe this is pretty specific to my life, but the truth is that forgetfulness during PMS is normal. Consequently, it makes sense that the disorders relationship with estrogen and PMS might fly under the radar. Increasing progesterone and decreasing estrogen levels often affect mood, sleep patterns, and irritability, he says. And, as a result, ADHD symptoms can also be impacted....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Brianna Green

Your Potatoes Are Probably Expired—Here’s How To Store Them so They Last for Months

Find yourself wondering, “when do potatoes go bad?” A food safety expert gives the answer and tips for making them last longer. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? But there are other foods where its trickier to tell if theyre still safe to eat....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Gary Faulkner

Your Risk of Getting a UTI Goes Up in Summer—Here’s What You Can Do To Prevent One

One reason is lack of hydration, she says. People are more likely to get dehydrated in the summer. If youre dehydrated, youre not peeing as often. When you urinate, youre flushing the system of bacteria. Ifyoure not drinking enough, youre not producing enough urine, so youre not flushing the system. Dr. Barbalat recommends flushing your system after sexual activity by peeing and drinking a glass of water. Yana Barbalat, MD, is a board-certified urologist based in Needham, Mass....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Casey Willis

Your Skeleton Replaces Itself Every 10 Years—Here’s What You Can Do Now To Protect Your Bones for Life

Did you know that your skeleton replaces itself every 10 years? Too much sitting indoors eliminates two of the main ingredients of healthy bones: vitamin D and weight-bearing exercises. This isnt exactly great news in the midst of apandemic with no end in sight. In reality, we replace our skeletons about every 10 yearsskeletons are always undergoing this constant process of remodeling. Tips to protect the health of your bones 1....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Joseph Nelson Jr.

Your Skin Can Be Stressed Out Even When You Feel Fine—Here Are The Signs and How To Fix It

Your skin can be stressed out even when you feel fine. Here’s how to manage stressed skin, according to a dermatologist. And often,the effects appear on your face. Ill say, So you are under stress. You may also notice issues you dont normally deal with, like hives. Beyond just treating the symptoms, youve got to get to the core of the issue andmanage your stress. board-certified dermatologist and hair specialist at Visage Dermatology...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Nicole James

Your Sleep Quality May Affect How Fast Your Brain Ages, New Study Finds

A study from Neurology found that poor sleep health can accelerate brain age by multiple years. Here’s how to get better quality sleep. But new research has discovered that your sleep quality may affect how fast yourbrainages. That was the major takeaway from a study published inNeurologyearlier this week. Researchers analyzed health data from 589 people who were 40 years-old at the study start time. Do you usually wake up several times at night?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Victoria Chen

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Prepping a Healthy Salad That Won’t Get Soggy by Lunchtime

This salad is amazing to make if youre on the go, she says. For starters, she recommends you utilize sturdy vegetables as a base. You basically just want something that wont wilt immediately (sorry, arugula). Then, follow this layer up by one consisting of a baked, starchy veggie, e.g. sweet potato or squash. Its just joy and health. registered herbalist, educator, and founder of Supernatural Wash kale and remove the thick stems from the leaves....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Zachary Meyer

Your Subtractive Goals May Be Holding You Back—Here’s How To Set Additive Ones, According to Joy Experts

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? In her experience, that story is one that too often paints the storyteller in a negative light. We constantly focus on whats wrong. But less available to us is, What are our strengths? and What are we good at? And from there, How can we put our strengths to good use so that navigate toward a goal?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Judith Hood

Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs Make Up the Astrological Trifecta of Your Cosmic Personality

An astrologer breaks down what each means. This train of thought extends to the big three in astrology: your sun,moon, andrising signs. You are a sum of all of those parts. astrologer Maria Sofia Marmanides Below, Marmanides explains what each branch of the trifecta means. (Not sure what your sun, moon, and rising signs are? Input your birthdate, time, and location information into an online natal chart generatorlike this one.)...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Michael King

Your Tarot Birth Card Describes Your Life Path—Here’s Yours and What It Means

In a blend of numerology and tarot, your tarot birth card can inform your life path. Here, two tarot experts explain how to determine yours. Most tarot decks are made up of 78 cards that represent themes common to the human experience. Major arcana cards are known for holding wisdom tolifes lessons and reflecting long-term effects. The remaining 56 Minor Arcana cards, on the other hand, deal mostly with the day-to-day....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Mr. Stephen Robles

Your Teeth and Gums Are Begging You To Stop Brushing So Hard

Brushing too hard can damage your teeth and gums. Here are some dentist-approved tips and tools to help you break the habit. To tell if youre brushing too hard, look for receding gums all around the mouth. It can manifest as general recession everywhere, not just in a particular area, says Dr. Chern. Instead, its more likely youll experience heightened sensitivity, especially when eating cold or hard foods. Its Amazing How Its All Connected....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Shari Johnson

Your Therapist Helped You Survive a Challenging Time—Is It Okay to Give Them a Gift?

Is it okay to give your therapist a ‘thank you’ gift? Mental health experts weigh in on when and how it’s appropriate (or not). Others assess the individual circumstancesincluding a clients cultural gift-giving practiceswhen deciding if gift-giving is appropriate, she explains. They might inadvertently start to favor the gift-giver over other clients who dont or cant do the same. Theres a risk of exploiting the client. And some gifts can conflict with therapy goals....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Paul Francis

Your Triceps Make Up Two-Thirds of Your Arms—Here’s How To Work Them Properly

Plus, common mistakes to avoid. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Because of this, youll want to give them some extra love in the gym to keep em strong. Enter: tricep kickbacks, the subject of this weeks episode ofThe Right Way. founder of The Ness in New York City...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Andrew Johnson