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Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock)Buying eyeglasses can feel weirdly similar to buying a new car: Prices are often hidden from you, they cost more than they have any right to—and there are a whole bunch of mysterious upgrades pushed at…

Photo: Ljupco Smokovski (Shutterstock)The more you walk, the lower your risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study, with the benefits leveling out once you reach 10,000 steps per day. So clearly, that is the number…

Photo: Odua Images (Shutterstock)Ugh, here it comes. You feel kind of hot and sticky. Your stomach churns. Your mouth tastes funny. You know you’re going to throw up—imminently. Can you stop it before it happens? Or at least make it less…

Photo: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock)We all deserve a good night’s sleep, which is why it’s frustrating when sweating keeps us from getting the rest we need. If you’ve ever woken up drenched in sweat after a night of tossing and turning, you…

Photo: Aleksandr Ozerov (Shutterstock)When you’re younger, you might think you’re the only person who has figured out how to make yourself feel good this way; and once you realize you’re not alone, you might think that literally…

Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock)We know that if we want to maintain our health, prevention and early detection of diseases or disorders is key. Still, seeing a physician regularly can be expensive and logistically challenging—and a lot…

Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock)In addition to our skin and our hair, winter also can take atoll on our eyes—and for many of the same reasons. When it’s cold outside, we want to spend more time inside, where it’s warm and dry.…

Photo: Jne Valokuvaus (Shutterstock)It’s easy enough to spot the moon, but it can be much harder to figure out which of the dots in the night sky are the planets. You see a particularly bright object and wonder, if it’s a planet, a…