Healthy Habits

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13 Ways You’re Secretly Hurting Your Liver

The liver is one of the body's largest and most important organs, performing over 500 vital functions that include cleansing...


11 Bad Health Habits That Doctors Need You to Stop Doing ASAP

You might think these things aren't a big deal, but they can take a toll on your body over time....


10 Unhealthy Habits That Are Worse for You Than You Thought

It's not too late to reverse your worst habits (stopping smoking, drinking, over-eating, and more) and immediately start living a...


35 Health Secrets Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Confession: What your body really needs for better health, nutrition, sleep, pain relief, and more.


50 Everyday Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

You may not even realize that these everyday habits could be harming your health. Learn what they are and how...


12 Quirky Habits of People Who Are Smarter Than Everyone Else

Intelligence can be hard to measure, but science has linked these quirks to higher levels of learning, problem-solving, and...


17 New Year’s Resolutions Smart People Make Every Year

You'll be relieved to know that not a single one of them is: "Lose weight." Resolve to do just a...


7 New Year’s Resolutions Health Experts Wish You’d Really Make

Ditch those pie-in-the-sky New Year’s resolutions you make every year.

9 Easy Habits that Can Reduce Your Risk of Liver Disease

Drinking alcohol isn't the only lifestyle factor that can damage your liver. Here's everything you need to know to lower...


50 Ways to Have a Healthier Fall

Take a hot bath, sip a warm drink, then take a lovely nap—doctor's orders!


15 Bad Hygiene Habits That Are Way Worse Than You Thought

Everyone skips a shower or forgets to floss. How bad could it be... right? Experts reveal the real consequences...


20 Healthy Ways to Detox That Don’t Involve Juicing

Juice cleansing may be all the rage, but it isn't always the most effective or safest way to detox....


13 Harmless Morning Habits that Are Sabotaging Your Day

How you spend the first moments of your day can set you up for success—or failure. Make sure you're choosing...


10 Hidden Benefits of Being a Night Owl

Staying up past bedtime might be a lost childhood habit for some, while for others, it becomes a regular way...


17 Simple Things You Can Do This Morning to Guarantee a Successful Day

Making these easy tasks part of your morning 
schedule will improve your nutrition, energy,
and mood today—and beyond.


8 Things Your Hiccups May Say About Your Health

Hiccups are usually just annoying. However, they can sometimes accompany or be a sign of acute or chronic health conditions.


Exactly How to Lock in a New Habit, According to Science

We set ourselves up to fail by starting new habits only to abandon them. These 11 expert-approved brain hacks can...

The Best Time to Do 14 Common Healthy Habits

Learn how to use the power of your body’s daily, weekly, and seasonal cycles to improve your health without even...


10 Icky, Bad Habits That Put Your Health at Risk

Do your dirty little everyday habits jeopardize your health? Find out the ultimate consequences of sleeping with the TV on,...


9 Healthy Habits Your 80-Year-Old Self Will Thank You for Having Today

What you do today can affect your health for decades. Here, how to feel and look your best in ripe...


This Is What Being Healthy Will Look and Feel Like in 2020

With self-driving cars and sneakers that tie themselves becoming a reality, Back to the Future doesn't seem all that far-fetched...


8 Surprising Health Advantages You Have as a Morning Person

Sorry, night owls: When it comes to your health, happiness, smarts, and more, the science shows that it’s really a...


10 “Bad” Habits That Can Actually Be Good for You

Don't believe everything you hear. These bad behaviors can actually be good for you.

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35 “Healthy” Things You Have Permission to Stop Doing Right Now

These so-called healthy habits, like weighing yourself every day, aren't doing you much good, or worse, could be harmful.


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25 Genius Ways to Get a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget

Don't miss out on a healthy diet and regular exercise because you think...


50 Habits Healthy Families Always Have

Having healthy habits as a family may lower the risk of heart attack and boost your chance of living longer....


11 Health Tweaks to Make in Your 30s to Stay Healthy for the Rest of Your Life

Make these small adjustments to stay fit and healthy for decades to come.


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8 Healthy Habits You Should Always Do at Night

There's more to do before hitting the sack than brushing your teeth and washing your face. We asked experts what...


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Should You Stop Wearing Underwear in Bed?

Many people sleep without underwear—some do it on a nightly basis. Check out these compelling reasons for going commando and...