Alex Daniel

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A journalist based in Brooklyn, New York.

Articles by Alex Daniel

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Nasty Hygiene Habits You Didn’t Know You Had

Here are 5 common hygiene mistakes far too many people make every day, according to science.

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Body Parts You Need to Clean Every Night

You may not have to wash your hair every day. But that doesn't mean you skip these body parts, too.

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Hygiene Habits That Can Impact Your Lifespan

Keeping clean and tidy isn't just great for your mental health. It's great for your longevity, as well.

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The Trick for Getting Fit Using Your Toothbrush

Here’s how bundling tasks together can make you a fitter, healthier person.

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The Best Exercise for Stopping Hair Loss

Get your blood flowing—and nourish your scalp—with this particular type of training.

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What a Busy Job Does to Your Body

Here's why logging really long work weeks is all but guaranteed to come back to haunt you.

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What Going for a 1-Mile Run Does to Your Body

Here's why you don't need to be an ultra-marathoner to reap the benefits of running.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Have Sex

Here's how being intimate benefits your brain, your skin, your heart, and more.

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Don't Wear This to the Grocery Store

It's something you're more likely to be wearing in the summer than any other time of the year.

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Where You Should Be Buying Groceries

It's so obvious, you're probably overlooking it.

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33 Worst Mistakes You're Making at the Grocery Store

Double-check that you're making all the right moves—and avoiding the wrong ones—during your next food run.

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The #1 Worst Grocery Shopping Error

Now that we're in a pandemic with no end in sight, it's time to rethink how we approach this ritual.

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5 Things You Should Never Bring into a Grocery Store

Leave these at home to avoid any pandemic-related issues.

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The Worst Thing You Can Say to a Restaurant Server Right Now

They really don't need to hear this from you.

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The #1 Thing Grocery Stores Don’t Want You to Do

Any other time, this would be a smart move to make while food shopping—but not now, during a pandemic.