Diana Krykavska/Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Aug. 30, 2021 12:56 pm EDT Food trends can leave people rushing to purchase various supplements that they sometimes really need — and sometimes, really don’t. Especially as gut health has taken center stage in the wellness industry, many may find themselves reaching for probiotics more often than they need to. Indeed, […]
According to a 2018 study, up to 81% of patients admit that they’ve lied to their physician about something. Whether they’re bragging about their commitment to healthy foods (and pointedly ignoring the smear of Loaded Fried Taco Supreme Burrito on their shirt) or insisting that allergies are the cause of their bloodshot eyes and lapsing […]
There are a lot of great aspects to pregnancy. Beyond all the discomfort, pain, and anxiety, there is also a consistent feeling of joy and excitement. Often these positive feelings are magnified when you feel the very first kicks. According to Healthline, most women will start to feel the first kicks — referred to as […]
Almost everyone knows their sun sign, but did you know there’s a lot more to it? It’s true, now everyone needs to know their big three: Sun, Moon, and Rising. Your sun sign is basically your basic identity, your moon sign is about your emotional needs, and your rising is basically how others perceive you […]
Since the onset of the pandemic, everyone from newspaper columnists to Twitter users has advanced the now idea that extroverts and introverts are handling the crisis differently. Many claim that introverts adapt to social distancing and isolation better than extroverts, with some even suggesting that introverts are practically “loving” the crisis, as it offers them […]
Yoga has many health benefits to the body, especially when done regularly. Apart from improving flexibility and balance, it also boosts strength. Yoga can also ease body pains, especially in people with back problems and arthritis (via Healthline). Insomniacs can also use yoga for the promotion of better sleep. The “benefits are more due to […]
Being pregnant is an exciting time in one’s life. From that first positive pregnancy test and baby announcement to the first kicks, every day of the 40 or so weeks can feel like a new adventure. But that adventure also comes with a lot of worries and concerns. During an ultrasound, a doctor reviews different […]
If you’ve tried to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, you know how frustrating the process can be. People are spending hours obsessively refreshing websites, hoping an appointment will open up somewhere. They scan Facebook groups for tips and insider information. One writer compared it to Soviet-style queues for cabbage. The competition for slots will only […]
COVID-19 vaccines are here and are slowly being rolled out, but not fast enough for Dr. Anthony Fauci. “We would’ve liked to have seen it run smoothly and have 20 million doses into people today, by the end of the (year) 2020, which was the projection,” said the infectious disease expert on Today. “Obviously, it […]
Have you ever had your tarot cards read? Tarot, like astrology, numerology, and palmistry, is an often-used form of divination, but it’s a frequently misunderstood one. Each card has its own particular meaning, but these have more to do with tapping into the subconscious and using imagery that is meaningful to all of us rather than […]
