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Have you ever watched a group of exhausted runners limp across a marathon finish line and thought: Why would anyone ever do that voluntarily? Maybe it’s the runner’s high. Ask a runner to explain themselves, and chances are they’ll say something about the fabled runner’s high. But what, exactly, is a runner’s high? How does

From founding the field of genetics research to unraveling the mysteries of disease, tiny fruit flies have made a big impact on our understanding of human biology. While it may not look it, the insects share 60% of their genes with humans. Fruit flies have therefore become an important model organism for studying gene function

Sometimes it feels like there’s a constant flow of new must-have supplements to try, and it can be confusing to decide which are worth your time or not. For one, you might have recently jumped aboard turmeric’s major health-boosting benefits, long-touted by Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its benefits on the skin, allergies, and the digestive

Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Andra Picincu/Sept. 7, 2021 6:32 pm EDT Does your throat hurt when you swallow? Do you also have a fever, joint pain, or swollen lymph glands in the neck? Depending on your symptoms, you may be dealing with a common cold or something more serious, such as strep throat. But the cause is

Sasha Turkina/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Sept. 7, 2021 1:07 pm EDT Over the last decade, ear gauges have erupted in popularity in the Western world. They’re a unique way to express yourself, but, like any other piercing or body modification, there’s a lot you should know before getting ear gauges. You may worry if you can repair damage from

Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/Sept. 7, 2021 12:29 pm EDT Because they provide one of the most important functions of the human body, experiencing pain in your eyes can be a very alarming experience. Thankfully, the majority of discomfort in the eyes is usually down to a temporary condition. But, what does it mean when your right eye

Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Aug. 31, 2021 7:35 pm EDT Breast health is incredibly important, as certain conditions are more easily treatable if they’re caught and identified early. This is one of the main reasons why women are advised to perform their own monthly breast exams to ensure the tissue is free from lumps, as these

Rido/Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Aug. 25, 2021 11:33 am EDT Virgo is known as the “get it done” sign. Corresponding with this energy, Virgo season often involves buckling down after summer — heading back to school, coming home after vacation and recommitting to your goals. Indeed, following a busy summer season, it’s likely time to get your

If you’re someone who studies your horoscope primarily as a mean to gain self-knowledge, you’re undoubtedly intimately familiar with all of the ins and outs of your sun sign. You are probably updated on your rising sign and know your moon sign and what it means, as well. In fact, you may even be aware of

As more people search for remedies to provide relief from common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, sound healing has taken center stage as a viable addition to people’s self-care practices. Various cultures from all over the world have used singing bowls in celebrations and ceremonies — with good reason. Indeed, Good HouseKeeping

Buying a mattress online is tempting. Many companies now offer free shipping, vacuum-sealed mattresses that are easy to set up, long-term warranties, 100-night trials, and free returns on their products to entice new customers to take the plunge and buy online instead of in-store. Online shoppers like to avoid the hassle of shopping in person

The new moon may come once a month, but it is a very important time for those who follow astrology closely. The new moon is said to be the perfect time of the month to set new intentions and goals for yourself and invite any positive changes you would like to see happen in your

Intermittent fasting has been hailed by many as an optimal path to weight loss over the last few years, with many anecdotal cases appearing to show that only eating within a limited time window each day can help support an individual’s fitness goals. In a new video, Cam Jones of YouTube’s Goal Guys sets out

Many times our dreams may seem completely random, or else they’re just some mishmash of events from our waking life mashed up with any movies or TV shows we’re recently seen. Like, you know, that one where you’re riding on a bus with Piglet from the Masked Singer and he takes off his mask and

If you are a hiker or camper and often have to consider how to keep your food and supplies (and self) safe from bears, then dreaming about bears could simply be a reflection of your anxieties and experiences of your everyday life, much like a student dreaming about failing a test. After all, bears are

Dreaming about a situation as chaotic as a plane crash will likely make you ponder your mental state at the time of the dream. Despite their scary and chaotic nature, nightmares do not often reveal anything sinister about your mental health, aside from the fact that they might point to the fact that you are

You’ve heard the saying “a dream come true” for most of your life but have never actually taken it literally. It typically has a figurative meaning and refers to something you’ve wanted in your fantasies but never really believed could become a reality. But some people really find that dreams they have while they sleep

Exercise equipment company Peloton officially recalled both its Tread+ and Tread treadmills on Wednesday, admitting the products’ risks after a fight with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (via CNN). Owners of the Tread+ and Tread are shocked and appalled in equal measure, and with good reason: The treadmills’ flaws have led to more than 70

Exercise equipment company Peloton officially recalled both its Tread+ and Tread treadmills on Wednesday, admitting the products’ risks after a fight with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (via CNN). Owners of the Tread+ and Tread are shocked and appalled in equal measure, and with good reason: The treadmills’ flaws have led to more than 70

While doing laundry seems like a tedious chore we are all forced to do but never look forward to, there is one man who has made laundry his passion and that passion has led to a new show on Discovery Plus. Patric Richardson, known as “The Laundry Guy” on TV and “The Laundry Evangelist” in