What Are Refined Carbs, and Are They Really That Bad?
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When it comes to macronutrients, a lot of the info we hear seems pretty black and white. Protein: good. Fiber: good. But when we start to talk about carbs, we …
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What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome? | POPSUGAR Health
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Stiff-person syndrome has gotten a lot of attention since Celine Dion announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder. The iconic singer has made few public …
What Causes Recurrent Yeast Infections? Ob-Gyns Weigh In
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Editor’s Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people who experience vaginal …
Why Do I Get a Headache When I Exercise? 3 MDs Weigh In
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Moving your body is supposed to feel good, bringing with it beneficial side effects like better sleep, stronger bones, and a boosted mood. But sometimes, working out can feel more …
What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?
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You know that feeling after a long day when you’re so exhausted, but you decide to lie in bed and scroll through social media for just a few minutes? Next …
What Is a Coma, Actually? A Neurologist Weighs In
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A coma, like any brain injury, is very complex. And if you’ve watched classics like “While You Were Sleeping” or “Just Like Heaven,” it can be even harder to truly …
Why Does My Butt Itch? 13 Reasons For Anal Itching
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When it comes to health and wellness, not everything is glamorous. In fact, some of it can be downright annoying and uncomfortable, especially when it involves your bum and nether …
Why Do I Bloat After Sex?
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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 …
Why Does My Vagina Hurt? MDs Break It Down
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In general, your vagina shouldn’t hurt, so if you start to feel pain, there’s probably something going on. Usually, maintaining proper hygiene and taking care of it should keep it …
Can I Work Out With an IUD?
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Getting an intrauterine device (aka IUD) is a big decision. For all the people who adore their IUDs (myself included), there are plenty of horror stories about perforation and expulsion, …