10 Ways to Help a Loved One Living With Mental Illness Family support can make a world of difference to those living with mental illness. Learn how to help the loved one in your life with these simple and easy gestures. By Kimberly Zapata Millions of Americans live with mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately one in…
5 Signs Your Water Is Breaking During Pregnancy What does it feel like when your water breaks, and what does it look like? The experience is different for every pregnant person, but these signs indicate that your amniotic sac has ruptured. By Nicole Harris As your due date approaches, worrying about your water breaking can basically become a full-time job. You…
Getting Back on Track With Women’s Health Screenings By Claudia Elliott It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives. Among the disruptions — during the lockdown, millions of women skipped important health screenings, according to research by the American Cancer Society. If you got off track — or just want to review recommended screenings — don’t beat yourself…
Early Labor Symptoms: How to Recognize the Signs From cramps and aches to contractions and low back twinges, here’s everything you need to know about the signs of early labor. By Wendy Wisner Is That a Sign of Labor? As you near your due date, it’s common to wonder if every little twinge you’re experiencing is a sign that labor…
TikTok’s “Skin Cycling” Trend For Exfoliation By Danielle Jackson What Is Skin Cycling? “Skin cycling is a deliberate and strategic way to bring your nighttime skincare routine to the next level,” says Dr. Whitney Bowe, NYC-based dermatologist and founder of Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty. Dr. Bowe coined the practice of “skin cycling” in an effort to clear up the confusion surrounding ingredient…
Women’s Health Fundraiser Ann McGuiness Leaves Legacy By Neil Genzlinger Ann McGuiness, a behind-the-scenes force in women’s health and reproductive rights who raised vast amounts of money for Planned Parenthood and other groups and then was a founder of the Contraceptive Access Initiative, which seeks to make hormonal birth control more available over the counter, died on Aug. 3 in…
How To Avoid Unexpected Health Bills Save your future self from surprise invoices. By Madeleine Burry Bills of any variety are typically greeted with groans, but unexpected medical bills are particularly unwelcome. Often, they hit your mailbox weeks, even months, after your doctor visit or the date of a procedure. And while these bills may be an unpleasant surprise, they’re not all…
9 Ways To Repair Damaged Hair FYI: It might be your hair brush. By Celia Shatzman Have you ever colored your hair? Is your blow-dryer getting plenty of mileage? Do you brush your hair? If you answered yes to any of those questions—yep, even the last one—you have “damaged” hair. “As soon as your hair emerges from its follicle, it has external elements to…
Nafis Sadik, Champion of Women’s Health and Rights, Passes By NPR writers/journalists UNITED NATIONS — Nafis Sadik, a Pakistani doctor who championed women’s health and rights and spearheaded the breakthrough action plan adopted by 179 countries at the 1994 U.N. population conference, died five days before her 93rd birthday, her son said late Monday. Omar Sadik said his mother died…
3 Things to Do When You Didn’t Get Enough Sleep Last Night A sleep expert helps you make it through the day. By Cathryne Keller Perhaps you stayed out too late on a work night, or you succumbed to “play next episode” too many times. Maybe you actually went to bed early, put your phone on sleep mode, and made…
