Improve Your Sleep with Evening Rituals
Key takeaways Evening rituals — consistent, intentional habits like journaling, stretching, or drinking herbal tea — can help reduce stress and signal to your brain that it’s time for sleep. Simple practices like writing down unfinished tasks, taking a warm bath, dimming bright lights, and reading a physical book may improve how quickly you fall […]
What Is Hippopotomonstroses-quippedaliophobia?
Key takeaways Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia refers to the phobia or fear of long words. Organizations may consider it a type of specific phobia or social anxiety disorder. People with hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia may experience feelings of shame or fear of ridicule for mispronouncing long words, which may cause distress or anxiety. They may avoid reading to prevent encountering long […]
How to Get a Prescription Refill Without a Doctor
Key takeaways If you have refills remaining on your prescription bottle, you can often request a refill directly from your pharmacy without talking with a doctor. Telehealth services like Teladoc, MDLIVE, or Amwell can connect you with licensed doctors who may refill your prescription after an online consultation. Controlled substances like opioids, attention deficit hyperactivity […]
Benefits of Sleeping Naked: Why It Can Be Key to a Good Night’s Sleep
Key Takeaways Sleeping naked may help you fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality by lowering your body temperature, which is part of your body’s natural circadian rhythm. Better sleep from sleeping naked may support skin healing, reduce stress and anxiety, and lower your risk of weight gain, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Sleeping […]
Tips to Manage Anxiety Before Your First Therapy Session
It’s natural to feel anxious before your first therapy session. Steps like considering what you want to discuss, preparing for the practical side of the appointment, and relaxation strategies may help reduce anxiety. Therapy is a common treatment option for various conditions, including mental health issues like depression and anxiety. No matter what type of […]
Are Filtered Showerheads Really Worth It?
The Fast Facts Filtered showerheads remove chlorine and heavy metals from shower water, which can help protect your skin barrier and improve hair quality, though they don’t actually soften hard water. Most people can benefit from budget-friendly options, but if your city uses chloramine to treat water, you may need a specialized filter like Filterbaby, […]
A Doctor’s Top 5 Tips for Getting Through Cold and Flu Season
A family medicine physician shares simple, practical ways to stay healthier during cold and flu season and what to do if you start feeling sick. Cold and flu season can increase the risk of respiratory illnesses, including the common cold, influenza (the flu), and COVID-19. While there’s no guaranteed way to avoid getting sick, a […]
2026 Healthline Survey: GLP-1 Expectations vs. Personal Experiences
Stories about glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications can make treatment sound life changing, daunting, or both. The 2026 Healthline GLP-1 Consumer Survey explored how closely pretreatment expectations align with actual experiences, from side effects and benefits to how long people plan to stay on treatment. We surveyed 1,007 people who are considering a GLP-1 medication, currently […]
All You Need to Know About Healthy Sleep
Most adults should aim to get 7 or more hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. The amount of sleep you need will depend on factors like your age, with children generally needing more sleep than adults. Getting the right amount of good-quality sleep is beneficial for your health, helping you stay alert, regulate your mood, […]
Lung Cancer in People Who Never Smoked: One Mom’s Story
Share on PinterestGini Harrison is a mom, a psychologist, and a professor in the United Kingdom. Harrison never smoked in her life and is living with stage 4 EGFR-positive lung cancer. Photo by Gini Harrison Up to 1 in 5 lung cancer cases in the United States occur in people who’ve never smoked, but our […]