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  1. Supplements

    What Is a Creatine Loading Phase and Do You Need It?

    Creatine loading can saturate your muscles faster, but it’s not required. Here’s how it works and whether it’s worth doing.

    By Yolanda Franklin
  2. Nutrition

    Is Caldo de Pollo Healthy? Benefits and Drawbacks

    Caldo de pollo can be a nourishing, filling meal, but sodium from bouillon cubes is worth watching. Here’s how to enjoy it in a healthier way.

    By Kristine Valdez
  3. Nutrition

    Is Soy Lecithin Vegan? What Vegans Should Know

    Soy lecithin is generally vegan, but there are a few things worth knowing before assuming every product that contains it is fine.

    By Charlotte Rauch
  4. Nutrition

    Is Raisin Bread Healthy? Benefits and Downsides

    Raisin bread can be a decent choice, but the type of flour matters more than the fruit. Here’s what to look for on the label.

    By Sigrid Berglund
  5. Nutrition

    Is Schweppes Ginger Ale Good for You? The Truth

    Schweppes Ginger Ale contains little real ginger and a lot of sugar. Here’s what it actually does to your body and when it’s worth skipping.

    By Vincent McKenna
  6. Nutrition

    Is Turkey Ham Healthy? Nutrition Facts and Risks

    Turkey ham is lower in fat than pork ham, but it’s still a processed meat with sodium and nitrites worth knowing about before eating it regularly.

    By Rose Roberts
  7. Nutrition

    How You’d Feel Without Breakfast: The Science

    Skipping breakfast affects your blood sugar, brain, and hunger hormones in ways science can actually measure. Here’s what’s really going on in your body.

    By Pooja Reddy
  8. Nutrition

    Is PVC Food Safe? Risks, Regulations, and Alternatives

    PVC can leach chemicals into food, especially fatty foods. Here’s what the regulations say and which storage alternatives are worth considering.

    By Max Awad
  9. Nutrition

    Is Matzo Ball Soup Healthy? Calories & Benefits

    Matzo ball soup is comforting and fairly balanced, but the calories and fat can add up. Here’s what’s actually in it and how it fits a healthy diet.

    By Seth C. Hudson
  10. Diet & Weight

    What Is a Cheat Day and Does It Actually Work?

    Cheat days promise to boost your metabolism and keep cravings in check, but the science behind them is more complicated than you might think.

    By Megan Horton
  11. Nutrition

    Is Pasta Salad Good for You? What Science Says

    Pasta salad can actually be a solid meal choice—if you build it right. Here’s what science says about its nutrition, blood sugar impact, and food safety.

    By Seth C. Hudson
  12. Substances

    What Does PAWS Stand For in Addiction Recovery?

    PAWS, or post-acute withdrawal syndrome, can cause lingering symptoms months into recovery. Learn what it is, why it happens, and how to manage it.

    By Haley Anderson
  13. Nutrition

    What to Eat Before a Swim Meet: A Race Day Plan

    Learn what to eat before a swim meet, from your pre-race meal to snacks between events, so you can feel your best in the water.

    By Pooja Reddy
  14. Sleep

    How to Wake Up From a Lucid Dream Every Time

    Feeling trapped in a lucid dream? Here are reliable techniques to wake yourself up and avoid false awakenings or sleep paralysis on the way out.

    By Gabriela Ibarra