We knew it was bad, but not this bad: Nearly 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is something we should all be embarrassed about, since meeting the fruit and...
There is but one universal sound of urinary relief: The pee moan. The pee moan is the sort of unearned bodily relief generally reserved for the heavily constipated. It’s mediative; it’s poetic; it’s a sun-dappled Japanese garden with a stream tinkling through it. And the wonderful thing is,...
It’s a new year, and chances are, you’re like the millions of other people around the world dedicated to finally getting, like, totally ripped, brah. What this means in practical terms is that, if you’re like me and haven’t worked out since fourth-grade gym class, you’re going...
Are you self-destructive? Desperate to show off your bravado? Did you pour vodka into your eyeball? If your answer to all three questions is “yes,” congratulations, you are most definitely not among Earth’s most intelligent creatures! But that’s okay, because we’re here for you. We’re also here...
Being microscopic, germs are, quite literally, out of sight, out of mind. Because of this, most of us rely on pseudoscience to remain germ-free, like applying the five-second rule to food dropped on the floor. But surprise! The five-second rule doesn’t work. Even washing your hands after...
If you’ve ever ruminated on your own death, chances are you’ve considered a massive heart attack mid-orgasm while being ridden reverse cowgirl as a preferable way to go. But how likely is that, really? Let’s take a look at a few ways that sex affects the health...
Returning to the gym in January after the Christmas break — or maybe after a 12-month gap since the last time you tried to do this, but discovered your resolutions were as weak as your New Year’s morning stools — can cause a degree of trepidation. And it should: Your body,...
According to new research from the University of Reading and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, hyper-masculine men — defined as those who exhibit traits such as competitiveness and aggressiveness — may be more likely to take part in pain research studies. Annoyingly, this could be skewing our understanding of...
If you’ve ever done a major high intensity workout, you’ll know the feeling: Your temperature suddenly goes atomic, exhaustion grips your limbs and a wave of nausea hits your gut like a tsunami. Your trainer hears your complaints and barks back, “That’s weakness leaving your body! Keep going!”...
Here’s the least surprising thing you’ll hear over the next few weeks: “I’m on a diet.” Or: “I joined a gym.” Or: “I’m trying to lose some weight.” And for good reason: We’re a seriously out-of-shape species these days. In fact, less than 5 percent of adults...
It seems like we can’t go a month without hearing about some celebrity who dropped a bunch of weight by giving up alcohol. But for the rest of us beer-guzzling, vodka-shooting, wine-by-the-bag degenerates, is there any hope of shedding weight without having to do the unthinkable and...
It’s not uncommon to emerge from the most gluttonous time of year feeling a little puffy. Months of piling plates with holiday cuts of meat and carbs drenched in liquid fat finished off with baked sugar a la mode can distend a stomach like that.” However, your...