Both men and women alike have an equal chance of experiencing health-related mishaps during their lifetime. But some specific health problems are much more prevalent in women, and the most common female health problems deserve recognition — especially when considering their rates of occurrence. What Are Some of the Most Common Female Health Problems? You […] Read more…
Water is the building block of life — which we’d say earns this liquid a pretty important spot in most people’s daily routine. But while getting your daily source of H2O may seem relatively simple, it’s easy for the signs of dehydration to sneak in when you don’t fill up your cup quite as often […] Read more…
Do you find yourself feeling anxious on a nearly daily basis? Life’s stressful — and we get that. When you have to juggle work, family matters and chores, it’s almost a given that you’ll feel a little tense every now and again. But did you know there’s a link between high estrogen and anxiety? If […] Read more…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that’s commonly discussed, but very rarely fully understood. Many women know that PCOS is associated with irregular periods and potential fertility complications, but they’re unaware that this condition can manifest in unexpected ways, too, and they don’t know what the unusual symptoms of PCOS to look out for […] Read more…
Have you had an eye exam in the last year? Although women are at a higher risk for contracting various types of vision problems than men, most would tell you that they only see an optometrist when necessary. For those who have 20/20 vision, the thought of maintaining eye health and engaging in regular checkups […] Read more…
In generations past, so-called “experts” have put forth many misguided notions on the path toward understanding the human brain and perceived gender differences in mental health. One of the first and most sexist mental disorder designated to women was called “hysteria” — supposedly caused by what doctors referred to as “wandering wombs” — and was […] Read more…
You know how significant it is to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle and you realize that keeping your digestive system in tip-top shape is just as important, too. But you may be asking yourself, “What do the two have to do with each other?” The answer to that quest rests within an understanding of the […] Read more…
Sometimes, we find ourselves transitioning from happy to sad in a matter of seconds. If you’re a female, you know all too well that many people will chock sudden mood swings in females up to their menstrual cycles. And if you’re not on your period, then you must be emotionally unstable or weak, right? In […] Read more…
Scene: You head into the office and prepare yourself for the long day of work ahead. But the second you walk through the front door, your heartbeat fancies itself a dangerous djembe drum beat. You rub your hands against the front of your pants to wipe off the pooling sweat. When you finally sit down […] Read more…
Having a chronic condition can be life-altering, regardless of your diagnosis. Having the sniffles or a harsh cough from a cold or flu is unpleasant, but it’s easy for most people to push through those few weeks of discomfort. What happens when your illness doesn’t have an end date? And what happens when you happen […] Read more…