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What Are Some of the Latest Rules Around Health Club Etiquette?
Our fitness editor reflects on how to make health clubs more welcoming for everyone.
Can I Plan Around the Phases of My Menstrual Cycle to Boost Athletic Performance?
Learn how to use cycle syncing to get the most from your fitness routine.
Do Sore Muscles Mean I Got a Good Workout?
Our fitness editor explains what your muscle soreness is trying to tell you. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the quality of your workout.)
What’s the Best Way to Build Muscle Mass After an Illness or Injury?
Here's how to rebuild lost muscle mass after being sick or experiencing an injury.
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
What are the health benefits of oregano oil? This essential oil has antibiotic properties, so does it work to fight colds?
How to Use a Foam Roller for Your Upper Back
Foam rolling your upper body muscles can be tricky. Our expert's guidance and foam-roller exercises will help you make the right moves and target back pain.
We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?
The key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Only if you don't get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
The key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
Our fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?
The author of Steven Petrow's Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
What Are the Best Strength-Training Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis in Their Hands?
There are many great strength-training exercises that don't require any gripping.
How Do I Get the Stink Out of My Gym Clothes?
Here are four DIY tips to get odor out of your workout clothes.
How Can I Be a Gracious Dinner-Party Guest With Food Restrictions?
An etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.
Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
It all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.
How Do I Get Rid of Leg Cramps When Working Out?
Pickle juice is just one tip.
How Do I Talk to Someone With Dementia?
The key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.
How Do I Protect Myself From Too Much Sun Exposure and Avoid Toxic Sunscreens?
Mineral-based sunscreens are the way to go, say experts, but the key is frequent application.
How Do I Protect Against Ticks?
Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
A veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.