Autoimmune diseases affect millions of Americans, yet many people spend years searching for answers before receiving a diagnosis. From Sjögren’s syndrome and lupus to Hashimoto’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis, learn why these conditions can be so difficult to recognize, how symptoms often overlap, and why finding the right doctor can make all the difference.
From fight-or-flight to chronic stress, here’s what women should know about the growing conversation around nervous system regulation.
Injectable peptides are gaining attention in the wellness world. Here is what they are, how they work, and what to consider before trying them.
You may know her as the talented, and insanely fit, dancer on Dancing with the Stars, or as a judge on Dancing with the Stars Australia, but what you may not know is that Kym Johnson is your new best friend to help you get into shape! She recently came out with her 5678 fitness program which includes exercise videos and a book that are designed to help keep you on track throughout your fitness journey.
What you need to know before your next annual visit.
Toxic shock syndrome doesn’t often make the press, so when California model Lauren Wasser divulged in a Vice article a few months ago that she lost her leg in 2012 due to TSS, it caught international attention and raised thousands of questions about tampon awareness and safety. As for consumers, we suspect that vaginas around the world clammed up in shock and horror at the thought of losing a leg to this syndrome (isn’t having a period rough enough?).
We are all familiar with the functionality of a cup. You know, the kind you drink your green juice from. But not every woman is familiar with the kind that gets inserted and acts as a catch-all during that time of the month. On that note, here are some pros and cons of using menstrual cups as part of your monthly feminine hygiene routine.
Whether prenatal, postnatal or simply popping in for a routine checkup, making the most out of your personal doctor’s visits is easier than you might think. Here are some simple ways to get involved with your health with the cooperative effort of your physician.
