The topic of self-pleasure at work might sound strange, but Nadia Bokody openly says it’s helped her manage stress. Nadia, the former global editor of the website SheSaid, revealed that she sometimes takes masturbation breaks during the workday. She explained that instead of reaching for coffee when overwhelmed, she chooses something that instantly helps her...
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition that is neither fully understood nor easy to diagnose. People with this condition can go undiagnosed for years, seeking one doctor after another for their symptoms. Unfortunately, many finally hear the answer after surgery — one of the most invasive ways to receive a diagnosis. Fortunately, the Royal Australian...
A new Spanish wine study is looking for 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every day for four years. Sounds like a dream, right? But scientists aren’t just having fun- they want to figure out how daily wine affects heart health and overall wellbeing. The research focuses on middle-aged adults at risk of heart disease, aiming...
It can often be quite difficult to get a good night’s rest. Maybe you had a stressful day that is affecting your ability to sleep, or you are a particularly light sleeper. There are a number of reasons that people often turn to using sleep medications to help them get better rest. However, a group...
Having a hysterectomy is often recommended for women dealing with certain reproductive health issues. However, a new study suggests that having an early hysterectomy before 50 may increase your chance of developing heart disease. Even for those women who end up taking estrogen afterwards, the risks are not entirely canceled out. Let’s find out more...
You’ve probably seen those incredible Ozempic (semaglutide) before-and-after photos flooding your social media feeds. People are losing weight fast with serious transformations. But there’s something nobody’s talking about in those posts. While the pounds are melting off their bodies, something else is happening to their faces. And it’s not what you’d expect. Doctors are calling it “Ozempic mouth,” and it’s aging people’s...
The word “lupus” is derived from the latin word meaning “wolf”. This is most likely due to the visible and “wolf” looking skin lesions. Lupus is a mysterious and complex disease with the exact causes remaining unknown. For ages, lupus has plagued humanity, as far back as the era of Hippocrates (around 460-375 BC) who...
Ozempic is a drug that is prescribed to treat people diagnosed with diabetes. However, many people have been taking it for other “off-label” purposes, such as for weight loss. Yet, this drug has proven to be linked to a range of ever-growing side effects. The newest reported phenomenon that has health care experts concerned is...
Joy Milne never expected to become famously known as the woman who smells illness. Her story began with love and her husband’s comforting scent. Les had a wonderful, natural aroma that made her feel safe whenever he held her close. But around age 30, something changed. That familiar smell turned musky and strange. For over a decade,...
Let’s be honest. When we hear the words “birth control,” we usually think of pills, patches, or IUDs, and most of them are for women. But times are changing, and so is the conversation. Birth control isn’t just a woman’s issue anymore. More men are looking for ways to actively participate in family planning and...
There are so many choices and various brands to choose from when searching for olive oil. Choosing the right olive oil can be overwhelming with even fraudulent products lurking on store shelves. From mislabeled blends to sub-par quality oils, being able to discern its quality is a must. Here are some tips to help you...
Anyone who has ever started a new workout routine or signed up with a personal trainer has heard this line: Don’t expect to see results right away. We know that doing one workout won’t mean we wake up the next day to chiseled abs or a smaller waistline. The question is, though, how quickly do...
