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Low libido in women is common. Here’s what helps
Low libido in women is common and usually has an identifiable cause, such as stress, exhaustion, hormone changes, medication side effects, relationship strain or painful sex. Natural steps like better
Skipping breakfast? When you eat may matter more
Skipping breakfast isn’t automatically bad for you, but it isn’t risk-free for everyone either. Controlled studies show it doesn’t slow your metabolism or cause weight gain on its own. Larger
Why are more people struggling with sleep? 8 habits to fix
More Americans are sleeping less, and everyday habits are a big part of the reason. A study of more than 429,000 U.S. adults found that the share of people sleeping
Cold sores every month? Here’s when to see a doctor
Cold sores keep coming back because the virus that causes them, herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1, stays in your body for life. After the first infection, it hides
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Porn vs. real sex and the six expectations to let go of
Porn creates six major unrealistic expectations about sex. It suggests sex should last for hours, bodies should look a certain way, consent happens without talking, choking is normal and safe,
Jump rope vs. running and which cardio wins per minute
Jump rope is one of the most efficient workouts you can do at home. Per minute, a steady pace burns roughly the same calories as running at about 7 mph,
Why do I keep getting sick? Your immune system may be off
Your immune system is built to fight off germs every day, but certain habits and health conditions can quietly wear it down. If you keep getting sick, the most likely
How to lose belly fat when crunches aren’t working
You lose belly fat by losing weight overall. You can’t target your stomach alone. Cleveland Clinic psychologist and registered dietitian David Creel says no one can control exactly where each
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What does living with HIV look like now compared to what most people imagine
HIV does not look the way most people imagine it. The disease that defined a generation of crisis and uncertainty has been transformed by decades of research into a manageable
Respiratory outbreak SARS exposed cracks in global health systems
SARS illness does not always announce itself with obvious warning signs. In the wet markets of Guangdong, China, in late 2002 A new virus, later identified as a coronavirus, is
Why your skincare routine can cause more damage than protection in the long run
Skin is the body’s largest organ and primary physical barrier against environmental threat, and one of the most diagnostically informative surfaces any clinician or attentive person can observe. Changes in
Best sleeping position, why doctors say flip to your side
The best sleeping position for most adults is on your side, according to three sleep physicians who spoke with GQ. Side sleeping keeps the airway more open than lying on