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Does Whey Protein Cause Acne?
Maybe. To be on the safe side, experts recommend choosing pea, hemp, or other plant-based protein supplements.

Why Does My Back Hurt After Doing Kettlebells?
Here are some tips to protect your back during kettlebell moves.

How Can I Stop Being So Competitive at the Gym?
Chronic competition can be stressful. The key is to focus on your own goals — not someone else's.

How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?
Check out these four simple steps.

Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
The research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.

I’m Worried About My Loved One’s Weight. What Should I Say?
Nothing. Here's why.

I’m Self-Conscious About Being Naked in My Health Club’s Locker Room. What Can I Do?
The first step, says one expert, is to challenge the notion of a "perfect" body.

Is It Safe To Try an Elimination Diet If You’ve Had an Eating Disorder?
It can be risky, suggests one expert. One tip? Do an elimination diet that's not as extreme.

How Do I Work Up the Nerve to Go Back to the Gym?
If you haven't been to the gym in years, it can be intimidating to go back. Here are four tips to get you over the hump.

How Can I Get My Partner To Put Their Cellphone Down?
Expert tips on how to create a phone-free zone in your relationship.

Change Makers
Meet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.

The Endless Gift Machine
For many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.

The Long Commute
Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.

8 Tips to Deal With Cyberbullying
Here are a few simple ways to handle the stress of online drama.

Little Lies, Big Stress
Most of us hedge the truth on occasion, but small fibs can add up to a lot of stress. Learn how — and why — to keep it real.

How to Stop Projecting
These tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people.

How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free
Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.

5 Ways to Use Less Water
The average American household uses 69 gallons of water daily. Here are five easy ways you can conserve water.

The Overexamined Life
Is rumination robbing your peace of mind? Here's how to break the habit.

Troubled Waters
Here's what you can do to help protect and preserve this critical resource.

How to Cope With a Bad Neighbor
His dog barks. Her compost bin smells. Your neighbors are driving you crazy. These strategies can help increase the peace.