Bruises are an inevitable part of life, but they can also be painful and unsightly. Here’s what you can do to reduce the pain and encourage faster fading. You’ve had a bump, blow, or knock to your ...

Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even (brace yourself) aging by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching for seniors. Everyone knew Christine ...

Salt doesn’t just make food taste good—it’s extremely useful around the house for a variety of purposes, one of which is an old-fashioned remedy to soothe a sore throat. “Gargling with salt water when ...

From stretches to workplace ergonomics to electrical stimulation (yep), these self-care tips should help you find sweet relief. Whether it’s a shooting pain or a dull ache, neck pain is extremely ...

Stretching is fundamental to living a healthy life. Exercise is usually the focus when we talk about fitness, but stretching is equally important. According to Jennifer Atoapoma, a Montreal-based ...

You can probably find most of these in your home already. A yeast infection occurs when there’s an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans in your vagina. While it naturally lives there, too much of ...

We all love the snooze button, but it doesn’t love us back. Marlie Cohen, certified personal trainer, holistic health coach and blogger behind Kale and Krunches, says that getting up at the same time ...

Many of us fall back on folk medicine remedies for ailments, whether they’re proven to be effective or not. We asked editors at some of our Reader’s Digest editions around the world to share those ...

Here's how to relieve the itching and get steps on preventing hives and avoiding your triggers. As small as jujubes or as large as saucers, hives are an allergic reaction that take the form of itchy ...

In All in her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt explores why women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with mood disorders than men.

Here's when to worry about varicose veins, plus why they appear and how to treat them. When it comes to caring for the health of our legs, a common concern is varicose veins. Often blue and bulging, ...

What are the best arm exercises for women? We have them all, plus a plan to have you feeling stronger in a few short weeks. Choose eight arm exercises below to target various muscle groups. Complete 8 ...