Real Self-Care Isn’t Always Pretty—But It’s What You Actually Need

Is Chewing Gum Bad for Your Health?

Every time you chew gum, you’re not just freshening your breath. You’re also grinding synthetic materials that weren’t meant to go in your mouth. Most gums today are made from industrial-grade plastic compounds designed to mimic the chewiness of rubber. But these substances don’t stay in the gum base. As you chew, they break down into microscopic fragments that mix with your saliva and make their way into your digestive tract.

What Women Need to Know About Heart Failure

Have you heard of heart failure? It’s not a heart attack. But they’re both forms of heart disease. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is suddenly reduced or blocked. Heart failure happens when the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. And it affects almost 3 million women a year. Understanding this condition can help you know if you’re at risk — and what you can do about it.

How Sweating Naturally Supports Detoxifying Your Body

Feeling sweaty might not always seem pleasant, but did you know it plays an important role in supporting your body’s natural detoxification process? Beyond just cooling you down, sweating helps your body maintain balance and remove unwanted toxins. We’ll explore how sweating contributes to detoxification, why it matters, and how you can encourage it for improved well-being.

5 Ways Your Hair Changes After 40—and How to Care for It as You Age

Few things signal getting “old” like going gray in our appearance-obsessed society (even if, to be clear, it can be plenty normal to sprout silvery strands in your 30s). But that’s just one of several hair-related shifts that can surface with age. Around 40 years young, you might start to see other changes, too, especially if you’re inching your way toward the hormonal chaos of menopause.