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Drazen Zigic via Getty ImagesMental health professionals addressed a range of unique concerns this year. For many people, 2020 has been the most difficult year in recent history. The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on while taking away loved ones, disrupting daily life and causing increased worry. Mental health professionals addressed a range of concerns […]
I just birthed a tampon after about a month. I totally forgot it was in. Just thought it was a yeast infection. No bleeding (a few drops when it came out) and no other signs of TSS or any symptoms other than these. Thought it was a yeast infection because I was the tiniest bit […]
Empathy is the key to connecting with others, so is it the key to a stress-free and joyful Christmas? Author of new book Softening the Edge Mimi Nicklin reveals 5 ways we can be more empathetic this festive season Empathy and festivity, this Christmas uniquely needs more empathy than ever before. There is more that connects […]
When I was a child I was taught that I would never die. In April of this year, testing my sense of smell with a bottle of bleach to my nose while alone in my Brooklyn apartment, the constant peal of ambulances echoing in the streets below, I wished I still believed. I was raised […]
This is so frustrating!! I am 18 years old and have been to my OBGYN countless times ever since puberty. It is absolutely humiliating. It’s like it never even goes away. When I get my BV cleared up, I either immediately get a yeast infection, or the BV comes back. Sometimes I have both at […]
Although merry, Christmas can also be pretty stressful. Nutritionist May Simpkin reveals five self-care tips to practice over Christmas to help you feel fully rested come the New Year ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but amid all the late nights, too much booze and crowded shops, Christmas can be anything but. As a result, […]
It took me SO long to accurately track the cycle. I kept trying to pin it on a specific date each month, but…that’s not really how it works!! It took like TWO YEARS of using both a menstrual tracking app AND keeping a bullet journal to be able to reliably predict when it’ll probably start. […]
KALAMAZOO, Michigan (AP) — The first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States pulled out of a Michigan manufacturing facility Sunday, with the shots that are critical to stopping the nation’s coronavirus outbreak destined to reach states a day later. Shipments of the Pfizer vaccine will set in motion the […]
New guidelines on recommended physical activity consider ways to potentially counter the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. It is no secret that regularly getting physical activity is healthy for the body. Exercise can have a variety of physical health benefits; it can promote heart health, muscle development and maintenance, bone density, maintenance of […]
A recent research study examines the link between bariatric surgery and life expectancy. Obesity is known to shorten life expectancy and can lead to diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, and certain cancers. Not only can these conditions reduce the quality of life, but there is an increased risk of premature death. Bariatric surgery is […]
Is the colder weather causing you to have dry or itchy skin? Founder & Medical Director of Adonia Medical Clinic Doctor Ejikeme, answers nine of our burning winter skincare questions Are the winter months causing your skin to look dull and tired? It’s cold, the sun is gone, the rain seems here to stay and […]
In May I found myself curled up on the kitchen floor ― numb and crying. My mom stood beside me begging for me to stop. Eventually, when she realized I wouldn’t respond, she got down on the floor and molded her body to mine and just held me. We stayed like this for a while […]
Christmas can be a stressful time of year and many of us can end up feeling overwhelmed more than overjoyed. Psychologist Marianne Vicelich gives us seven ways to avoid the stress this Christmas season The holiday season is well and truly upon us. Presents, sparkles and sugary cocktails aside, the prospect of family get-togethers generates considerable anxiety for […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID, is a term that is often thrown around in reproductive health conversations, however, it’s not always clearly understood. Affecting an estimated 4.4% of women of reproductive age in the U.S., PID is fairly common, and when left untreated, can come with serious long term health implications. PID develops when bacteria travels […]
There’s a major Sunbeam Crock-Pot recall affecting nearly 1 million units. Specifically, Sunbeam is recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers due to a lid issue that could cause burns. “The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked,” according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “This can cause […]