Health

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• Slim-Down Summer Foods

  Trying to slim down for summer? These in-season foods will satisfy your taste buds and lighten your scale.

• Best Running Gear for Women

  Training for a 5K or marathon? Don't hit the road or trails without these race-day essentials

• Beat Social Awkwardness

  Pre-date jitters? Ace any social situation with grace under pressure

• Get Healthy at Home, Virtually

  Sick of waiting around in your doctor’s office, surrounded by sick patients? Here’s how to phone it in instead

• Take a Stand Against Sitting

  Couch potatoes and desk jockeys, take note: Sitting all day can steal years from your life -- even if you exercise. Here’s what you can do about it.

• Get Your Folic Acid Fix

  If you’re between the ages of 15 and 50, here’s why you should be focused on folate

• How to Win People Over

  Mastering the art of persuasion can drastically improve all corners of your life. Here’s how.

• What’s Giving Away Your Age?

  From yellowing teeth to age-spotted hands, learn how you can keep the signs of aging from creeping up

• The Truth About Blood Types

  Does your blood type determine what you should eat or what diseases you'll get? We distinguish the myths from the facts

• Better Nutrition: 6 Healthy Pizza Recipes

  Slim your slice with these delicious -- and good-for-you toppings

• What to Eat to Stay Healthy All Winter

  Put these tasty treats on your menu to fight off colds and the flu.

• Eat to Lose Weight

  Eat to lose weight and boost brainpower by busting these four breakfast barriers.

• Escape Your Energy Vampires

  Are your bad habits sucking the life out of you? Here's how to bite back.

• Do Less, Be Healthier

  More isn't always better -- and it doesn't necessarily make you healthier. Here's why.

• Eating-right Resolutions for Busy People

  Since eating more healthful foods and losing weight are popular new year’s resolutions, I decided to reach out to the experts for advice.

• Turn Your Resolutions Into Habits

  40% of resolutions still go strong after six months. Here's how to make yours last too.

• Quick and Stress-free Holiday Shopping

  Our expert shows you how she gets her holiday shopping done in just 5 hours every year -- without coming undone.

• Merry Cherry Punch Recipe

  Cut your liquid calories in half with this antioxidant-packed party drink.

• 18 Healthy Holiday Gifts for Everyone in Your Life!

  After a year of reviewing the best and healthiest products daily, we’ve pared down the list to just the top 3 in various categories. Here’s what made the cut.

• 6 Winter Hazards to Get Ready for Now

  Have you winterized your home and family yet? Take these precautions before it’s too late.

• Do Your Spring Cleaning Now

  Get your home ready for the holidays and beyond with our simple spring cleaning room-by-room guide.

• 6 Apps That Will Simplify Your Thanksgiving

  Download these smartphone finds, and you’ll have even more to be grateful for this holiday.

• Everyday Superfoods: 4 Easy & Healthy Quinoa Recipes

  This gluten-free whole grain cooks more quickly than rice and tastes even better. Just try our delicious recipes.

• I Was a Brace Face … at 30

  How flight attendant Angeliki Karamberi found out that her adult braces did much more than improve her smile.

• 7 Health Blogs We Love!

  Bookmark and follow these inspiring blogs -- they’ll help you eat better, amp up your fitness routine, boost your happiness and more.

• Why You Shouldn’t Fear Breast Cancer

  You may fear breast cancer more than any other health woe, yet the disease is not the leading killer of women. Know the facts to stay safe.

• Are You Grinding Your Teeth -- in Your Sleep?

  Got sensitive teeth or unexplained jaw pain? You could be grinding your teeth without knowing it. Here’s how to find out for sure -- and how to fix it.

• 6 Apps for a Good Night's Sleep

  Have trouble sleeping? Forget pills -- technology is now your best friend.

• Healthy Foods That Make Your Teeth Rot

  Here’s a shocker: Some healthy foods are just as bad for your teeth as sweets.

• 5 Biggest Flossing Mistakes [INFOGRAPHIC]

  To help prevent gum disease and other health woes, the Rx is simple: Floss often. Floss properly. And -- unlike with voting -- floss late.

• 4 Surprising Habits That Fight Cancer

  These anti-cancer strategies are so easy, there's no excuse not to use them.

• Do Infomercial Fitness Products Really Work?

  Sure, some of the exercise gizmos advertised on late-night TV sound great. But here's the lowdown on which are worth your cash -- and which are not.

• Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

  By 2050, one in three Americans will be diabetic. Here's how to lower your chances of being one of them.

• Are You Mosquito Bait? [Infographic]

  Why is it that some people never get bitten by mosquitoes, but you have them lining up on your limbs buffet-style, ready to dig in? Mystery solved.

• Back to School: Smart Tips From Mom Bloggers

  Ready to get your kids back to school? Here’s how some of the smartest moms around make sure it’s a smooth transition.

• Bust a Rut, Lose Your Gut

  Studies prove that breaking routines vastly improves your mood and your health. Read on for five easy tips to make change happen now.

• Stress-relief Methods for Every Occasion [Video Included]

  When stress catches you from left field, use these methods to calm yourself fast and ensure your best performance.

• Beat Canker Sores Now

  End your canker sore suffering with these research-backed tips.

• Prevent Hearing Loss -- Before It’s Too Late

  Do you ever wear earphones? Read this before you put them on again.

• Oral Cancer: A Dangerous Disease on the Rise

  Oral cancer kills one American every hour. Here's how to prevent it.

• How Hypnosis Can Help Your Health

  Forget what you think you know. Research shows hypnosis can reduce -- or even eliminate -- pain and anxiety at the dentist's office and beyond.

• Strengthen Your Back

  Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating back pain. Here's how to make sure you're not one of them.

• Give Your Bathroom a Healthy Makeover

  With so many germs in so little space, your bathroom can be the unhealthiest room in your house. Here’s how to change that for good.

• Boost Your Energy, Hour by Hour

  We’ve got 6 daily steps to fight fatigue ... with just a few simple tweaks to your schedule.

• Why You Need More Vitamin D

  Vitamin D is the key to strong bones and teeth, healthy gums and even a lower risk of cancer. Are you getting enough?

• 2012: Your Year of Passion

  Which comes first, desire or sex? The answer is key to your ability to enjoy yourself in bed -- and you might be surprised to find out that it's very different for men and women.

• “Best Advice I Ever Got”: Health Secrets Experts Swear By

  Listen to the precious bits of health wisdom our favorite experts got from others -- and now swear by.

• 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Pumpkin

  The gorgeous pumpkin is more than just tasty. Discover all the ways it's good for your health too.

• What Your Smile Says About Your Life

  Experts are finding that the secret to healthier, happier and longer living might just be the size of your smile.

• Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

  Six smart strategies to protect your home from common winter problems.

• The One Little Habit for Better Health

  Discover the ultimate trick for better health and start using it today. (Hint: It's not healthy eating or getting more exercise.)

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• How Dirty is Your Public Pool?

  You're swimming in germs -- but you probably won't get sick

• Can the Law of Attraction Change Your Life?

  How to invite more happiness in and show down-days the door

• Quick Summer Beauty Fixes

  From frizzy hair to melting makeup, learn how to avoid summer’s worst beauty blunders

• Nobody Likes a Fat Talker

  Talking badly about yourself can make others dislike you

• Is Melatonin a Safe Sleep Aid?

  Is this supplement sabotaging your shuteye?

• 5 Habits of Happy People

  What's the secret of perfectly contented people? Find out how you can up your happiness quotient and be just as joyful as them

• The Exercise Conundrum

  Do sedentary behaviors cause weight gain or does weight gain make us stop exercising?

• What’s Better: Diet Soda or Regular Soda?

  In choosing between calories and no calories, is one better for our health?

• 5 Must-Follow Tips to Prevent Wrinkles and Skin Cancer

  Are you doing all you can to protect yourself from wrinkles and skin cancer?

• The No-Crash Bikini Body Diet

  Forget crash diets that leave you cranky. These no-nonsense tips will get you bikini-ready fast -- without the hunger.

• Is Depression Contagious?

  Bad moods and negativity can spread like wildfire. Find out if you’re susceptible to the melancholy bug

• How Often Should I Replace My Dish Sponge?

  Dirty sponges can spread bacteria and diseases. Is it possible to clean them?

• How to Break Up With a Friend

  When your friendship is no longer working for you, there’s a right way and a wrong way to end things.

• Diet vs. Exercise: What if You Can’t Find Time for Both?

  Time spent in the kitchen can steal minutes from your workout

• Is It Okay To Heat Food In Plastic Containers?

  Should I be worried about putting plastic wrap and reusable containers in the microwave?

• Embrace Procrastination -- and Thrive on It

  Why sometimes you should give yourself permission to do nothing

• Which is Worse -- Smoking or Gaining Weight?

  Does putting on pounds after quitting erase the health benefits?

• Can Sunscreen Cause Cancer?

  3 common sunscreen myths--exposed

• How to Make New Habits Stick

  Cultivate success with these four easy steps

• Is Job Stress Hurting Your Health?

  Signs that you’re burned out and may be in need of a career change

• What Are the Health Benefits of Black Pepper?

  Is salt’s sidekick more than just a low-calorie way to flavor food?

• Finding Courage to Follow Your Dreams

  Are you living the life you’ve always wanted? If not, it might be time to ask yourself why

• Overcome Your Fears by Facing Them

  Avoiding the things that scare you may be doing more harm than you think

• How to Read Egg Labels

  Egg carton labels aren’t all they’re cracked up to be; here, what you need to know

• Regain Body Confidence

  You can feel great about yourself even when your jeans feel a little too snug

• Can Eating Junk Food Ruin Your Mood?

  Research suggests that certain foods can make a bad mood worse

• Do Natural Remedies Work for Seasonal Allergies?

  Sick of popping pills to keep the sneezes and sniffles at bay? Try these effective natural remedies for seasonal allergy relief.

• 6 Strategies to Improve Your Mindset

  The things we say to ourselves influences what we get out of life. Here, learn how to turn the negative voice in your head into a positive one.

• How to Find More Daily Joy

  Meditate your way to a more mindful and happier life

• Do Food Expiration Dates Matter?

  While you should pay attention to expiration dates, your sense of smell and sight are better indicators of whether a food is safe to eat.

• Get Healthier with Pinterest

  Think Pinterest is just for recipes and fashion? Get inspired with these boards to boost health and happiness

• The Key to a Happy Marriage? It’s Not Money

  How to build stronger, healthier relationships

• When Does Wine Stop Being Good for You?

  In moderation, alcohol is considered heart-healthy. But drink too much and it increases your risk of heart disease and cancer.

• 3 Apps That Will Make You Happier!

  Need daily reminders of gratitude? Bring more joy to your day with these happiness apps.

• Sleep More to Eat Less?

  If your pants are feeling a bit snug lately, your sleep habits could be to blame

• Should I Whiten My Teeth at Home?

  Dos and don'ts for brightening your pearly whites

• 5 Instant-energy Routines

  Jumpstart your day with these energizing 2-minute fitness routines

• Do Cholesterol Drugs Raise Your Risk of Diabetes?

  If you're taking a commonly prescribed type of heart medicine, give your doctor a ring.

• Will Going Out With Wet Hair Give Me a Cold?

  Damp tresses may give you the chills, but will they give you the sniffles, too?

• Prescription Drug Abuse out of Control

  Prescription drug abuse may be on the rise among women. Here's why.

• Get Your Girls Ready for Their Close-up

  New research finds that getting regular mammograms before you're 50 just might save your life.

• Can You Wash Away Your Troubles?

  A new study suggests that a few minutes at the sink can remove more than just dirt.

• The Real Danger of Chicken Pox Parties

  A trend that can kill, warn the experts. A dangerous new trend is underway: parties to infect kids with chicken pox. Here’s what the experts have to say about it.

• The Fertility Diet for Guys

  Turns out your sperm is what you eat!

• The Checkups Every Guy Should Get

  What you don't know can hurt you. A new study finds that men are more likely to die from cancer but less likely to be tested for it.

• Family Fitness: Stretches Everyone Will Love

  Come winter, does your family seem to be glued to the couch while fitness takes the backseat? Get the whole gang moving (gently) with a group stretch.

• The Hidden Dangers of Painkillers

  A new study warns that consistently taking even a little too much of a common painkiller can kill you. Here's how to stay safe.

• Getting Braces: How to Find an Orthodontist You Can Trust

  Brace yourself: A growing number of kids are getting metal in their mouth as early as age 7. Here's how to find an orthodontist you can trust.

• 5 Time Wasters, Solved!

  If you feel like you’re not getting enough done, one of these time sucks may be the culprit. Here’s how to nix it -- and start being more productive.

• Better Health in 15 minutes

  Here’s a shortcut to better health, less stress, and more focus. It’s called meditation, and all you need is 15 minutes a day.

• Are You Afraid of the Dentist?

  Fear prevents 1 in 10 people from seeing the dentist. If you're a drill dodger, find out how you can overcome your anxiety.

• A New Case for Weight Loss

  Gum disease can lead to a host of serious diseases. To protect yourself, brush and floss twice a day ... and take weight loss seriously.

• Break Free From Self-doubt

  If something is holding you back from enjoying your life, here are four tricks to bid those negative thoughts good-bye.

• Can You Get Through the Holidays Without Overeating?

  Yes! Here’s how.

• Easy Ways to Feel More Energetic

  The secret for feeling peppier at the end of a busy day? Try one -- or all -- of these tips.

• 5 Apps to Get You out of a Rut

  No one wants to get stuck in a bad place. But these five apps can turn around your negative mood in no time.

• 6 Germ Hot Spots to Avoid Wherever You Go!

  Want to stay healthy for the holidays? Here’s how to keep bugs at bay when you’re out and about.

• Does Acupuncture Really Work?

  This ancient medical treatment is becoming mainstream in the West, but there are a few things you need to know before you try it for your aches and pains.

• Should You Take Calcium Supplements?

  If you’re confused by the conflicting advice on calcium supplements, here’s the bottom line.

• Beat Back the Wintertime Blues

  Boost your mood all winter long, no matter how short and dark the days are.

• Take Back the Holidays

  The secret to getting back into a holiday groove? Scaling back the pressure for perfection and regaining the spirit of the season.

• 5-minute Escapes That Don’t Cost a Dime

  If you’re hankering for a little R&R but don’t have the time (or cash) to go on vacation, these tricks can chase away the stuck-at-home blues.

• 3 Holiday Goodies That Are Actually Good for You

  Surprise! You don’t have to give up these three holiday faves just because you thought they ranked low on the nutritional scale.

• How to Break out of a Bad Mood

  Even if you don't suffer from SAD, the darker, colder days can bring on some pretty funky moods. Here's how to snap out of them.

• Turn Your Bedroom Into a Getaway

  Is your bedroom an afterthought? Here's how to give it a quick makeover -- without spending a whole lot of time or money.

• Eat Your Way to a Younger You

  The fountain of youth may be right inside your fridge or pantry. Here are the foods that fight off the effects of getting older, from weaker bones to saggy skin.

• 7 Dinners Ideas That Take 30 Minutes or Less!

  Leftovers have never tasted so good!

• 3 Ways to Boost Your Self-love and Confidence

  When life gets difficult and you start being too hard on yourself, try these tricks to remain calm, confident and happy.

• Fab DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

  If you still haven’t gotten a Halloween costume and you’re short on cash, we’ve got a few homemade treats for you!

• Fast Fixes for Bad Hair Days

  Don't have time to wash your hair? These tricks will have you looking fab in no time.

• Should You Give Up Wheat?

  Why some think genetically modified wheat is the culprit behind so many cases of celiac disease.

• Back Pain Remedies That Won't Sabotage Your Health

  Suffering from back pain? Try these remedies to get relief without steroids, the culprit of the recent meningitis outbreak.

• Fall 2012: The One Fashion Trend You Have to Try This Season

  Everyone can wear this season’s trendiest accessory, whether you have cash to burn or need to count your pennies.

• Why You Shouldn’t Fear Breast Cancer

  You may fear breast cancer more than any other health woe, yet the disease is not the leading killer of women. Know the facts to stay safe.

• Juicing Vegetables: Healthy or Hype?

  Juicing fans claim drinking your vegetables can turn your health around and give you more energy. Are they right?

• 7 Ways to De-stress Instantly

  A busy mom shares her tips for stepping away from her to-do list, even for just five minutes.

• 3 Beauty Tricks for Super-shiny Hair

  The fastest way to get shiny hair? Just stroll into your kitchen and mix up a few simple ingredients.

• 5 Weight Loss Tricks That Actually Work

  Can where you live affect your waistline? It seems to. And we’re not talking about having a house wedged between Dunkin Donuts and Mickey D’s.

• Is Your Breakfast Boring?

  Yogurt, yawn. Cereal, not again! What can you do to make your healthy breakfast less blah? Chef Devin Alexander, author of the Biggest Loser cookbooks, weighs in.

• Microwave Popcorn: Bad for Your Brain?

  A new study linked microwave popcorn to Alzheimer's disease. Should you stop eating it? A nutrition expert shares for advice.

• 5 Free Android Apps for Healthy Eating

  Got an Android phone? Here, the best nutrition apps you shouldn't eat without

• Why You Should Know What’s in Your Beauty Products

  Some ingredients are safer than others. Here's how to find out what's really in the products you use everyday.

• 3 Painless Ways to Cut Down on Caffeine

  Does caffeine bring you up only to make you jittery or crash? Try these methods to cut down without cutting it out.

• What You Can Learn From Rosie O’Donnell

  Don’t do what she did if you think you might be having a heart attack.

• Which iPhone Apps Can Help You Eat Better?

  A dietitian lets you peek at her iPhone to find out which healthy-eating apps you need right now.

• Spend Less, Eat Healthier

  The bottom line on your grocery receipt got you down? Here are some simple, healthy ways of changing that.

• A Vaccine Against Fat?

  There are at least two “flab jabs” in the pipeline that might make you forget your fear of needles.

• 4 Unusual (Yet Scrumptious!) Gluten-free Alternatives

  You’ll have no problem replacing wheat in your diet if you just try these four tasty choices.

• 7 Incredible Ways to Use Coconut Oil

  Here, all the reasons you should be using this multi-tasking beauty wonder.

• Are Full-body Airport Scanners Dangerous?

  A recent report cast doubt on the safety of airport scanners. So we got a top radiologist to give us the plane truth.

• Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

  The answer to this question can make all the difference in your life.

• The Health Hazards of Paper Receipts

  A new study has found a potentially toxic chemical on receipts and paper money. Here’s how to protect yourself.

• Are You Forgetting … Your Doctor?

  Making time for your medical needs may be the last thing on your to-do list. But it's essential when you're a mom.

• Do You Need Iron Supplements?

  A new study shows that even if you're not technically iron deficient, taking a supplement may stave off your sluggishness.

• Could Our Drinking Water Be Causing Autism?

  A new study finds a link between psychoactive drugs in our water and the rise in autism.

• A Better Way to Bronze

  Enhance your summer glow with safe natural tanners.

• Is Your Schedule Making You Fat?

  Scientists have identified a new phenomenon called social jetlag that may be to blame for your widening waistline. Seven out of 10 people are affected.

• Natural Stop-the-Itch Solutions

  Don’t let bug bites and sunburn ruin your summer fun.

• Is One Sunburn That Bad?

  Soak up this info to prevent yourself from being one of 2 million Americans annually diagnosed with skin cancer.

• How to Try a Juice Fast

  Thinking about going on a juice fast? Here's a safe and effective method.

• Can You Catch Cancer?

  A new study showed that 1 in 6 new cancer cases worldwide are related to infections. Find out how to slash your risk.

• New Natural Goodies You Should Know About

  New Natural Goodies You Should Know About

• Stop the Ringing in Your Ears

  If you hear ringing, you may have a condition called tinnitus. But now there could be a new way to turn off the noise.

• Should Supersize Soda Be Banned?

  New York City is proposing to ban sodas and other sweetened drinks that are larger than 16 ounces. Gulp!

• Meat Alternatives Worth Eating

  Looking to cut down your meat intake? Delicious choices abound.

• Take the No-Drive Challenge

  Can you keep your car parked for seven days?

• Have You Had Your Shingles Shot?

  Too few people are getting the vaccine that can prevent a world of pain.

• Excavation: Freezer

  If it's been ages since you last looked in your freezer, it might be time to give it a purge.

• New Green Coffee Bean Supplement: A Wonder Diet Drug?

  Men and women dropped 17 pounds in a recent study by taking green coffee supplements. Here’s the skinny.

• Is There Such a Thing As Healthy Stadium Food?

  Bring me some peanuts and cantaloupe? The next time you head to a baseball game, step up to the all-new healthy plate!

• The Surprising Health Benefits of Texting

  New research finds that some friendly texting may improve your mental and physical health.

• Know When It’s Time to Quit

  Even moms need to punch out at the end of their day.

• Can Cheese Lower Your Blood Pressure?

  Calling all cheeseheads: A type of Parmesan slices your blood pressure big-time, according to a new study. Bring on the pasta!

• 4 Tips for Better Sleep

  Tired of being tired? Here's how to sleep better tonight.

• Could Bacteria Be Making You Fat?

  Brand-new research suggests that intestinal bacteria may be the reason why so many of us are overweight.

• What’s the Healthiest Yogurt?

  A Harvard study found that eating yogurt can help you lose weight. But choosing a brand isn’t a piece of cake.

• Broken Heart Syndrome: A Real and Dangerous Condition

  Can emotional trauma trigger a heart attack? The surprising answer is yes.

• Why Deadly Measles Is on the Rise

  There shouldn’t be even one case of measles in the U.S.; it was wiped out 12 years ago. But the potentially deadly disease is back. Here’s what you need to know.

• Say Goodbye to Computer Strain

  If you spend your days wired in, try these four yoga poses to unplug and unwind -- mentally and physically.

• How Safe Is Your Local Drinking Water?

  More than 300 disease-causing pollutants have been found in drinking water. Here's where to look for a flood of information.

• 3 Simple Meditations to Help You Focus

  Have trouble keeping your focus? Try these simple meditation techniques.

• How Global Warming Is Giving Us Breathing Problems

  With summer's heat and humidity come higher ozone levels. That could mean serious breathing problems -- even if you've never experienced them before. Here's what to do.

• Would You Take the New Diet Drug?

  The FDA is considering the first new diet drug in 13 years. But it has serious side effects. Is it better to pop a pill or pop fewer goodies to pare pounds?

• Is There Pink Slime in Your Burgers?

  Up to 70 percent of ground beef contains this unsavory food additive. But after a recent consumer uproar, many restaurants, schools and supermarkets are banning it.

• Lifesaving Skills Everyone Should Learn

  Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency?

• Are School Lunches Getting Healthier?

  New school-lunch guidelines take effect after summer break. But some experts think they don't go far enough. Here's some food for thought.

• Natural Cures for Spring Allergies

  Transitioning into spring can be hard on the nose. Here are some hints to help avoid the sniffles.

• The Good News About Dark Meat

  A new study suggests that the juiciest parts of the poultry may help protect you from heart disease -- especially if you're at high risk.The Good News About Dark Meat

• Is It Safe to Wiggle a Loose Tooth?

  When baby teeth start getting loose, kids can't seem to keep their hands out of their mouths. But is wiggling dentist-approved?

• What Foods Should You Buy Organic?

  Food produced without chemical pesticides and fertilizers costs more -- sometimes a lot more. If you can't afford to buy all your food organic, use this guide to prioritize.

• 4 Superfoods for a Healthier Spring

  Help your body transition into the new season with foods that help clear out winter's chill.

• 10 Surefire Ways to Be Happier

  A new Twitter study suggests we're not as happy as we used to be. Here's how to find your inner smiley face again.

• The Secret to Getting More Energy

  Tired of up-and-down energy from caffeine? Try this.

• How to Stop Ear Pain on a Plane

  Just in time for Spring Break ... learn how to fly the ear-friendly skies!

• Do You Have a Fatty Liver?

  Fat in your liver can have serious consequences. And it may be related to the fat you have elsewhere.

• Keep Your Workout Habit Alive

  It's easy to stop exercising. But it's better to keep going.

• Is Massage Real Medicine?

  Sure, massage feels good. But here's the rub on its health benefits.

• The Biggest Cancer Risk at Your Desk

  Nope, it's not your computer or your cell phone. Here's what the cancer culprit really is -- and what you can do about it.

ExpertQA

• Do energy drinks really give you more energy? And are they healthy?

  Do energy drinks really give you more energy? And are they healthy?

• Can you straighten your own teeth by pushing them with your fingers?

• I’ve been trying to shake this cold for days. Is it safe to go back to exercising?

• I want to eat healthier, but I find reading nutrition labels on food packaging very confusing. Help!

• I’m worried about bacteria on my toothbrush. Can I disinfect it in the dishwasher?

• Can mercury leech from my fillings and put me at risk?

• What drink can help you stay healthy, fight signs of aging and stoke your metabolism?

  Drink Yourself Beautiful With Lemon Water

SelfCheckup

• How often do you eat organic?

• Do You Have Hang Ups About Swimsuit Season?

• Do you wear sunscreen year-round?

• How often do you use mouthwash?

• How often do you drink?

• On average, how many hours do you sleep per night?

• Did you get a flu shot this year?

• How often do you replace your toothbrush?

• Do you use any health apps?

• How often do you go to the eye doctor?

• How often do you have dinner as a family?

• How many servings of green vegetables do you eat each week? (Iceberg lettuce doesn't count, sorry.)

• Do you snore?

• How often do you wear high heels?

• How often do you get a dental cleaning?

• How much coffee do you drink every day?

• Do you know your cholesterol numbers?