Ditch the nail brush and pen cap. There are easier and better ways to get the gunk out from under your fingernails.

HEALTH
How long it takes for a tattoo to heal depends on its size, but you can speed things along by taking steps to promote recovery.
Spend a few minutes watching Olympic water polo, and you’ll realize the players' bonnets have holes in them. If they’re not keeping water out, what are they for?
There are a few reasons why nipples can feel sore, but the most common can be found in your laundry hamper.
Tunneling into sand seems harmless, but it can turn into a life-threatening situation faster than you'd think.
When you rinse after brushing to get rid of all the toothpaste residue, you’re getting rid of some good stuff, too.
A stray bug or bit of dirt in the eye can really ruin your day. Here's how to keep your peepers clear.
Dementia and Alzheimer's both affect cognitive functioning and can interfere with daily life, but they're not the same.
You're probably blowing your nose too hard. Here's the right way to clear your sinuses, according to experts.
Why does lettuce turn pink? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not because bacteria has taken over.
If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.
Sunblock and sunscreen aren’t the same thing, but the lines get pretty blurred on product labels these days.
'Mousercise' encouraged kids to get off the couch and get moving, even though Mickey Mouse sometimes had trouble keeping up.
If your kids are playing with LEGO pieces every day, those bricks are probably due for a deep clean.
Science has done some incredible things, but finding a cure for the leaky sniffles has proven elusive.
Would a diet heavy on human brains provide a zombie with everything it needs to survive, nutrition-wise?
The fissures may make your tongue look like cracked pavement and can trap food particles. But are they dangerous?
Even after they come out of the washing machine, your pairs of underwear are still teeming with potentially harmful bacteria like 'E. coli.'
Attached to one of San Francisco’s Good Vibrations stores is a museum dedicated to the surprisingly long history of vibrators.
From the fart jokes penned by famous writers to the horrifying consequences of holding in your flatus to why toots smell worse in the shower, here's what you need to know about farts.
Waterproof sunscreen doesn't exist. If you're shocked, you should check out some other pervasive misconceptions about staying sun-safe.
The warning comes as backyard coops continue to grow in popularity and chicken affection is on the rise.