Many people pop their morning vitamins without considering whether taking them all at the same time is truly the best approach. Scientists have long known that some substances counteract each other — it’s why women who use hormonal contraception must take additional measures to prevent pregnancy when on antibiotics. Do some vitamins and minerals cancel […] Read more…
Lana del Rey may have the summertime sadness, but she’s not alone. Even though most people consider seasonal affective disorder (SAD) a condition that strikes in winter, the weather can cause changes in mental health in the warmer months as well, causing summer seasonal affective disorder. Researchers already know that weather changes can result in […] Read more…
Just when I thought it would never arrive, I checked my calendar to see that summer is right around the corner. I needed a lot more work to get myself ready than simply swapping out my favorite magenta lip shade for a pastel. I needed to give my dull, winter skin some serious TLC in […] Read more…
When most women see the color of their home pregnancy test turn dark, they seldom think, “Gee, now that I’m pregnant, I should probably give my dentist a call.” However, pregnancy does create several changes in oral tissue, and complications of gum disease can potentially harm the developing fetus. So, it’s time to learn up […] Read more…
I distinctly remember the day I introduced my boyfriend to the concept of being “hangry.” I remember thinking, “Apparently men have a magic shutoff switch between their bellies and their brain that women lack.” He had never heard of the phenomenon that pretty much plagued me daily. Why do some people get so unbearably hungry, […] Read more…
I usually eat healthfully, but I’ll admit that the occasional meal of mine might be a touch too high in sodium — and that leads to bloating. Luckily, just as some foods can cause excess water weight, other foods to beat bloating exist too. As a bonus, there are many foods to reduce bloating quickly […] Read more…