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Do Compression Tights Really Improve Running Performance?

A new Nike-sponsored study says no.

Here's How to Check if Your Credit Card Info Was Stolen in the Chipotle Hack

"Most" locations across the country were affected, the Mexican chain has confirmed.

10 Tips for Surviving the Graveyard Shift (and the Day After)

Unfortunately, more coffee isn't the answer.

Study: Cold Water as Good as Hot for Washing Hands

You don't need to see steam rising from the sink to see the benefits of scrubbing up.

Is Deodorant Bad for You? 5 Myths About Antiperspirant and Deodorant

There’s little evidence to back up the often-repeated claims that deodorant and antiperspirant cause breast cancer or Alzheimer’s disease.

This Tool Knows If Robots Are Coming for Your Job

Is your risk level "doomed" or "totally safe"?

Is Texting Painful? Doctors Say ‘Smartphone Thumb’ Is On the Rise

RIP finger dexterity.

8 Exercises for a Full-Body Workout You Can Do Anywhere

All it takes is a yoga mat, one yoga block, and a few hand weights to get a solid workout.

New Startup Makes It Easy to Hack Your IKEA Kitchen

No staining, painting, or carpentry required.

How to Preserve Your Herbs So They Stay Fresh Longer

Don't let your leftover rosemary get dry and flavorless.

Thousands of Child Car Seats Are Recalled: Here's How to Pick a Safe Seat

Graco has recalled over 25,000 car seats because of safety concerns.

Walt Whitman's Complete Guide to Wellness in 21 Tips

Wake up early, take cold baths, and go on a lot of walks.

Why Scheduling Breaks Can Boost Creativity

Forcing yourself to pause can give your mind the refresh you didn’t know it needed.

11 Tips from Chefs for Shopping at Farmers’ Markets

Shopping the farmers' market is markedly different than shopping the supermarket's veggie aisle.

Photos by Rob Chron, courtesy BioLogic // CC BY-NC-ND 3.0

These Cooling Workout Clothes Respond to Your Sweat

MIT’s BioLogic material is made with living cells.

Cotton Swab Injuries Send 34 Kids to the Emergency Room Every Day

There's a reason they come with a warning label.

The Best and Worst Sunscreens, According to Researchers

A new report finds that the majority of products on the market are ineffective, contain harmful ingredients, or both.

8 Tips for Staying Productive When You Work Remotely

Prove to your boss that you can be just as productive on your own time as you are when you’re chained to your desk.

Starbucks Is Testing Ice Cubes Made From Coffee

The coffee chain may soon embrace caffeine-lovers' favorite life hack.

6 Smart Questions to Ask When Buying a Bike

For new cyclists, walking into a bike shop can be totally intimidating: Consider this your cheat sheet to bike shopping.

Heading Overseas? You Might Need a Measles Shot

Due to changing health guidelines, you may not be fully immunized if you were born before 1989.

5 Ways to Find More Time to Read

May is Get Caught Reading month, so here are a few clever ways you can squeeze more time for reading in between your work, gym, and sleep time.

Are Any Fancy Toilet Features Worth the Money?

A buyer's guide to throne-shopping.

More Than 560 Million Passwords Have Been Leaked: Is Yours One of Them?

If you haven’t changed your password in a while, now’s a good time to get on it.

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