October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and its motive is to spread awareness around the impact of breast cancer. Here are some common myths about breast cancer, busted.
By Melissa Matthews Since March of 2020, we’ve been in a constant state of anxiety and grief. Naturally, you might be looking for mental health resources—or even online mental health resources—to help you cope. In the wake of the pandemic’s arrival, we’ve lost millions of people globally to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Some of us have experienced financial strain, worried about job security, or…
While we work hard all year long to keep our little ones safe and healthy, during flu season it can feel like we’re working tirelessly to keep our household healthy. And sometimes, it is really hard to know where to turn for advice. It’s flu season, which is probably every mama’s least favorite time of the year. While we work hard all year long to keep our little ones safe and healthy, during flu season it can feel like we’re working tirelessly to keep our household healthy. And sometimes, it is really hard to know where to turn for advice. That is why we did a live interview session with Dr. Katie Friedman, a board-certified pediatrician & co-founder of foreverfreckled.com. We got down to the nitty-gritty about both the Coronavirus and the flu. Read on to find some super helpful tips for kicking the flu to the curb.
By Julie Corliss We all face stressful situations throughout our lives, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to more serious worries, such as a loved one’s grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your body with hormones. Your heart pounds, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tense. This so-called “stress response” is a normal reaction to…
By Mary Jane Coppock Boundaries are defined rules or limits that someone establishes to protect their security and wellbeing around others; we identify and express how other people can behave around us so that we feel safe. Boundaries can include setting expectations about how much alone time you need in a romantic relationship, preventing family members from speaking negatively about loved…
By Bonnie Darves Nearly two years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to surge, traveling for fun was pretty much out of the question. But now, as the world cautiously opens back up, more and more people are becoming comfortable with booking a flight again—and let’s be real, we all deserve to travel. But you probably also want to avoid getting sick,…
By Aisha Beau The phrase “self-care isn’t selfish” has been making the rounds on social media. And although this is very true, it can feel easier said than done. In a recent survey, 40% of Shine members said they don’t practice self-care as much as they’d like because they prioritize the needs of others before their own. Despite the benefits of helping those around…
By Martha Tesema As humans, we have routines for pretty much everything, except sleep. Whether it’s the multiple steps we employ for our skin, the workout routines we turn to to sweat, or the self-care rituals we take on—our routines make up the majority of our days. But have you ever stopped to consider what you don’t have a routine for? So…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Qatar Airways is doing its part by offering passengers something different in the sky and at its Doha lounges.
Nike introduced its first-ever hands-free sneaker, the Nike GO FlyEase, on February 1, and the origin of the shoe can be traced back nearly a decade to when a boy with cerebral palsy wrote a letter to the company. “I believe everyone, no matter what their physical, economic, or social circumstances may be, deserves to call themselves an athlete, and…
