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Tremors, chest tightness and tinnitus are among the most unexpected symptoms of menopause. Many women may experience these symptoms but fail to make the connection with menopause. While awareness of common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and weight gain is high, many women don’t make the connection between other health struggles related to menopause. Earthquake vibrations Tremor, defined as a neurological condition that involves trembling or shaking in one or more parts of the body, most commonly affecting a person’s hands – was the most unexpected menopausal symptom associated with menopause. In conjunction with falling estrogen levels, this…

While the sun is out in full force in the summer, the winter sun is much milder, but it doesn’t hesitate to take its toll on your skin. There’s a chance that you’re constantly bothered by wearing sunscreen every time you go out, especially in the summer. Well, you definitely experienced it for good reason. Sun exposure is no joke on your skin. The sun’s harmful UV rays damage your skin in more ways than you can imagine, with most damage being irreversible. Remember one thing – using sunscreen now will help you in the future! Without further ado, let’s…

I found out I was pregnant in my 20s. I wasn’t ready to be a parent and I knew I needed an abortion. Ironically, as a young public health student working at a local health clinic, I had no idea how I could navigate the health system or where I could safely request an abortion. I was unfamiliar with abortion funds, had no health insurance, and almost no money. But I was too afraid to ask for help because of the stigma, judgment and isolation I feared would follow. Honestly, I also didn’t know who to ask. When I needed…

This post is sponsored by Eat My Way, which is an intuitive food app that I highly recommend. Most of us have been subjected to the message that any emotional food is bad for us. That emotional eaters can’t control themselves. This emotional eating happens when we’re going through something bad – epitomize the sad, lonely woman with her ice cream! The truth is, we all eat emotionally and it’s actually quite normal! What is Emotional Eating? Emotional eating doesn’t just happen when we’re sad. Many people report emotional eating due to stress and anxiety, happiness or fear. We may…

Muscular injuries are common in the active population and cause the majority of players to leave the world of sports. Depending on the severity, recovery of muscle function is quite slow and may require surgery, medication and rehabilitation. Now, a study led by the University of Barcelona reveals a strategy to improve and speed up recovery from muscle injuries that has potential application in sports and health in general. This is the first study to provide scientific evidence for faster and more effective recovery from muscle injuries through intermittent exposure to low oxygen availability (hypoxia) in a low barometric pressure…

We’re building on the momentum of SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day and looking forward to National Prevention Week (May 12-18). Approximately 4,300 prevention professionals, researchers and advocates from across the country attended SAMHSA’s 20u Prevention Day was held outside Washington, DC on January 29, 2024. This was the largest Prevention Day gathering to date, offering 83 sessions with approximately 200 speakers – leaders in science, promoting substance use and abuse prevention, and enhancing lives. The synergy and positive energy of the prevention sector was palpable. The opening plenary presented: Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance…

The Brooks Glycerin was once the most comfortable running shoe, with its cushioning stack making it stand out. Now, however, many of the best cushioned running shoes have higher stacks and softer foams than Glycerin—and the Brooks Glycerin 21 is relatively light and low-stack for a cushioned shoe. This makes it a more versatile daily training option than many cushioned shoes, and I rate the Glycerin 21 among the best running shoes for those looking for a cushioning shoe that has pop for faster runs.Brooks Glycerin 21: Price and Availability The Brooks Glycerin 21 was released in February 2024 and…

In many countries with low and low income, access to sexual and reproductive health care (SSR) remains a problem due to, among other things, the lack of evidence to guide policy makers. Financed by AmplifyChange, the French-speaking Africa capacity-building project for the production of knowledge based on sexual and reproductive rights (DSSR) has contributed to the development of mass public dancesssss le numéro spécial de la revue Sexual and reproductive health issues (SRHM). The project was implemented by the Center for Research in Human Reproduction and Demography (CERRHUD) in collaboration with its partners who are the association “Ensemble…

Another unfortunate truth: Pregnancy stretch marks aren’t limited to the belly. According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), these signs can appear on the chest, buttocks, thighs… anywhere you gain weight quickly. They will appear suddenly as angry red-purple streaks and eventually fade to better match your postpartum skin, but they won’t disappear completely. (Not to be confused with stretch marks varicose veinswhich are swollen, twisted veins that are just under the skin and usually appear in the legs.) You Snooze, You Snore It’s no secret that sleep becomes elusive once baby hits the scene, but catching Z…

Homelessness is an experience that compromises health in many ways: physical, mental, social, emotional and sexual. For women, this includes menstrual health. Little is known about the extent of this problem. Study: The period of homelessness: a qualitative synthesis of evidence. Image credit: Lisa_A/Shutterstock.com A new study published online at Women and Health reviews the literature on this topic, from practical challenges through emotional distress to demonstrations of resourcefulness in managing periods while homeless. Record Homeless women are often faceless and voiceless in research and health care, even though mental illness is often the cause and/or result of homelessness. Recent…