- Fitness Tips -
What’s the Best Way to Build Muscle Mass After an Illness?
By Nicole RadziszewskiHow to rebuild lost muscle mass after illness.
Department: Expert Answers
- General Health -
Does Oregano Oil Work to Fight Colds?
By Jon SpaydeWhat are the health benefits of oregano oil? This essential oil has antibiotic properties, but it's potent so use cautiously.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Use a Foam Roller for Your Upper Back
By Heidi WachterFoam rolling your upper body muscles can be tricky. Our expert's guidance and foam-roller exercises will help you make the right moves and target back pain.
- Family/Friends -
We Just Had Our Second Child — How Do We Ask for Help?
By Jon SpaydeThe key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.
- Aging -
Can Reading Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
By Jon SpaydeOnly if you don't get the magnification you truly need, says our expert.
- Nutrition -
What Are Some Healthy Ways to Deal With a Hangover?
By Jon SpaydeThe key, says one expert, is to prepare beforehand.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are Some Good Exercises to Do While Traveling?
By Jon SpaydeOur fitness editor offers ways to get moving on a plane, train, or bus.
- Couples -
My Same-Sex Partner Is Meeting My Family for the First Time. Any Advice?
By Jon SpaydeThe author of Steven Petrow's Complete Gay and Lesbian Manners offers several practical tips to ensure a positive experience.
- Fitness Tips -
What Are the Best Strength-Training Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis in Their Hands?
By Jon SpaydeThere are many great strength-training exercises that don't require any gripping.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Get the Stink Out of My Gym Clothes?
By Jon SpaydeHere are four DIY tips to get odor out of your workout clothes.
- Food Culture -
How Can I Be a Gracious Dinner-Party Guest With Food Restrictions?
By Jon SpaydeAn etiquette consultant offers four tips to make it easy for everyone.
- Sleep -
Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
By Jon SpaydeIt all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.
- Fitness Tips -
How Do I Get Rid of Leg Cramps When Working Out?
By Jon SpaydePickle juice is just one tip.
- 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.