- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Get Rid of Leg Cramps When Working Out?
By Jon SpaydePickle juice is just one tip.
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- Family/Friends -
How Do I Talk to Someone With Dementia?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, say experts, is to adapt your communication in these five ways.
- Beauty -
How Do I Protect Myself From Too Much Sun Exposure and Avoid Toxic Sunscreens?
By Jon SpaydeMineral-based sunscreens are the way to go, say experts, but the key is frequent application.
- Environmental Health -
How Do I Protect Against Ticks?
By Jon SpaydeLyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
- Stress Relief -
My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
By Jon SpaydeA veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.
- Travel -
My Partner Likes to Camp, and I Like Hotels — What Should We Do?
By Jon SpaydeIn any relationship, says a couples’ mediator, it’s important to celebrate differences and find common ground.
- Family/Friends -
How Do I Adjust to an Empty Nest?
By Jon SpaydeYour youngest child just moved out and you feel lost. Here’s how to transition.
- Nutrition -
Does Whey Protein Cause Acne?
By Jon SpaydeMaybe. To be on the safe side, experts recommend choosing pea, hemp, or other plant-based protein supplements.
- Fitness Tips -
Why Does My Back Hurt After Doing Kettlebells?
By Jon SpaydeHere are some tips to protect your back during kettlebell moves.
- Fitness Tips -
How Can I Stop Being So Competitive at the Gym?
By Jon SpaydeChronic competition can be stressful. The key is to focus on your own goals — not someone else’s.
- Community -
How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?
By Jon SpaydeCheck out these four simple steps.
- General Health -
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
By Jon SpaydeThis essential oil has antibiotic properties, but it’s potent so use cautiously.
- Digital Detox -
Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
By Jon SpaydeThe research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.
- Couples -
I’m Worried About My Loved One’s Weight. What Should I Say?
By Jon SpaydeNothing. Here’s why.
- Personal Development -
I’m Self-Conscious About Being Naked in My Health Club’s Locker Room. What Can I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe first step, says one expert, is to challenge the notion of a “perfect” body.
- Nutrition -
Is It Safe To Try an Elimination Diet If You’ve Had an Eating Disorder?
By Jon SpaydeIt can be risky, suggests one expert. One tip? Do an elimination diet that’s not as extreme.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Work Up the Nerve to Go Back to the Gym?
By Jon SpaydeIf you haven’t been to the gym in years, it can be intimidating to go back. Here are four tips to get you over the hump.
- Family/Friends -
How Can I Get My Partner To Put Their Cellphone Down?
By Jon SpaydeExpert tips on how to create a phone-free zone in your relationship.
- Functional Medicine -
Change Makers
By Jon SpaydeMeet eight visionaries who are shifting the way we think about health, nutrition, and fitness — and changing countless lives along the way.
- Mindfulness -
The Endless Gift Machine
By Jon SpaydeFor many of us, receiving presents can be stressful. Learn how to respond gratefully — while still communicating your limits.
- Sports/Recreation -
The Long Commute
By Jon SpaydeOur health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.