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 […]
Any safety concerns since last time? I ask my patients that question, or a longer version, Are you having any thoughts about wanting to hurt yourself or wanting to die? Part of my work as a psychiatrist is identifying those who are at highest risk for suicide and then doing my best to prevent it. […]
You need to trim the nails on your fingers and your toes regularly. It may be a chore that you dread and put off, or you might love to do it frequently. Unfortunately, if you trim your nails too much, you risk some damage, preventing future growth and causing other issues (via Radiance by WebMD). […]
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 […]
Feeling lethargic and a little of shape after an indulgent extended holiday period, YouTuber Sven Vee feels like he needs a physical challenge to help him properly kickstart his 2021. So he dusts off his 15-year-old stationary bike, and sets himself the task of cycling for 2 hours every single day for an entire month, […]
As offices slowly begin to reopen and people return to their former working conditions, pets will be left at home for longer periods of time than they may be currently used to. Being that many of us have spent the last year consistently by our pets’ sides, they may experience anxiety when we have to […]
Type I diabetes mellitus (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder leading to permanent loss of insulin-producing beta-cells in the pancreas. In a new study, researchers from the University of Tokyo developed a novel device for the long-term transplantation of iPSC-derived human pancreatic beta-cells. T1D develops when autoimmune antibodies destroy pancreatic beta-cells that are responsible for the […]
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 […]
Brushing off the haters. Pregnant Krystal Nielson is standing by her decision to do prenatal workouts despite Instagram trolls’ negative comments. Brittany Cartwright and More Pregnant Stars Slam Mom-Shamers “I know what I’m doing,” the Bachelor in Paradise alum, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, March 22. “I’m getting certified as a prenatal and […]
As you surely know, this country’s covid vaccination effort has been plagued by major birth pangs: registration snafus, poor communication, faulty data and a scant supply of vaccine — all exacerbated by inequitable allocation, alleged political favoritism and unseemly jockeying for shots. Still, as of Friday, over 118 million shots had gone into arms, and […]
