Tia Mowry Just Shared What She's Really Thinking During a Tough Workout

The actress got real about how it feels to power through a Tracy Anderson workout. Mowry demonstrates parts of the method in her recent Instagram post. She leans side to side, raising and lowering her arms through the resistance. Photo: Getty Images A text graphic over the clip reads, “Ooh okay, this is fun!” Then, she lifts and lowers her arms while pulling on the bands to mimic an overhead press....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Alexander Jones

Tia Mowry Says She Saw 'a Huge Shift' In Her Health When She Changed Her Eating Habits

For Tia Mowry, food is both medicine and love. Eating healthy has been life changing for you. Tell us about that. Photo: Getty Images “I wasdiagnosed with endometriosisin my 20s. I had two surgeries. She got me on the path to eating right. Amazon I saw a huge shift in my health when I started to eat organic and avoid anything overly processed. Now I focus on real foods vegetables, protein, grains....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Adam Perry

TikTok Is Calling This $13 Toner a 'Game Changer' for Healthier Hair and Skin

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. This brightening exfoliant goes beyond skincare. But as usual,TikTok has a treasure trove of informationabout affordable skin-care finds (that actually work). Photo: Sephora And one toner in particular has recently received a ton of hype for its brightening results. This makes it an ideal formula for dry complexionsthat are sensitive to other AHAs. (BTW: Shoppers say this celeb-loved overnight mask makes them look ‘five years younger....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Edward Williams

TikTok True or False: Is Oil Pulling the Secret to Good Oral Health?

Ahead, two dentists analyze the oral health benefits of oil pulling. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. Like any viral TikTok hack, distinguishing between myth and truth takes additional research outside the app. Photo:Getty Images What is Oil Pulling? As briefly mentioned, oil pulling, a practice dating back 3,000 years, originates in Ayurvedic medicine. Dr. Everett stresses, [oil pulling] is not a substitute for regular brushing and flossing....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · John Smith

TikTok Users Are Putting Preparation H Under Their Eyes, and Dermatologists Have Thoughts

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Find out whether applying hemorrhoid ointment under your eyes is actually useful for getting rid of under-eye bags. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. A recent trend on #beautytok that you probably have questions about? Users are applying Preparation H on their under-eyes to reduce puffiness. But that hasn’t stopped TikTok users from applying it to their faces....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Denise Padilla

TikTokers Are Trying Out Acupressure Mats, But Are They Worth the Hype?

We asked an orthopedic spine surgeon to find out. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. Like most subjects on TikTok, people are divided about the usefulness of an acupressure mat. Photo:Getty Images Those who like it say it helps relieve tension in your back and helps boostrecovery post-workout. She says it helpslower her cortisol levels(cortisol is a stress hormone) and provides pain relief....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Keith Murray

TikTokers Are Using Cornstarch As a Dry Shampoo Replacement

Find out if the affordable, natural alternative really works, according to hair-care experts. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. Dry shampoo can be a major time-saver when it comes to refreshing hair in between actual washes. Shutterstock. But does this TikTok trend really work and is it safe? What is dry shampoo? Does using cornstarch as dry shampoo work? Shutterstock. ICYDK, cornstarch comes from the endosperm of the corn kernel and is the most commonly used starch....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Jerry Austin

TikTokers Are Using Glycolic Acid to Soothe Dry, Cracked Feet — Turns Out, It Works

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. Afterward, her feet look significantly softer and more hydrated. Photo: Unsplash, Alex Azabache What is glycolic acid? Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliating ingredient that offers a range of skin-care benefits. “Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for chemical exfoliation of the skin,” she says. Unsplash, Alex Azabache...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Renee Jones

TikTokers Are Using Lemons to Lighten Underarms and Prevent Odor

Find out if the citrus fruit hack really works. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. What are TikTokers using lemons on their underarms for? Lucas Ottone / Stocksy. Now, some TikTokers say the fruit can lighten underarms and prevent stinky pits. As for the smell? Body odor isn’t necessarily always hygiene based. Lucas Ottone / Stocksy. It can even be a result of the food you eat....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Theresa Romero

TikTokers Say Tongue Scraping Can Cure Bad Breath, But Can It Really?

A dentist breaks down the effectiveness of this oral health routine. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legitor what to skipagain. It has actually beenpracticed for centuries(and even millennia) around the world. Photo:Getty Images And its incredibly easy to do. What is Tongue Scraping? Tongue scraping is done with a tool to clean the tongue’s surface. Getty Images Mine is made out of metal, but it can be made out of plastic as well....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jessica Santana

TikTokers Spray Their Feet with Lidocaine to Make High Heels More Comfortable — But Is It Safe?

Here’s what a podiatrist has to say about the hack. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. However, standing or walking in high heels for hours on end comes with the possibility of pain. Stocksy. For instance, one user sprayed Lidocaine all over her feet before wearing heels to eliminate pain. What Is Lidocaine spray? Lidocaine is a topical anesthetic. Stocksy. OTC versions are meant for external use only, offering muscle and joint pain relief with no odor....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Mr. Henry Harrison

TikTokers Used This Quick Test to See If They're Dehydrated, and Experts Say It's Legit

You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit or what to skip again. If your skin returns to normal right after you pinch it, you’re suitably hydrated. What is dehydration? Photo: Getty Images Staying hydrated is crucial to your overall health. Dr. Shelly seconds Raj’s notion that the pinch test is an accurate test to measure dehydration. “Skin pinching assesses for skin turgor, which is the elasticity of your skin,” she explains....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Kristin Santos

Tiny Houses Can Help Reduce a Huge Affordable-Housing Shortage

Housing is thebiggestneed, explains Emily Echevarria, and it has the potential for the biggest impact. Beverly, 66, had been evicted from the vermin-infested mobile home she was renting. I had been living in a trailer with almost non-existent plumbing, she shares. The tiny house is small, but its new, its clean and its mine! Rick was gung-ho about doing something with tiny houses, says Echevarria. He connected Council on Aging of West Florida to Randy Jones of Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport, Tennessee....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Brianna Graham MD