If you’ve ever noticed inflamed, scaly patches of skin on your body and wondered what they are (and what you should do about them), psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder that causes such scaly rashes to form on the skin, may be the cause. While there are currently a number of treatments available for psoriasis, that’s not to […]
Smoothing, shaping, and fat-busting procedures aren’t going anywhere, so here’s your guide to which treatment is right for you. As noninvasive cosmetic treatments become more advanced and more accessible, the demand for fat-reduction procedures has crescendoed from a whisper to a yell. In fact, there are more than a dozen noninvasive body procedures using several diverse technologies […]
Whatever you do, don’t pluck. More hair on your head? Amazing. In your nose? Not so much. While your first thought might be to reach for your tweezers, you could actually wind up doing more harm than good if you pluck it out. That’s because your nose hair (while definitely annoying) actually serves a purpose—it’s your bod’s […]
Bodies are not one-size-fits-all, and weight-loss plans aren’t either. Here’s how to find a personalized diet that fits your goals, health needs, and lifestyle. 1 / 12 Weighing the options In theory, losing weight should be easy: Eat fewer calories than you burn, and—presto!—the pounds will start to fall off. But as anyone who has ever […]
“The weight room can feel like a forbidden zone—and it’s hurting women’s health” Growing up, Sayeeda Chowdhury, 24, never thought of herself as an athlete. She developed an aversion to the gym young, when classmates stared at the “Muslim girl modifications” to her P.E. uniform. “I hoped I could find the courage to go to […]
It’s called Rift Valley Fever and experts are watching it now to prevent a global health crisis. (January 10, 2019) The Zika virus is not the only mosquito-borne virus pregnant women need to know about. According to new research, Rift Valley fever is poised to become an even more dangerous global health crisis—especially if you’re […]
Whether you have to duck out early to make it to a therapy appointment or need to take a longer leave of absence, bringing up a mental illness with your boss can be intimidating. Here’s how to ace the conversation. After graduating from college, Abby, a 22-year-old from Nebraska, accepted a dream job as an […]
“You are worthy of being loved” Opening up about one’s experiences with mental health is far from an easy thing to do, especially when stigma is still very real. Many celebrities, however, have begun to break this barrier in years past, one of them being actor Troian Bellisario. The former Pretty Little Liars star has been vocal about her journey with mental […]
Toward the end of a bad relationship, I started feeling depressed immediately after orgasming. I later learned this isn’t uncommon—and women deserve to know why. The first sign that my three-and-a-half-year relationship was over was that we stopped making love. We didn’t stop having sex (though our passion had definitely cooled), but we stopped having […]
