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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, ...

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 ...

The pain started in waves in my lower back and travelled down my left thigh as I worked bent over my laptop on my couch—the pandemic years had crystallized bad habits. The uncomfortable tightness ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you're looking for a midday treat or a decadent dessert, a healthy sweet or an irresistible comfort food, these recipes have you covered. Barfi is a milk-based Indian-style fudge traditionally ...

Garden variety grocery store mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses. They contain over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins such as folate. They’re ...

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 ...

We asked infectious diseases physician Michael Gardam, who’s the medical director of infection control at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto and the CEO of Health PEI, to help explain what rebound ...

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 ...