Sometimes you're stuck at work, at a hotel, or somewhere else where you can't get outside or reach a treadmill. You might opt for running in place, also known as stationary jogging. Running in place is your only option, but is it worth it? Does it…

Surprising benefits of running in place

Artificial sweeteners are thought to be a great sugar substitute if you want to cut down on calories or avoid sugar, but there have been concerns that they could actually increase someone's chances of developing type 2 diabetes. There is some good…

One artificial sweetener doesn't seem to cause diabetes in adults, study finds

Do you experience sudden bouts of intense fear that seem to come out of nowhere for no reason? Do you sweat, shake, have trouble breathing, and feel like you might die? You might be experiencing panic attacks. If you are always worried about having…

What is panic disorder?

Push-pull workouts are exercise routines that are split between pull exercises and push exercises. Pull exercises are any movements where you're pulling toward yourself, like with curls, and push exercises are where you're pushing away from yourself,…

What are push-pull workouts?

A dead muscle is one that has been injured or underused and is no longer working correctly. If you play sports, you might get a dead muscle from a strike, usually to the thigh or quad muscle. Dead muscles can also result from a crushing injury, which…

What are dead muscles?

You feel a sudden burst of fear, your heart starts racing, your breathing becomes short, and you may think you're having a heart attack. You go to the hospital only to be told you were likely having a panic attack or anxiety attack. Usually, these…

Does breathing into a paper bag really work?

You have probably experienced choking at least once in your life. Sometimes you just get food down the wrong pipe and you're fine — other times, it's worse. You're eating a meal, and suddenly a piece of food gets lodged in your windpipe — the one…

How to give the Heimlich to someone else or yourself

Ice cold air circulating from an air conditioner can be such a relief on hot and humid days, whether it's at home, at work, in your car, or in a shopping center. But how does it affect your health? Well, air conditioning has its pros and cons, but…

The surprising way air conditioning affects your body

When you see "natural flavors" on a food label, you're probably thinking about lemons or vanilla, but that is not what it means. The FDA defines natural flavors as anything sourced from an animal or plant, but they don't require food manufacturers to…

Here's what "natural flavors" really means

Maybe it's a commercial about animals in need, an intense argument, or seeing a loved one after a long time apart. The urge to cry is your mind and body's stress response, but you might try to hold back your tears. Many people say they're sorry if…

When you hold back your tears, this is what happens

Shopping for a new toothbrush isn't exactly exciting, but it is something you should be doing regularly. Using an old toothbrush can be bad for your dental health.
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), you need to brush your teeth twice…

This is when you need to change your toothbrush

Vinegar has become a popular cleaner in many households because it's a natural way to get rid of dirt and odors. But a cleaner is not the same thing as a disinfectant, something that is essential in homes and businesses for its ability to kill germs,…

Why you shouldn't try replacing your disinfectant with vinegar

You're enjoying a meal or snack when suddenly the food goes down the wrong 'pipe,' and you start coughing. It's scary and annoying at the same time. If you're enjoying your food with others, you'll say your food went down the wrong pipe because…

What does it mean when food goes down the wrong pipe?

Fats have a bad reputation, but you need them. Dietary fats help you absorb some nutrients, protect your organs, produce essential hormones, keep your body warm, support cell growth, and give you energy, according to the American Heart Association…

The real difference between saturated and unsaturated fats

You might be surprised to learn what getting a tan really does to your skin. Maybe you know that the sun's rays are harmful to your skin, even if you don't get a sunburn, but what about tanning beds? There are quite a few risks of using a tanning…

The real risk you're taking when you use a tanning bed

Your workouts need to include both cardio and strength training to get all the benefits of exercising regularly, but there are plenty of health benefits from cardio exercise alone. Benefits of cardio include burning calories, strengthening muscles…

Here's how much cardio you really need in your workout

Shivering is an involuntary muscle movement where your muscles rapidly contract and relax. Shivering when you're cold is only one cause — there are a few more. According to Healthline, some causes of shivering are a cold environment, after…

What really makes you shiver

Are lemons a superfood? Maybe! Lemons are good for your heart, may help with weight loss, prevent or reduce kidney stones, and may reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. One lemon (65 grams) has 34.4 milligrams of vitamin C, a…

The real health benefits of lemons

Vegans avoid all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and some other foods you may not even realize aren't vegan. Some vegans eat honey, while other stricter vegans do not. Vegan Life describes veganism as a lifestyle that eliminates cruelty…

The surprising reason some say avocados aren't vegan

If your mouth feels as dry as a desert, you might have dry mouth, also known as xerostomia. Dry mouth means your mouth isn't creating enough saliva, necessary for taste, dental health, and breaking down food. You're probably sipping on water more…