When even the most venti caffeine concoction isn’t cutting it, sneaking in a quick catnap might seem like the best way to recharge. But could that midday snooze be throwing your whole nighttime sleep cycle out of whack? Let’s see what the science says about napping and nighttime sleep. Does napping affect your evening snooze? Naps […]

Feeling a flush, but not sure if it’s a fever? The back of your hand is a great first step (thanks, mom), but it’s really not the most reliable way to tell (sorry, mom). First, what is a fever? It’s when your temperature rises above 100°F (38°C). Your body temperature fluctuates throughout the day, according to a research review. But […]

Illustration by Wenzdai FigueroaFor several years now, my New Year’s resolutions have centered on implementing a new plan (big or small) to reduce waste in our household. For example, 5 years ago, I decided to start shopping the majority of our dry food from bulk bins. Every year it’s a new challenge. This year, I decided to continue to […]

I worked the Atlantic City casinos all through college and into my 20s. I had all the jobs a cute college girl could get in the resort town: bottle girl, cocktail waitress, entertainment server — anything where the job description was “put on this little outfit, hold a tray, and smile.” The combined flexibility and security helped me get […]

Bonnin Studio/Stocksy UnitedZero waste isn’t all or nothing. In fact, it’s a gradual process of learning — or, rather, unlearning — how to clean, meal-plan, shop for groceries, and stock your kitchen. We’ve rounded up 25 steps toward making your kitchen more sustainable. Pick one or two to get started, and you just might discover that […]

Lauramartinezphoto/Twenty20As a professional home organizer, I typically tackle the home entryway first. Sans functional system, it’s far too easy for this high traffic area to turn into complete mayhem. If all of the items that enter and exit your home on a daily basis don’t have a designated place to be stowed, you might find yourself […]

Cold sores are red, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear near or around your mouth, usually at the worst possible time (think the morning before you’re about to give a big presentation at work or the moment before a date). They develop in specific stages that can help you spot them. These sores can be caused by the herpes simplex virus […]

Tired AF of getting outta bed in pain? It might be time to change your mattress! If waking up to a sore back, hip, neck, or shoulders is the norm, you prob need better pressure point support. We made things easy for you and searched the internet for the best mattresses for pressure points. Browse through our top picks to find a mattress […]

Tea isn’t just for soothing self-care sessions. Certain teas can also make a bomb remedy for coughs, sore throats, and sleep issues. This might make ya think 🤔 : Can tea also help with those annoying seasonal allergies? You bet. Teas that might help relieve common allergy symptoms include: nettle teaginger tealemon peel […]

Bedbugs are a nightmare for apartment and home-dwellers alike. Just the thought can have you totally buggin’… and scratching and just FREAKING OUT. But if you suspect you have bedbugs, or already found these little creeps, how do you get rid of them?! The best steps to help you kill off bedbugs: clean or throw out items that have been […]

Did you know humans are part dragon? Well, sort of. When your body’s under attack, it fights back with fire. Enter inflammation. Inflammation is how your immune system reacts to threats and initiates healing. Pretty badass. If an enemy (like bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents) mounts an invasion, your immune system kicks into gear […]

As a medical journalist and fact checker, I’ve been all about the numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. One number I’ve been hyperfocused on is how many people in the United States say they’re willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. A Pew Research Center poll in December 2020 found that only 60 percent of Americans would definitely or […]

Not a big fan of green tea, but still looking for a tea that’s your perfect matcha? Meet oolong. Oolong tea, like green and black tea, is made from Camellia sinensis leaves. But while green tea and black tea represent two extremes of the fermentation spectrum (green tea is not fermented and black tea is fermented until it turns, well, black), […]

Any kind of dry, irritated skin can be annoying AF. But facial psoriasis is next-level sucky and can feel like your face is under attack. What is facial psoriasis anyways? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that makes your skin cells multiply faster than normal. The excess skin cells pile up and create red scaly patches. It affects […]

Alcohol. It can be just the buzz we need on a night out or a cozy evening in. But how does alcohol get you drunk? For better or worse, people drink booze for many reasons. Maybe they want to calm their nerves after a fraught day at the office. Perhaps they need to inflate their self-esteem when approaching someone they fancy. They might […]