You Can’t Totally Avoid Microplastics, But These 7 Things Can Help
adamkaz via Getty Images Microplastics are found in plastic containers, water bottles and even in our seafood and tap water. For many people, microplastics and nanoplastics (tiny plastic particles that come from larger and commercial plastics) are terrifying. It seems like news about their harmful effects comes out weekly, along with warnings about the chemicals […]
4 Signs Your Period Pain Isn’t Normal
Kinga Krzeminska via Getty Images Period-related pain is inevitable, but there are cases when it isn’t normal. For people who get periods, a bit of menstrual pain is, unfortunately, a normal part of life. Every month, the body releases an influx of hormones known as prostaglandins, which cause the uterus to squeeze and contract to […]
The 1 Unexpected Sign Of Colon Cancer, According To Doctors
Tetra Images via Getty Images While not the most common sign, narrow stools can be indicative of colorectal cancer. With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s, according to Dr. […]
Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Committed Suicide’
Jutta Kuss via Getty Images Your words matter, especially when it comes to mental health. One phrase that you may not be aware is particularly egregious? “Committed suicide.” It’s an expression that many people still lean on, both in the news and in outside conversations. (Take one look at headlines and internet discourse after the […]
6 Red Flag Phrases Narcissists Use To Manipulate You During An Argument
FG Trade via Getty Images People with narcissistic personality disorder often try to portray themselves as the victim in a conflict even when they’re completely wrong. Getting into a disagreement with another person is never easy. It often brings up uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger or sadness. But while arguments are generally uncomfortable with just […]
Therapists Say These 4 Comments Harm Your Kids’ Relationship With Food
JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images If you’re a parent, especially a millennial one who grew up in the age of ’90s diet fads, phrases like “finish your dinner if you want dessert” or “a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips” may still haunt you. As we raise our own children now, […]
The 1 Thing A Good Therapist Will Never, Ever Do
Fiordaliso via Getty Images Good therapists help their clients come to the healthiest and best decisions for themselves. Counseling sessions can feel like a heart-to-heart with a close friend — a friend who won’t see you outside their office and is totally OK with trauma-dumping. But unlike get-togethers with a bestie who will drink wine […]
The Perimenopause Symptom We Don’t Talk About Nearly Enough
FG Trade via Getty Images Brain fog, fatigue and mood changes can all be part of the mental health symptoms you may experience during perimenopause. If your mood fluctuations feel less like your usual stress and anxiety and more like the beginnings of a villain origin story (and you’re also experiencing symptoms like insomnia and […]
How Worried Should We Be About Artificial Food Dye? Here’s What Science Has (And Hasn’t) Confirmed.
Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images via Getty Images Flamin’ Hot Cheetos contain food additive dyes Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. How worried should you be about your Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A lawmaker in California recently unveiled a proposal to ban foods from schools if they contain artificial dyes, including Blue 1, Blue […]
8 So-Called ‘Health Foods’ That Aren’t As Healthy As You Thought
Getty Images If this green juice was made with a greens powder, there may be better options. If you’re on a quest to eat a nutritious diet, you likely know that fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains are some of the best foods to incorporate. But beyond that, it gets tricky, especially when you’re […]