HEALTH

You may experience better sleep if you use the military method.

This Military Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Try the military method that helped Navy pilots fall asleep in under 120 seconds.

Scurvy decimated sailors, explorers, and regular citizens for centuries before a cure for the vitamin deficiency was discovered.

Scurvy—a “Disease of the Past”—Is Making a Comeback

A case study of a man in Australia is highlighting the return of a disease associated with Elizabethan sailors and polar explorers.

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history in these gripping reads.

12 Fascinating Books on History’s Most Notorious Diseases

Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history with these gripping reads about history’s most notorious diseases.

Keep these antioxidant-rich fruits firm and fresh for longer with these tips.

Want Your Grapes to Stay Fresh? Here’s How to Properly Store Them

These tips can help extend the shelf life of your grapes and keep them fresh for weeks to come.

It's important to wash your dishes before the first use. Here's why.

Why You Should Always Wash New Kitchen Items Before Using Them

Experts say you shouldn't skip cleaning new cookware.

L.A. is at the top of the list of the best vegan and vegetarian cities.

The 10 Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in the U.S.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.

Traveling with a peanut allergy isn't the flight risk you think.

Can Peanut Allergens Spread Through a Plane’s Air System?

The idea of peanut dust being carried through a plane cabin has always worried those with serious allergies. New research should ease their concerns.

The FDA Wants You to Beware of Unpasteurized Apple Cider This Autumn

Fresh apple cider is delicious. It’s also potentially teeming with bacteria.

5 Tips for Carving a Pumpkin—And Not Injuring Yourself in the Process

Impaling your own hand while carving for your kids is not a good look. Here’s how to avoid it.

10 Bizarre Historical Hygiene Practices

Let’s just say you’ll be super grateful for your toothpaste and toilet paper after watching the latest episode of The List Show.

There's a certain technique that could be worth mastering.

You’ve Been Putting on Band-Aids All Wrong—and Here’s What to Do About It

There is an art—and perhaps even a science—to putting on Band-Aids correctly.

Don’t expect 120th birthdays to become the norm anytime soon.

The Average Human Lifespan May Be Reaching a Plateau

Barring some dramatic medical advancements, living into your eighties remains the best-case scenario.

Sneezing is gross, but it’s also normal.

Is Holding in a Sneeze Bad for You?

Many people underestimate the damage that suppressing a sneeze can cause.

She’s probably trying to figure out how old her helmet is.

You Probably Need to Replace Your Helmet

There’s no universal expiration date for helmets. Here’s when—and why—you should replace your helmet.

Quitting Smoking Is Beneficial Even in Old Age, Study Finds

Science reinforces that it’s never too late to stop smoking.

'Knotty muscles' can be a real pain in the neck.

Are ‘Muscle Knots’ Actually Knots?

The nagging pain in your neck may feel tight, but it's knot what you think.

If you ever freeze after hearing something go ‘bump’ in the night, you’re not alone.

Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?

You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.

More people get to witness Virginia’s beauty in fall.

Special Viewfinders at Virginia State Parks Let Colorblind Guests See Fall Foliage

Fall just got more colorful for colorblind visitors to Virginia’s state parks.

Old age may precede dying, but it doesn’t directly cause it.

Do People Really Die of ‘Old Age’?

Can an octogenarian really just collapse from the wear and tear of life?

Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell Funny?

Not everyone experiences funny-smelling urine after eating asparagus, but it's common enough that it poses one very big question: why does it happen in the first place?

Your Dresser Is a Serious Tipping Hazard—Here’s How to Fix It

Furniture tip-overs are no laughing matter, but that’s especially true when it comes to dressers. Here’s everything you need to know about how to keep these clothing storage units secured.

New ”Golden Lettuce” Was Engineered to Boost Nutrition

Golden lettuce isn’t just pretty—it’s good for you, too.

There’s no need to buy premade hummus when you can make it at home.

This Roasted Garlic Hummus Is the Perfect Protein-Packed Snack

In just five steps, you’ll have delicious and nutritious hummus with this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

That gas stove may not be all it's cracked up to be.

Should You Replace Your Gas Stove With an Electric One? Here’s What Chefs and Scientists Say

The debate over gas vs. electric stoves is hotter than ever. But according to some professional chefs and scientists, there’s a clear frontrunner.