Menstrual and digestive discomfort often coincide, and a researcher who has been looking in to it for a decade tells us what she learnedEvery period, right on schedule: the cramps arrive, and right behind them, the urgent need...
Read MoreExperts say reducing ultra-processed foods can be challenging in a world built around convenience, but these strategies can help make it more manageableI have been trying to eat fewer ultra-processed foods with my family for...
Read MoreRapid scientific progress has given us the tools to stop time more convincingly than ever – but lurking behind these claims is the same fear of ageingAndrea holds a PhD in literature and works for a nonprofit in Dallas. She’s in...
Read MoreDoing a split may look impressive, but experts caution it should not be done without practice and it may not be for everyoneOn Love Island USA’s recent eighth season, contestant Kenzie Annis quickly distinguished herself with...
Read MoreAmericans eat 50bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foodsIn 1969, the late writer William Zinsser toured a hotdog factory and described his visit in Life magazine, opening with the...
Read MoreA lack of confidence can prevent us from trying new things or going after what we want – but it’s never too late to change our beliefsWhen I was in middle school, my father told me 80% of how people see you is how you see...
Read MoreAlthough it might seem like a minor irritant, the consequences of email incivility can be far-reachingReceived a rude email at work? You’re not alone.When I was weighing a move from full-time to freelance work, a terse email...
Read MoreBeing on dating apps can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack – so Dr Jennie Young devised a technique to burn it down and find better matchesIt was 2023, and Dr Jennie Young was sick of online dating. She was looking...
Read MoreBeing hairless on top has never been in style, but r/bald members encourage one another in the face of insecurityI was sitting in a cafe a few weeks ago when I overheard a rare bit of sunny talk about advances in medicine and...
Read MoreYou don’t need a yard or balcony to get going. We asked experts for their advice on how to grow your foodMaybe it’s because I’ve lived in cities my whole life, but I can’t think of anything more luxurious than popping out to...
Read MoreTreating the underlying acne can help. But stress relief measures like meditation can too – and may depend on the severityHi Ugly,I tend to get pimples, especially around my period. This is fine and normal. What’s not fine is...
Read MoreSome think yoga isn’t for them – but there’s ‘something for everybody’. Experts share what to know about the mindful practice that can improve strength and sleepCountless articles and studies tout the benefits of yoga. It can...
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