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international self-care day: are you practicing authentic self-care?
practicing authentic self-care can help prevent chronic disease and improve various aspects of health and well-being, if you focus on the right techniques.
angelica bottaro
mental health
jul 24 2024
exercising regularly is a form of self-care that benefits your mental and physical health in the long run.

small bits of happiness: how two teen sisters are helping others find happiness and connection
finding "small bits of happiness" is easier than you think, and two teen entrepreneurs are showing you just how simple it can be to find more joy in life.
karen hawthorne
mental health
jul 16 2024
mercedes and anastasia korngut are passionate about helping others find small joys in an ever-evolving and stressful world.

#askalyson: helping your kids through a family loss
a child should know that grief is normal, that no one experiences it the same, that there is no right or wrong way to be sad about losing someone and that these emotions don't have a timeline.
alyson schafer
grief
jun 29 2023
during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria
aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water.
karen hawthorne
allergies
apr 24 2023
those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty

skin cancer: should a mole check include my butt?
twenty per cent of melanomas occur in places that are not typically exposed to the sun.
maja begovic
skin health
apr 18 2023
squamous cell carcinoma makes up 20 per cent of all skin cancers. getty

vertebral artery dissection: how risky is it to 'crack' your neck?
neck and spine manipulation can relieve pain, but like all health interventions, it's not without risk.
maja begovic
heart health
mar 27 2023
chiropractic care has many benefits, but there are risks to be aware of. getty

vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should
vaginal pain is often dismissed, but its a real condition that often leaves patients feeling shame, embarrassment and low self-esteem.
maja begovic
sexual health
mar 7 2023
dr. caroline pukall says that often people with vaginismus are invalidated, dismissed, or given poor advice, such as “have some wine, that will loosen you up.” getty

advice: are period cramps affecting your life?
there are a lot of reasons why menstrual cramps can be debilitating, from genetics to underlying health conditions.
karen hawthorne
women's health
jan 18 2023
gynecological conditions, like endometriosis, can cause more severe or widespread cramping. getty
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international self-care day: are you practicing authentic self-care?
practicing authentic self-care can help prevent chronic disease and improve various aspects of health and well-being, if you focus on the right techniques.
angelica bottaro
mental health
jul 24 2024
exercising regularly is a form of self-care that benefits your mental and physical health in the long run.

small bits of happiness: how two teen sisters are helping others find happiness and connection
finding "small bits of happiness" is easier than you think, and two teen entrepreneurs are showing you just how simple it can be to find more joy in life.
karen hawthorne
mental health
jul 16 2024
mercedes and anastasia korngut are passionate about helping others find small joys in an ever-evolving and stressful world.

#askalyson: helping your kids through a family loss
a child should know that grief is normal, that no one experiences it the same, that there is no right or wrong way to be sad about losing someone and that these emotions don't have a timeline.
alyson schafer
grief
jun 29 2023
during periods of grief, our children need extra stability, says parenting expert alyson schafer. this includes keeping up family routines and creating opportunities for them to express their emotions. getty

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria
aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water.
karen hawthorne
allergies
apr 24 2023
those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty
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migraine canada

skin cancer: should a mole check include my butt?
twenty per cent of melanomas occur in places that are not typically exposed to the sun.
maja begovic
skin health
apr 18 2023
squamous cell carcinoma makes up 20 per cent of all skin cancers. getty

vertebral artery dissection: how risky is it to 'crack' your neck?
neck and spine manipulation can relieve pain, but like all health interventions, it's not without risk.
maja begovic
heart health
mar 27 2023
chiropractic care has many benefits, but there are risks to be aware of. getty

vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should
vaginal pain is often dismissed, but its a real condition that often leaves patients feeling shame, embarrassment and low self-esteem.
maja begovic
sexual health
mar 7 2023
dr. caroline pukall says that often people with vaginismus are invalidated, dismissed, or given poor advice, such as “have some wine, that will loosen you up.” getty

advice: are period cramps affecting your life?
there are a lot of reasons why menstrual cramps can be debilitating, from genetics to underlying health conditions.
karen hawthorne
women's health
jan 18 2023
gynecological conditions, like endometriosis, can cause more severe or widespread cramping. getty
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