The Worst Things You Can Put on Your Face

Coconut Oil 11/15 If you believe the hype, it’s a magic elixir for beautiful skin. It’s true that coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has proven zit-fighting powers. But it’s also about 90...

10 Top Health Questions Answered

Should I Go Gluten-Free? 1/10 Only if you have celiac disease, when gluten (a protein in grains) damages your small intestine. Experts no longer think gluten causes rashes, stomachaches, or weig...

8 Things to Know About Psoriasis and Black Americans’ Skin

Psoriasis affects darker skin tones differently than lighter skin tones. These tips can help you control psoriasis and feel comfortable in your skin.

Are These Habits Really Healthy?

Cleanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or herbs in order to remove toxins from your body or lose weight. But the...

Using Cosmetics Safely

People use cosmetics to keep clean and enhance their beauty. These products range from lipstick and nail polish to deodorant, perfume, hairspray, shampoo, shower gel, tattoos, hair adhesives, hair...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet: Foods to Avoid and Nutrition Tips

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can strike anyone at any age. RA is different from osteoarthritis, which is the natural wearing down of joints over time. RA occurs when your own immune system attacks yo...

Is Your Body Aging Faster Than It Should Be?

Brown sun spots most often appear on your face, hands, and arms. They’re common, especially for people over 50. Most are harmless and are caused by years of being in the sun. See your doctor if th...

Surprising Ways to Reduce Wrinkles

When you sleep in certain positions night after night, it leads to "sleep lines" -- wrinkles that become etched into the top layers of skin and don't fade once you're up. Sleeping on your side lead...

Sunscreen: Are You Really Covered?

The higher the SPF, the better the protection. FALSE. It sounds right -- a sun protection factor of 100 should be twice as protective as SPF 50. But it's only a few percentage points more effectiv...

How to Clean Dry Skin

No matter how dry your skin, gentle cleansing at night is essential. Makeup, sunscreen, bacteria, dead skin cells, dirt, and oil build up on your face during the day. They can work their way into ...