Since autoimmune diseases have been on the rise in the US and other western countries, people have been discussing the issue of chronic inflammation and its role in causing chronic diseases. While you might experience inflammation from an injury or any other temporary damage to the body, chronic inflammation is…
Charlotte Thomas
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Charlotte Thomas is a recent grad from The College of New Jersey with a major in International Studies. She’s decided to use this degree not for international affairs, but rather, to write about an always globally prominent matter—women’s issues!
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While there can be many reasons we experience head pain, it’s important to recognize changes in sensitivity or pain near the head as they might be a sign of something more malicious. A brain aneurysm is more common than you might think, with actress Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones…
Sometimes we forget to recognize that our body is intelligent on its own, that it can even try to tell us when we need to change our lifestyles. It gives us signs that we need to make a change through subtle shifts in our appearance, how we feel when we…
There are a wide variety of cancers to watch out for, but one less discussed cancer is throat cancer. When people refer to throat cancer, they mean cancer found in your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils. The most common throat cancer findings in the US are cancer of…
One of the most important organs in the body that maintains your homeostasis is the kidney, and it’s optimal to have two of them for a smooth-running system. Unfortunately, because these organs are so central to normal functions like filtering extra water and wastes out of your blood and producing…
One of the most important but least typically discussed female body parts is the vagina. It can be a woman’s greatest source of pleasure or serious pain, especially when something seems off with it. By nature it’s a sensitive area, so it can be normal to experience symptoms like rashes…
Many people underestimate that what you eat is just as important as how much you consume when it comes to losing weight. While you will lose weight with a restrictive caloric intake, you are more likely to be successful in losing and maintaining weight loss if you eat certain foods…
Mother Nature has given the "gift" of a regular menstrual cycle to most women, and its normal recurrence each month is a sign of good health. What’s less widely known is that the color of your flow can also offer an insightful look into your overall health. So while it…
An important disorder that affects women is an unbalanced thyroid. According to the medical website Healthline, women are three times more likely than men to develop thyroid issues. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that affects a variety of important bodily functions, including body temperature and metabolism…
With all the talk of breast cancer and cervical cancer, another very important type of cancer that is less recognized but also affects women is vaginal cancer. While several types of cancer can spread to your vagina from other places in your body, cancer that begins in your vagina is…
Depression is a disorder that doesn’t discriminate against whom it afflicts. In fact, you might be surprised at the people around you who experience depression. Recent studies reveal that even your child can struggle with clinical depression, and it is often mistaken for moodiness or burgeoning teen angst. As with…
Most of us survive the daily tasks we undertake solely because of the existence of coffee. When the workload of the day is too scary to think about when hearing the sound of the morning alarm, coffee is the true savior that pulls the hero out of us in times…
Few things are viewed as having as much importance and sacredness as marriage. Finding one’s true love is a sought-after goal for most people, and marriage is usually the next step. However, it’s just as well-known that marriage isn’t easy and requires a lesser-known secret to keep it solidly afloat.…
There are a lot of misconceptions that exist about diabetes, especially concerning the people at risk and the signs of its development. For many people, it’s a struggle to deal with type 2 diabetes, and it seems to develop without warning. More than one out of three American adults have…
The death of a family member can impact us in real and measurable ways. While it’s clear that one feels the pain and sadness caused by this loss, it’s now indisputable that loss affects us deeply and permanently. Recent scientific studies show this pain can manifest as hard changes in…
It’s never enjoyable to have someone yell at us, especially if we feel it is unwarranted. If this harsh type of communication is repetitive, it can take a toll on our confidence and comfort, and even lead to feelings of anxiety. This type of undeserved, angry insulting might just be…
If someone you love is struggling with depression, it can be tough to know how to help. With around 16 million adults in the U.S. each year experiencing at least one episode of major depression, it's safe to say that there's no "one-size-fits-all" solution to mental illness. Signs and symptoms of…
The morning isn’t everyone’s favorite time of day. If it's early enough, it’s usually the time we want to spend in bed and slowly transitioning from dreams to reality. For most of us, we have more rude awakenings than luxurious late mornings, so it makes sense that we begin to…
On occasion, your body might change and swell due to various external or internal factors. Since the body is made up of 70 percent water, it’s common for changes in the body to affect the presence of water on both the inside and outside of cells. It’s important to recognize…
When you do something good for your body, you know it. You feel energized and healthy in a way that you can only experience if you put in long term hard work. Exercise is one way to feel this invigoration, and one of the best exercises for your overall bodily…
When you suffer from anxiety, there are a lot of negative thoughts that can run through your head on a daily basis that make life very difficult. It’s common for many women to experience anxiety and stress, and especially to experience these in silence. Anxiety disorders can range from a…
No matter how much we wish we could control our timeline, we will inevitably age. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this process, but ultimately it helps to feel like it’s something gradual that’s managed as it happens rather than waking up to the changes all at once. If…
While it can sometimes feel like our health is out of our hands due to genetic disorders or unlucky circumstances, there are some ways to preserve our well-being. These include daily regimens or small changes to our habits that can positively affect our health in large ways. If you are…
Some say that the libido fluctuates at different points in a woman’s life. It’s no surprise that pregnancy is one of these times since this is a period where women experience a variety of new sensations and emotions. Other symptoms might arise, such as a change in breast size or…
If you’ve ever wondered what the secret to success is, you can find some insight by looking at certain key practices that successful people, like self-made billionaires, implement in their daily routine. There’s a mindset that many successful people share, and it’s no longer a well-kept secret; female leaders hoping…
While there can be many reasons we experience head pain, it’s important to recognize changes in sensitivity or pain near the head as they might be a sign of something more malicious. A brain aneurysm is more common than you might think, with actress Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones…
While it’s not fun to experience changes in your body that make you feel uncomfortable or ill, these changes are beneficial because they allow us to detect that something is wrong internally. This is why it is so important to address these changes by seeking a professional’s opinion, who might…
If you’re like many people struggling with anxiety in the face of the changing world around us, you’re likely eager to find a solution to the discomfort by any means necessary. You can read all the anti-anxiety advice in the world, but none of this matters unless you take action.…
If you’re not a morning person, waking up and getting moving can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. Whether you’ve been exercising a lot or you’ve been sick, there can be days when it’s just too difficult to jump out of bed to tackle the many items on your to-do…
There are some pains that you write off as part of the grind of living life due to the occasional stress, but sometimes you need to pay attention to these uncomfortable feelings in case they’re more serious. It’s an important sign if you experience pains like headaches that are persistent…
If you have an Aries friend, or are romantically involved with one, you should thank your lucky stars. Those people who are born under the Aries sign are fiery and passionate, but there’s a lot more to the Aries sign than many people realize. Aries are known to have some…
Looking at popular depictions of women in modern media, you’ll find women with thick, luscious strands that frame an equally radiant face. This is a very different look from women who may be suffering from undiagnosed diseases that lead to hair loss, among other side effects. Your hair can be…
We always want to make sure our family knows we care about them. We may even become a caregiver when someone close to us is ill or otherwise unable to live independently. This level of closeness can be a huge sacrifice. It can create additional stress when dealing with work…
There are a lot of unpleasant experiences in life that you can’t prevent from happening and must endure; this includes such unfortunate events as puberty, boredom, and waiting for hours at the DMV for a new license. However, cancer shouldn’t be one of these experiences. It seems now that no…
Whether we realize it or not, our bodies can take on visceral reactions from negative experiences in our environment. When we choose to ignore the tension we feel, these reactions can manifest in forms of stress, that take refuge in key points in our bodies. If the body is taking…
No matter how much we want any relationship to work, there is no reason to endure a relationship that subjects you to abuse. This includes any type of abuse, whether it be domestic, verbal, financial, or a combination of the three. Sometimes it can be hard to identify what kind of…
There’s been evidence to suggest that women tend to outlive their male partners by several years. Now, a study reveals that women’s brains may also age slower than those of men. The recent study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America…
If you are a man dating a woman who is headstrong and believes in herself, know that she will not change to conform to what society has often deemed as an ideal female partner (i.e one who is nurturing and caters to others’ needs and aspirations before her own). Such…
For better or worse, it seems that the adage “love is blind” is tantamount to plenty of people ignoring the flaws in their partner due to temporarily immense satisfaction from this individual’s presence. One might argue whether love really is blind, or whether this is simply lust at first sight.…
Some diseases seem to share symptoms with a host of others which makes it impossible to distinguish one from another. Even worse, it becomes difficult to spot the progression of more malignant illnesses. Such can be the case with shingles, since this virus can share similarities in appearance with rashes…
If you’ve ever been caught in the clutter-anxiety cycle, you are like most people who find themselves stressed because their messy belongings often pair with a cluttered life. It can be difficult to know where to start when both ends seem so tied up in one another, so it’s no…
Like most food substances with a generous amount of sugar, soda has often been deemed a root cause of many health problems. We know that drinking water is healthier, but that sweet, bubbly taste is so much more enjoyable when reaching for a thirst quencher that also satisfies cravings. Some…
When you think of mental health disorders like panic and anxiety, you might not consider nutrition, or a lack thereof, an important factor in their development. While some see these disorders as products of different factors like the environment in which people live, they may also stem from one’s bodily…
For some people, it can seem like there are few words to properly describe the impact of depression on the body and the mind. This is what can make treating this disease so elusive, because depression causes disinterest and sadness that can stifle clear communication. If you suffer from depression,…
One could argue that married couples ultimately fight about the same type of things, and when these disagreements can’t be resolved they inevitably lead to divorce. Some believe it’s important to argue in a relationship to share any grievances a person may have about the other, but a study conducted…
When it comes to your health, it’s important to pay attention to all the indicators that could preface the onset of a pernicious disease. Abnormalities in these indicators alone can be the problem, such as with blood pressure. High blood pressure can stem from an existing condition, or the onset…
Life can be stressful for so many reasons, and people choose to handle stress in different ways. While some turn to exercise as a stress reliever, “stress eating” is an even more common, temporary mood booster because it is easier and less time-consuming. It’s hard to mitigate the effects of…
If you’ve ever felt that sudden panic when you discover you don’t have your phone? You’re probably like most people in that it invariably happens within a few minutes of sitting down for a moment of peace. It’s so common to search for our phones for the stretches in between…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat breakfast, plan your outfit and be ready to leave the house all before you woke up? Unfortunately, there’s no product that can hack this crucial step in the morning. However, there are ways to help you wake up so the transition from…
We all have that friend who loves to take selfies and shares them on her Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook profile. However, some people stress the importance of self-adoration above all else, to the point that they will abuse you to gain self-esteem. This is one way to identify a malignant…
Even if spring doesn’t seem like it’s right around the corner, we all know from experience that the weather doesn’t always fit what the calendar may indicate. Either way, it’s never too early to start what we also know comes with this season: spring cleaning. It’s not as pleasant as…
Have you ever examined a relationship you were in and wondered where it was going? Maybe that led you to ask this very question, only to receive an ambiguous response back about how you’re both just "having fun." When you get to this point in a relatively new relationship, there…
Have you ever craved something sweet after a bad day? You’re certainly not alone, and what you might not realize is that each of your emotions warrants a specific craving. A common mistake we make is trusting that what we crave is what our body needs. However, we are often…
It’s no secret that society has viewed being single, especially for women, as something negative. For those seeking to learn how to be single in its most positive connotation—self-reliant, capable and aware of all that life has to offer—here are 10 common mistakes single women have vowed never to make…
A common and reassuring platitude concerning heartbreak is that it happens, but you learn from the pain and choose future partners accordingly. However, if it seems like you’re reaching for your emergency Ben & Jerry ice cream kit more than occasionally to remedy a broken heart, this might be a…
Attracting men or connecting with your partner doesn’t always have to involve physical sensuality. While men don’t stereotypically respond as well to words as much as actions, a few key pieces of input can be very stimulating. Of course, there’s dirty talk, but what can be even more of a…
One can debate the romanticism of two souls intertwining and “getting lost in a relationship." However, what’s so clearly unromantic and unhealthy, is losing one’s sense of self-importance in a relationship. While you can be deeply infatuated with another, it’s always important to remember to stay true to what you…
Despite what the occasional warm weather fluke might indicate, it’s winter. It’s the time of year when many people would rather submerge themselves in blankets with take-out food rather than stand in the cold to put together a decent meal. However nice this may seem, it’s definitely not a heart-healthy…
If you’ve noticed in your daily media read-throughs that professional athletes are appearing on the field, court and in the swimming pool with round, suction marks on their skin, you’re certainly not the only one. Recently, celebrities and their fan devotees have brought a revival in popularity to this ancient…
