Hack Your Healthy Living

Sparkling water has become a go-to for people who want something a bit more . . . extra than plain water. Also known as carbonated water or club soda, sparkling water is essentially water combined with carbon dioxide gas that has been dissolved under pressure. This infusion process creates tiny …

Editor's note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that not everyone who has a vagina is a woman. For this particular story, the expert we interviewed referred to people with vaginas as women. Have you ever had amazing sex with your partner only to experience discomfort and bloating in your stomach afterward? …

Wellness trends come and go, but the importance of rejuvenating sleep has transcended fads and evolved into a powerful movement. It seems like everyone we encounter these days is fixated on optimizing their sleep quality, finding ways to fall asleep faster, and maximizing their downtime. We, too, …

Also known as roughage, fiber is perhaps best known to help people go number two. And while being able to pass a bowel movement is incredibly important (if you've ever struggled with this, then you know exactly why it's a big deal), there is so much more to this impressive nutrient. Along with …

If you've only ever had broccoli steamed or boiled, you may not be jumping at the chance to fit it into your diet. But the truth is, there are plenty of actually delicious ways to cook this cruciferous veg — so much so, you won't just tolerate it, but you'll actually crave it. One way is TikTok's …

Everyone's period is slightly different, and odds are, you have a good sense of what's normal for you. But when things start to deviate outside the norm — like a period that starts and stops — it's understandable to have questions. But before you panic-google "my period stopped and then started …

With a potential tripledemic on the way, it's important to protect yourself and your immune system from serious infection. One way to do that: getting your flu shot. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in two Americans got a flu vaccine in the 2021-22 flu …

If you've ever had trouble falling asleep at night, chances are someone has recommended that you try melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle when taken about an hour before bed. But while melatonin is popular, it could also have some unintended side …

Sore muscles, sounder sleep, boosted strength, better mood — these are just a few of the changes that can happen when you start exercising more often or more vigorously. But those aren't the only potential physiological effects of increasing the frequency and/or intensity of your workout routine: …

There's something about a good cry session that's cathartic — like you're releasing all the negative emotions pent up inside. According to Harvard Health, crying can actually be cleansing, helping us process emotions, embrace grief, and relieve stress and anxiety. But while crying can work wonders …

Raise your hand if you've ever been minding your own business when suddenly, your eye starts to twitch. You try rubbing away the spasm, but it strikes back again and again. You're likely searching for answers to "why does my eye twitch?" and when to worry about eye twitching, but don't panic. It's …