Health
I’ve Been Waiting for My Doctor Appointment for Nearly 30 Minutes. Can I Just Leave?
We asked three providers about the best etiquette in this super-irritating (and common!) situation.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Was in Denial of Her MS for 15 Years: ‘If I Didn’t Talk About It, It Wasn’t Real’
In an interview with SELF, the Sopranos star talks candidly about finding your voice after a chronic illness diagnosis.
How Chemo Affects a Person’s Body—And Why It Can Be So Brutal
Let’s demystify this highly effective, but often feared and misunderstood, treatment.
I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at 36. Here’s How I Caught It Early
Because I wanted to be a “good patient,” I came close to dropping my concerns.
Here Are the Back Pain Remedies That Actually Work, According to Science
Plus a few that you should definitely steer clear of.
3 Ways to Unclog a Miserably Stuffy Nose
If allergies, a cold, or something else has you blocked, don’t just try to blow through it.
Health
‘Possibly Counterfeit’ Botox Has Been Linked to Hospitalizations and Illness in 2 States
Health officials say several women have reported botulism-like symptoms.
3 Things to Do If Stress Is Killing Your Appetite
When you’re anxious or overwhelmed, eating can become a total afterthought.
How to Stop Spiraling If Health Anxiety Is Taking Over Your Brain
Worried that a random ache means you’re dying? Let’s take a sec to regroup.
Life
3 Things to Do If You’re Terrified of Your Parent Dying
If watching them age is causing dark-thought spirals, here’s what a psychologist recommends.
Mental Health
5 Little Ways to Show Up for a Friend Who’s Depressed
You don’t have to act as their therapist to make a meaningful difference.
Mental Health
How to Stop Completely Spiraling Every Time You Receive a Little Criticism
For anyone who starts tearing up at even the slightest hint of negative feedback.
Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage
“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”
Author Emmeline Clein on the ‘Machine’ That Fuels Eating Disorders and Grinds Up Young Women
“You’re less alone than you think—and less lost.”
Life
How to Make Tuesdays Suck a Tiny Bit Less
We don’t talk enough about how the second day of the week is Very Bad.
What to Do If You’re Trapped in a Seemingly Never-Ending BV Cycle
We’ve been there—and it’s pure hell. Here’s how to put an end to it.
I’m a Psychologist Who Gets Panic Attacks. Here’s the One Thing That Calms Me Down Instantly
Having this secret weapon in your pocket—literally—can interrupt that spiral of fear and anxiety.
Mental health
Megan Fox on What It’s Like to Be Called a ‘Sex Symbol’ While Having Body Dysmorphia
She said the pressure to live up to a specific image was “haunting.”
How to Tell When It’s Time to Start an Antidepressant
You don’t have to wait until things get “bad enough” to feel better.
How to Get Rid of a Canker Sore When It’s Ruining Your Life
Before desperately trying the first remedy you find on Reddit, read this.
Life
What You Should—And Shouldn’t—Say to a Friend Going Through a Major Illness
It’s perfectly okay (encouraged, even!) to admit you’re at a total loss for words.
How to Tell If Your Lash Extensions Have Caused a Crusty Outbreak of Face Mites
Dryness, flakiness, and redness can be signs of unwanted guests.
Olivia Munn Has an ‘Aggressive’ Breast Cancer That Required a Double Mastectomy
Following a normal mammogram and genetic test, the actor says checking one last risk score saved her life.
Health
That Study About Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Acne Products Has Some Serious Flaws
It wasn’t published in a peer-reviewed journal, and the lab’s practices have been questioned in the past.
3 Things to Do If You Can’t Resist Your Stupid Little Phone Before Bed
Might we suggest putting a rubber band around it?