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Oftentimes on your period, the only acts of self-love you feel like treating yourself to are Advil, Netflix, elastic-waist pants, and gargantuan tubs of ice cream. But if you haven’t yet given yourself some literal self-love while you’re menstruating, you’re missing out. Hear us out: Your period is actually a really good time to masturbate. There’s […]
Sex. It’s at the core of our humanity. A necessary part of the evolution of our species. It’s how we connect and bond as humans, and oh yeah- it’s a whole lot of fun. Unfortunately, there’s a whole lot of gaps when it comes to pleasure between men and women. A little disclaimer; this article […]
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a live Fox News Channel virtual town hall called “America Together: Returning to Work” about response to the coronavirus pandemic being broadcast from inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, U.S. May 3, 2020. Joshua Roberts | Reuters President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was confident that there […]
A patient having blood drawn for a Covid-19 antibody test With people stuck at home due to Covid-19, one thing that may be key to allowing them to return to offices, eateries and entertainment venues is widespread testing for antibodies against the virus that causes it, to find who has been previously infected and may […]
In a recent study, researchers attempt to determine how neighbourhood walkability and cardiovascular risk are related using a Canadian study sample. Cardiovascular disease is a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Exercise can be helpful in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, unfortunately, only about one in four Americans participate in regular exercise activities. The negative […]
“There is!, “I exclaimed to my patient who said this to me with some degree of frustration. Not only is there a home kit called Utiva test strips https://www.utivahealth.ca/ there is also a natural treatment that could augment your current treatment and reduce the need for antibiotic treatment. Carly, a 57 year-old post- menopausal woman […]
WASHINGTON — On March 13, the chief executives of CVS, Walgreens and Walmart stood by in the Rose Garden as President Trump described how he would enlist the retail and pharmacy outlets they operated across the nation to “vastly increase and accelerate our capacity to test for the coronavirus.” After weeks of minimizing the coronavirus […]
The word “boosted” also falsely implies that we might want to multiply the number of immune cells we have, Dr. Knoedler says. “We don’t want more immune cells. We just want the ones we have to be able to function normally and carry out their primary roles,” Dr. Knoedler says. And the idea that we […]
Vice President Mike Pence, addressing coronavirus concerns in the U.S. on Sunday morning talk shows, said the risk of Americans contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, “remains low” though future deaths are “possible.” “There will be more cases. There’s no question,” he said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” during which he […]
I have a confession: As someone whose job involves espousing the benefits of therapy and encouraging people to seek mental health treatment when they need it, I have considered giving up on trying to find a therapist multiple times in the past couple of months. Last year, my long-term therapist abruptly resigned, and it was […]
Hint: The origins go WAY back! The baker’s dozen is a unit of measurement that everyone can get excited about because it’s always going to be a sweet treat. It might be a baker’s dozen of bear claws, a baker’s dozen of donuts, or a baker’s dozen of danishes. But in between satisfying your sweet tooth, […]
Beauty If you’re like us, that moment when you have to try on a swimsuit from last season, crossing your fingers that it still fits, is not always the best. This year, instead of thinking the worst about yourself and your body, let your bikini be a symbol of strength, acceptance and beauty, celebrating the […]
Bad news, coffee drinkers… kikovic/Shutterstock Uh, oh—it’s 7 p.m., and you have the sudden urge to drink a hearty cup of coffee. (It’s just one of the problems all coffee lovers understand.) But don’t even think about opting for a dose of caffeine so late in the evening. Caffeine can stay in your bloodstream for […]
If you stumbled upon this article because your world is off-kilter after a breast cancer diagnosis, know that what you’re feeling is completely valid. While the entire experience of having breast cancer is more difficult than anyone deserves, after speaking with people who have been in this position, we realized that the time right after […]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression can go together. After all, IBD doesn’t just affect you physically. It can take a toll on your self-confidence, your relationships, your work life, and your zeal for new adventures and activities. If you experience regular episodes of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping, your life may revolve around […]