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Is It Better To Shower In The Morning Or At Night?

We all have our daily habits, from the number of times we hit the snooze button to

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Why Taking A Break From Your S.O. Could Actually Improve Your Rel...

Jaime and Joe had one of those summertime romances that only exist in New York, filled with drinks that turn into lengthy dinners, evenings out with friend

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Mind

If You Have To Pull An All-Nighter, Here’s What You Need To...

Nobody likes skimping on sleep, but chances are you’ve done it. Whether to study for an exam, finish a tough proj

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Fitness

How Long Does It Actually Take To Get “Out Of Shape?”

This was originally published on April 10, 2015. Everyone has skipped a workout at some point. At Greatist, we’re firm believers in cutting yourself

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Fitness

Is It More Important To Give Your Body Sleep Or Exercise?

It’s the crack of dawn, and the alarm goes off. Time to get in that run (or yoga class or weight session) before the day begins. The only problem? You’

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Fitness

Protein Powder Post-Workout — Are You Doing It Right?

After pressing, curling, sprinting, and crunching, the next logical step for many is shaking (and no, we don’t mean with a Shake Weight). Protein shakes,

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Fitness

The Runner’s High: Why Athletes Are Turning To Weed

It’s a typical Wednesday evening. After a long run, Andrew*, who works in digital media in New York City, is following his standard post-run routine. Lik

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Sex

How To Break Up With Someone Without Looking Like The Bad Guy

It’s over. It doesn’t matter why you can no longer continue seeing your S.O. (hey, we don’t need to know the details)—things simply must come to an

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Fitness

How One Little Tweak Could Have A Major Impact On Your Exercise R...

Summer is the perfect time to mix up your routine by taking your workout outside

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Work & Money

How To Handle A High-Stress Work Environment Like A Boss

Workplace stress is a serious subject. According to a survey from the American Psychological Association, more tha

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Sex

These 9 Nuggets Of Dating Advice Are Everything

We’ve all spent plenty of time asking friends, family, and even ourselves, "How will we know when we’ve found the one?” Ellen McCarthy, a reporter at

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Wellness

17 Smart Ways To Get A Better Gym Workout

Hectic lives full of long workdays,

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Diet & Nutrition

How To Cut Back On Alcohol & Still Have A Social Life

For young and middle-aged adults, going out and socializing is often associated with drinking. Not everyone drinks with the intention of harming themselves

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Fitness

15 No-Gym Workouts That Actually Get Results

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Mind

How To Handle Criticism Like A Pro

It’s hard to feel warm and fuzzy inside when our latest Instagram post receives a measly two likes, let alone when our boss gives us negative feedback on

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Sex

Is Your Relationship With Your Parents Normal?

Oh, parents. By now, you know that they're not exactly normal, and you're totally okay with that. What you aren't exactly sure about is — how normal is y

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Diet & Nutrition

Is Pedialyte Truly The Miracle Hangover Cure People Say It Is?

It was the early morning hours of July 5, and after a day of drinking and greasy food, Patricia Ochoa was sufficien

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Diet & Nutrition

What’s Up With Your Bowel Movements After A Night Of Boozing?

If you wake up after a night of boozing and beeline for the bathroom, you’re not alone. First off, you’ve got to pee —

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Living

I Asked These 7 Questions & They Changed My Life

From a young age, we’re usually told not to ask a lot of questions — don’t interrupt the teacher; hold your comments until the end of the me

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Work & Money

The One Trick To Being More Productive Every Day

Between work (or homework), working out, hanging out with friends, and other real-life obligations,

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Home

The Definitive Guide To Covering Up Dreaded Bathroom Odors

Everyone poops. It’s a fact of life (and a great children’s b

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Fitness

7 Things No One Ever Tells You Before Your First Indoor Cycling C...

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Fitness

How To Actually Get A Good Workout On The Elliptical Machine

Out of all the cardio machines, the elliptical probably gets the most side-eye. People tend to think it's boring and ineffective (research even says so!)

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Sex

Are Your Relationship Doubts Deal Breakers?

You’ve been dating your S.O. for a while now, and things are starting to get serious. You’ve me

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Mind

How I Learned Not To Give A Crap About The Social Pressure To Be ...

I am recovered from a decade-long eating disorder. I grew up in the af

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Work & Money

Here’s How To Be Happier At Work

Workplace stress is a serious subject. According to a survey from the American Psychological Association, more tha

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