It’s not uncommon when you develop a hacking cough from deep down in your lungs to cough up a gel-like substance known as phlegm, or sputum. While you may think nothing of it, simply associating it with your sickness, the color of the mucus can tell you some things about the pathogens invading your body.

Although the slightly bitter and sour grapefruit may not cater to some taste buds, its red, pink, and white pulp varieties are loaded with vitamins and minerals, which add on to its touted health benefits.

Regularly drinking very warm water, especially in the morning, can heal our bodies, providing digestive power and reducing metabolic waste that could have built up in our immune system.

A woman in the UK decided to turn her pain into body art after undergoing vagina designer surgery to address ongoing pain issues.

Quinoa repairs damaged skin and delays aging.

Yoga can help quiet the mind, alleviating the worries and stress that plague our day-to-day lives. But the benefits can also extend to more serious psychological issues.

Trying to be perfect at everything could be a risk factor for suicide ideation.

Drinking green tea can reduce the negative health effects of a Western diet, from weight gain to poor brain function.

Sleeping more than nine hours per night increases the frequency of nightmares.

Seven ways adding beets to your diet can extend your life span, from weight management to boosting sexual health.

Be vigilant of these five signs of hormonal imbalance, from poor sleep to chronic acne.

These are 5 benefits of silence and solitude, from improving memory to fighting insomnia.

These 6 bed exercises, from side plank with a twist to toe taps, will give you a better body without having to leave your mattress.

While our day doesn't start until we leave our bed, getting naked and busy in between the sheets could be more effective than a cup of coffee.

Eating blueberries every day can deliver these 6 brain benefits, from preventing dementia to improving memory.

Playing video games can shape the brain and your behavior — for better or for worse.

These nutrients help protect against the most common health issues.

More women are entering professions at unprecedented numbers, balancing the pressure of career and family life, making egg freezing an attractive option.

A decline in walking speed over an extended period of time was found to predict cognitive impairment.

The link between more sex and a lessened risk of heart disease is believed to be associated with a decrease in a chemical found in the blood.