Joni Sweet

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ripe hot chili peppers on grey table
Eat
Nov 28, 2022

Why Some People Just Can't Handle Spicy Food

There may be a heat-seeking personality type.

why sitting too much hurts
Health
Feb 17, 2017

Here's What Too Much Sitting Does to Your Body

Sitting is such a paradox.

7 'Healthy' Habits That Actually Aren't Good for You
Health
Dec 27, 2016

7 'Healthy' Habits That Actually Aren't Good for You

Trying to develop healthy habits is hard enough as it is, what with all the salads and getting enough sleep and all the other things that cut into time that could be spent having fun.

some people can eat garbage
Health
Oct 21, 2016

Why Some People Can Eat Garbage Without Gaining Weight

Everyone knows that guy -- the one who can chug more than his fair share of beer, scarf down an entire pepperoni pizza, grab an ice cream, and make a donut run the next morning, all without gaining a pound.

gluten
Health
Oct 13, 2016

Lies People Somehow Still Believe About Gluten

A diet without fluffy breads and starchy pastas is my personal hell.

health benefits nudity
Health
Jul 28, 2016

You Should Get Naked More Often. It's Good for You.

When Nelly encouraged overheated people worldwide to get naked in 2002, he was unknowingly advocating much more than just a sexy, sweaty dance party.

health myths government
Health
Jul 22, 2016

5 Health Myths Perpetuated by the Government

In an ideal world, the government would provide unbiased, science-backed health recommendations you could follow to live a long, healthy life full of happiness and probably lots of money, right?

park workout
Health
Jun 17, 2016

Intense 20-Minute Workouts You Can Crank Out in Any Park

Whether you're a victim of ClassPass' recent sky-high price hike or you're tired of shelling out hundreds of bucks on a gym membership, you're in luck.

red grapes
Health
Jun 10, 2016

These Foods Help You Live Longer, According to British Scientists

There's a lot we know -- and don't know -- about inflammation, the body's unpleasant way of addressing injury and illness by puffing up.

man and woman in bed on smartphones
Health
Apr 29, 2016

Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health

So you've quit smoking and you've bought a standing desk, or at least resolved to walk an extra block for lunch... you must be well on your way to perfect health.

woman doing abdominal exercises exercise benefits
Health
Apr 7, 2016

Perks of Exercising That Have Nothing to Do With Getting in Shape

The pursuit of the perfect beach body (or at least looking halfway-decent without a shirt) drives most gym habits.

man yelling into phone
Health
Mar 29, 2016

All the Reasons Complaining Is Bad for You

Whether you have a student debt load that's higher than your salary, a roommate who never does the dishes, a smartphone that’s two generations old, or all of the above, you probably have endless things to complain about.