Baking soda is a natural cleaning and deodorizing solution for many things around the house, including your fridge.

Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue. At high altitudes, lower levels of oxygen in the air mean that your muscles ...

Replacing soda with sparkling water can help lower blood sugar by cutting added sugar and supporting better glucose control over time.

Soap scum can build up on glass doors, marble, drains, and more. Here's how to get rid of it without damaging any surfaces—so ...

Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, "Mary, have you heard about this?" That's usually followed by a ...

If you've ever tried bringing your dirty grout back to like-new condition, it can be a real battle. But before you reach for the caustic commercial grout cleaners, look in your pantry. You already ...

Sprinkle in a little baking soda to help your detergent lift stains and brighten colors—your whites will thank you. Say goodbye to sweaty, musty or pet-smelly clothes with 1/2 cup of this magical ...

A multitude of baking soda-based recipes for baking soda masks, facials, facial washes, and facial scrubs are widely available on social media sites — YouTube and elsewhere — with ingredients that ...

Move over weight loss and dry January. There’s a new popular New Year’s resolution in town: Enter the digital detox. Some people are aiming to reduce overall screen-time or social-media use (including ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Soda isn’t great for us. That’s not breaking news. Sugars and artificial flavors lack quality nutrition. So, many people reach for diet soda. But that’s not so healthy either. Recent research found ...