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07/15/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Vitamin D found to substantially reduce risks of early menopause

Early menopause not only takes a toll on a woman’s physical health, but affects her emotional and mental well-being, too. It’s understandable, then, that delaying menopause is a matter of great importance to many women, and a subject of many scientific studies — many of which have found that delaying menopause often comes down to the things […]

07/05/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Dump your TOXIC facewash for this healthy alternative: HONEY

Your skincare routine is about to get much sweeter! The sticky substance is a great all-natural alternative to commercial skincare products that are loaded with chemicals. Honey’s moisturizing properties ensure that even as you clean your face of bacteria, it stays hydrated and is not stripped of the good stuff, say experts. Honey is also effective […]

09/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

It usually takes over seven years before doctors diagnose women with this common condition

Despite being described as a relatively common condition, endometriosis — a disease that affects women’s reproductive systems — is especially difficult to diagnose. On average, a proper diagnosis is given only seven and a half years after women first start experiencing symptoms, Independent.co.uk reported. Additionally, 40 percent of women with the condition had to see a […]

06/19/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Women found to purchase more flirtatious clothing when they shop during their fertile window, say scientists

A woman’s menstrual cycle affects many things from her mood, to her eating and exercise routines, and even her shopping habits. A new study suggests that women are more likely to shop for clothes when they are most fertile, and are more likely to choose sexier, more flirtatious outfits at this time. In a study […]

06/11/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

INSANE: Women are heavily dosing on sleeping pills to lose weight by sleeping up to 20 hours a day

The weight-conscious world is no stranger to extreme diets. From eating only cabbage soup for an entire week to taking hormone pills to boost metabolism, questionable weight loss methods have become all too common. Yet even in a world saturated with extreme fad diets, a new diet craze has still managed to raise eyebrows and rightly […]

06/07/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Woman ends up in emergency room after severe reaction to hair dye

No one thinks an afternoon at the salon will land them in the emergency room, but that is exactly what happened to one woman, who wound up in the hospital after a severe reaction to hair dye. Pauley Perrette, an actress on the show NCIS, had been dyeing her naturally blonde hair jet black for […]

06/06/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Twelve weeks of Tai Chi shown to significantly reduce mild to moderate depression

The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi is often overlooked as a form of exercise even though the practice has countless health benefits that include stress reduction, increased flexibility, and now, according to a new study, an improvement in depression symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, focused on adult members of […]

06/03/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Raw vegan bloggers go EXTREME, claiming that menstruation can be eliminated with a raw food diet

Raw vegan bloggers have taken their health agenda a step too far, saying that losing their period as a consequence of switching to a raw vegan diet is not unhealthy at all, even claiming that amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) for raw vegans is an indicator of a clean body and stable, well-balanced hormones. Freelee the Banana Girl, […]

05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Reconnect with the earth by kicking your shoes off and trying barefoot running

The health benefits of running have long been explored — and enjoyed — by scientists and fitness buffs alike. But what about barefoot running? While there are some health risks to be considered, the practice may be just the thing to give your running routine a boost. Barefoot running combines the popular form of exercise with […]

05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Models in France now required to get a doctor’s note before hitting the catwalk

France has always blazed a trail in the fashion industry; and this time, they’re doing it through a new policy that requires their models to present a doctor’s certificate to prove that they are healthy enough to work. The policy was issued last week by the French Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, ABCNews.go.com reported. […]

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