Why Did I Have Such Painful Periods?

It took months of navigating the medical system before I found relief.

Stop a Headache in Its Tracks

Tips and tricks to ease the pain-no meds required.

There's (Clean) Power in Numbers

Taking climate action is easier when you join forces with others. Volunteer groups to check out:

SEX & LOVE The Body Image-Pleasure Connection

How to tune out negative thoughts for better sex

Q&A Will supplements help my hair grow?

Maybe in an indirect way. \"In terms of vitamins, few, if any, specifically target hair growth,\" says board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney, M.D., a professor of dermatology at Howard University and George Washington University.

WHAT'S UP WITH...GOOSEBUMPS

Here's why your skin sometimes takes on a whole new texture.

All-Star Nutrition Advice

March is National Nutrition Month-in honor of this, we asked nutritionists we work with yearround for their fave ways to be nourished, healthy, and happy each day.

HAMSTRING HEALER

Tight hamstrings can cascade into other issues like lower-back tightness or pain, and inactivity is a big contributor. This move can help loosen you up.

Love Your Lips

Expert tips for a soft, smooth kisser

Lazy Exercise

For \"zero-motivation\" days: Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, C.S.C.S., founder of LAB Wellness, created a routine that will have you strengthening and sweating without getting out of bed.

Energizing Eats

Experts share the right foods to supercharge your day.

THE ALL-IN-ONE WORKOUT

This five-move workout builds total-body muscle and strength and rocks your abs by turning every exercise you do, from bench presses to squats, into a stern test for your core.

THE NEW EXERCISE Rx

Strength and fitness have an even greater impact on your health and life span than doctors realized. But how hard do you have to exercise to get those benefits?

How to Survive (and Thrive!) in the Age of ADVICE TOO MUCH

Between YouTube, TikTok, and the 11 self-help books from wellness gurus that just came out, lots of people want to tell you what to do. Here's when to listen.

TOXIC DUMP

YOUR BODY CONTAINS 206 BONES, 600 MUSCLES, 39 TRILLION MICROBES... AND DOZENS OF MAN-MADE CHEMICALS. AN EMERGING FIELD OF SCIENCE IS ASKING, WHAT'S REALLY IN US NOW-AND CAN WE STOP IT FROM KILLING US?

MEDITATION... BUT FUNNY!

A new crop of wellness practitioners snuffs the earnest vibe out of mindfulness, so you can finally find some peace.

THE SCIENCE OF #ARMDAY

This modern take on training will help you forge Thor-ish biceps and make you stronger for all exercises.

GUT CHECK!

There are so many new diets that say they'll optimize the bacteria in your digestive system to fight inflammation, boost immunity, and treat mood disorders. But wait, really?

THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO

What is it about this guy? He's 53 going on 17, six-foot on a tall day. He's hilarious, sure, but at his best when he's playing grumps, losers, and frauds-Ant-Man is kind of all three! After talking with him ahead of the release of his latest movie, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, we think we found the answer: PAUL RUDD's most important gift to the world isn't his humor.

THE 40 BEST HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40

You're in the power decades of your life-here's how to keep your mind and body in shape to enjoy the ride.

DOES IT WORK? Home Tests for Food Sensitivities

Wondering which foods are making your belly hurt? These tests claim to sort it out.

Hope for Earlier Parkinson's Detection

For many diseases, including brain-related ones such as Alzheimer's, there are diagnostic tests that may aid in diagnosis.

CHALLENGE - Fix Your Posture-Fast!

These tricks can help you sit up a little straighter and stand a little taller in just days.

Balneotherapy for Muscle Pain

This spa-like treatment may be just what you need for sore muscles.

Keep Pups Happy at the Groomer

If your pet finds the groomer scary, exposure therapy can help, says Hannah Gillihan, a certified trainer at Zoom Room Dog Training.

BAKING

Kneading bread, making muffins, or assembling a cake can boost your well-being-and bring joy to those around you!

HOW TO WIN THE MOLD WAR

Doctors don't fully know why, but EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE to mold seems to cause a range of problems that can be TRICKY TO DIAGNOSE. Here's what to know about these microorganisms, why we're liable to be dealing with more of them, and how to keep them from HARMING YOUR HEALTH.

BREAKFAST No-Bake Granola Bars

No time in the morning? Stash a batch of these filling make-ahead bars in the fridge and you'll be set to grab and go all week.

THE SLOW COOKER COMEBACK

Bust it out and try these new ideas - they're as easy as anything you've used this time saver for before, but healthier and more delicious.

HE HAD A STROKE AT 27. HERE'S HOW HE REBUILT HIMSELF, ONE STEP AT A TIME.

IN JULY 2019, Evan Parker was supposed to go with his wife for a prenatal checkup. But days before, a colleague noticed that his face was drooping-a classic sign of a stroke. Parker was rushed to the ER.