They have more in common than you think. If someone does something scary, manipulative, or violent, it’s easy to call them a “crazy” or “psycho” among other choice words. Psychologists, however, aren’t fans of calling people psychopaths or sociopaths. In

It might not be worth saving you a few extra minutes. Everyone has their perfect shower routine and favorite products. Some people like starting with hair washing and others prefer sudsing up the whole body first. For most people, part of the process is w

If you're dealing with poor sleep, it could be time to change your mattress. Here are a few things that could happen if you sleep on an old mattress. Your mattress might be to blame for your sleep woes In an ideal world, you hopefully wake up from a night

If you've ventured beyond traditional workout classes and into the world of boxing, then you already have a drive and passion for hitting stuff. But just because you have a good boxer's stance and a Rocky playlist doesn't mean that you are ready to step i

Just because the word "sugar" isn't on a food label's ingredients list doesn't mean there are no sugary sweeteners in your food. Here are the terms to know. Sugars with healthy-sounding names When reading food labels, ingredients such as honey, coconut su

Dying of old age isn't a technically correct term—but it could still play an important role in the grieving process. “Dying of old age” isn’t an official medical term. Although doctors won’t use it in a clinical setting, it is a simple sweeping expression

Keep these factors in mind if you want to see results and strengthen your glutes. Knowing how to perform squats safely and effectively is key to seeing results. Specifically, if you want to grow your gluteus muscles (or “glutes”), there are a few importan

Your body and brain crave stasis, and naturally fight against losing weight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t diet healthily and sustainably. Here’s what’s really going inside your brain when you diet. photo credit: shutterstock There are countless dieting

There is a time for pizza and there is a time for vegetables — let your body decide. Paramount Pictures Redeem now Eating healthy doesn't have to mean restrictive dieting. Listening to your body is the most important part of healthy eating. Eating mindfu

Avocados have a special place in the hearts of wellness enthusiasts—and, well, anyone who's into brunch—but they're kind of an unstable object of affection. Their prime ripeness window seems to fly by faster than a HIIT workout, and as such, some people s

Cleaning out the refrigerator is one of the most painful things I have to do every week. Sadly, I end up tossing food I didn't remember I had, fruits and veggies that have gone terribly bad, and those leftovers I knew I would never end up eating. Since I

The 'Sunday Scaries' are a common feeling of dread before the week starts. A psychologist told INSIDER that this feeling is both a physical and psychological reaction. Sometimes these feelings can point to larger issues, like depression or anxiety. Enjoyi

Celebrities Britney Spears, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Lopez are all fans of one type of training that is taking the health and wellness world by storm — HIIT. Even trainers like Jillian Michaels and celebrity trainer Jorge Cruise have both previous

People count everything from calories to steps. But there is one measurement that's constantly counted, addressed, and criticized when it comes to health — a person's weight. Because of the emphasis placed on this figure, people tend to think it's the onl

Making healthy food purchases is often complicated by misleading terms and misinformation. Nutritionists told INSIDER what they actually look at when grocery shopping. The most important information is on the back of product's packaging. In 2016, there we

Dreams are essentially metaphors for issues and challenges in our waking lives. Dreaming of death likely means you are dealing with a big change or "death" in your life. Meanwhile, dreaming of pregnancy indicates a new project or "baby" is in the works. I