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There's a Good Chance You're Wasting Money on That Filtered-Water Pitcher
Health
May 20, 2016

There's a Good Chance You're Wasting Money on That Filtered-Water Pitcher

Remember when you got your first Brita pitcher?

How Not to Die, According to Harvard Researchers
Health
May 20, 2016

How Not to Die, According to Harvard Researchers

Want to live forever?

sleeping woman crazy dreams
Health
May 3, 2016

How to Give Yourself Vivid, Crazy Dreams

Remember that time you rode your Brazilian unicorn across Jell-O Lake to save Venus Williams from the burning spaghetti factory?

illustration of man choking
Health
Apr 24, 2016

Choking Dogs and Horror Films: The Strange Case of Dr. Heimlich and His Maneuver

When you think of the Heimlich maneuver, you probably conjure up images of heroic amateur lifesaving -- it's easy to learn, simple to perform, and its widespread dissemination is an ingenious strategy for turning any restaurant diner into a first responder.

facebook addiction social media internet
Health
Mar 24, 2016

How to Know if You're Addicted to Facebook

Last year, 157 people wished you a "happy birthday" on Facebook.

woman buying plastic water bottles
Health
Mar 18, 2016

Think Twice Before Buying That Plastic Water Bottle

It's tough to keep track of the latest health hazard news -- one second, red wine is an essential part of healthy diets.

11 Myths About Alcohol You Shouldn't Believe
Drink
Feb 9, 2016

11 Myths About Alcohol You Shouldn't Believe

There are a lot of times in this world when ignorance really is bliss.

The 7 Steps to Stopping a Cold in Its Tracks
Health
Jan 28, 2016

The 7 Steps to Stopping a Cold in Its Tracks

Nothing in life is more annoying than a cold.

Myths About Metabolism You Really Shouldn’t Believe
Health
Jan 22, 2016

Myths About Metabolism You Really Shouldn’t Believe

Everyone loves a good scapegoat.

Your First Addiction: The Science Behind How TV Rots Your Brain
Health
Jan 7, 2016

Your First Addiction: The Science Behind How TV Rots Your Brain

You’ve probably heard it since you were a kid who watched five straight hours of cartoons on Saturday mornings: TV rots your brain.

All the Reasons Your Hot Sauce Obsession Is Good for You
Health
Jan 7, 2016

All the Reasons Your Hot Sauce Obsession Is Good for You

Most of the foods you love to eat turn out to be bad for you (looking at you, bacon).

The Complete Scientific Guide to Getting Over Your Hangover
Health
Dec 31, 2015

The Complete Scientific Guide to Getting Over Your Hangover

Hangovers have been destroying Monday mornings since ancient Assyrians fought them with crushed bird beaks and myrrh.