WELL, DARN
You Can't Spot Treat Acne
The ingredients in spot treatments are proven to reduce inflammation and kill acne bacteria, but they need weeks and months of consistent application over the entire affected area to work their magic.
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RELAX, JUST DO IT
Try This Military Meditation Routine To Fall Asleep Fast
Need to fall asleep fast? One mid-century relaxation technique, developed in the US Navy Pre-Flight School, supposedly works within minutes.
A CLEAN PILL OF HEALTH
Which Vitamins Do You Really Need?
We all need vitamins, but that doesn't mean you need to take a vitamin.
SWOLE MAIL
I Tried A Vintage Mail Order Bodybuilding Course And There's A Reason Nobody Does These Anymore
You are to take fifteen body measurements, write an essay on your current exercise routine and health status, and decide whether you want to pay all at once or in installments. Translated into 2017 dollars, the program cost $169 all at once, or $42 in five installments for a total of $211.
EUROPEAN SANITATION IS NO YOLK
Why Eggs Need To Be Refrigerated In The US, But Not In Europe
We’re all concerned about the potential of Salmonella to make people sick, but the US and Europe just protect against this threat in different ways.
YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE
Lack Of Sleep Is Holding Back Your Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight, you've got to eat right and sleep tight.
A PORE SUBSTITUTE
Can You Use Body Lotion To Moisturize Your Face?
The skin on your hands is very different from the skin on your face, but you probably don't need to worry too much.
MORE OR LESS THAN 3 STEAKS A DAY?
How Much Protein You Really Need In Your Diet
Getting enough protein is important, regardless of whether you want healthy skin and nails, to lose weight, or get bulging biceps. But “enough” could be the difference between eating a few extra eggs and washing down your steak with protein shakes.
SPILLING THE SLEEPY TIME TEA
How Melatonin Helps You Sleep
Sleep signals are complex, but the important thing to know about melatonin is that it doesn’t tell the body to sleep; it tells the body that it’s nighttime.
PARSECS OR NOTHING
Should You Measure Your Running In Minutes Or Miles?
Should you head out the door for a 30-minute run or a 3-miler? If you train for a marathon, are you working up to a 26-mile run or to a certain number of hours? You can plan your workouts by time or distance, but each has its advantages. Here’s how to decide.
A PRETZEL THAT'S GOOD FOR YOU!
Does Yoga Have Any Real Fitness Benefits?
Take one look at someone in Scorpion Pose and you’ll know: yoga can build strength and balance. But how does it stack up to traditional strength training — and what can’t yoga do for your body?
