My mother-in-law owns a machine that lays abandoned in her garage. We call it “The Jiggler.” It’s a vibration plate that she bought from an infomercial that promised it would help her burn calories and build muscle in a fraction of the time of conventional exercise. Sounds great! Who can blame her for answering the exhortation to “call now!”? Vibration...

Every holiday season, I’m tasked with finding gifts for everyone—my parents, teen siblings, friends, my partner and his 14-person family—without blowing through my paycheck. It’s hard enough to find a perfect gift. Then there’s the added challenge of shopping for presents that won’t break the bank; with so many giftees on my list, I need gifts that...

If you’ve made it to this article, chances are you’re tired of scratching, patting, and picking at your dry, itchy scalp (which, fair). In that case, we’re here to tell you that soothing the discomfort that comes with a dry scalp starts in the shower with a solid shampoo. Not just any shampoo—but one made specifically with ingredients to treat dryness...

Pain under your left breast can send up some red flags, especially because chest pain in general is related to so many health conditions. Figuring out what you’re dealing with can take some detective work—it could be related to an injury, your gut health, your heart, or even your breasts themselves. Whether it’s a dull, constant ache or a sharp pain...

When was the last time you strength trained? If you’re not big on lifting weights, you might be thinking, “uh…never?” Or you could be wondering whether something like yoga, kickboxing, or other bodyweight workouts can “count” as strength training.  The truth is, you don’t need to lay a finger on a dumbbell or barbell to make gains. “In order to get...

Is it just us or does magnesium feel like the “cool girl” of the minerals? Constipated? Take magnesium to help you poop. Dealing with muscle cramps? Try magnesium. Need to chill the F out? Again, magnesium. The mineral (which is also an electrolyte) is kind of a big deal—and for good reason. “Magnesium is necessary for over 300 chemical reactions in...