8 Tips From Massage Therapists To Save You From Embarrassment
Moyo Studio via Getty Images The whole point of a massage is to relax yourself ― to soothe sore muscles, reduce pain and lower stress. But lying on a massage table with nothing but a sheet between you and a virtual stranger is an experience that leaves both the client and massage therapists vulnerable. Both […]
Therapists Say These 6 Common Habits Are Fueling Your Anxiety
Kathrin Ziegler via Getty Images People pleasing, catastrophizing and seeking external reassurance are all contributing to your feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a very normal but a very unwelcome feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience it if we could. In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm, said Natasha Reynolds, a psychotherapist […]
This Product Claims To Ease Period Pain. Here’s What Doctors Think.
Charday Penn via Getty Images Experts say there are a few considerations you should make before trusting any new period pain treatment. If you’re one of the estimated 80% of women who experience painful periods every month, a condition known as dysmenorrhea, there’s a good chance you’ve tried something, anything, to get some much-needed relief. […]
New COVID Shots Are Coming. Here’s What They Do And Who’s Eligible.
aire images via Getty Images “The vaccines are our single best method to protect ourselves from COVID, to protect our friends, family, loved ones, classmates, co-workers, etcetera, from COVID,” said Dr. S. Wesley Long. This week, updated COVID-19 booster shots — one shot by Pfizer and one shot by Moderna — were approved by the […]
Do You Have Peeing Issues? These Foods And Drinks May Be To Blame.
Ekspansio via Getty Images The acid in citrus can exacerbate bladder symptoms. You’re likely familiar with foods that aren’t good for your heart. But when it comes to your bladder, it’s possible that you haven’t considered the correlation between diet and peeing. Unless you’ve had a urinary tract infection, suffered from a leaky bladder, or […]
If You’re Not Washing Your Bras This Often, Things Can Go South … In Many Ways
Photoevent via Getty Images Although not a visible part of an outfit, a bra helps smooth out your look while also supporting your skin and tissue in a way that can prevent back problems. You’d think that such an important undergarment would be treated with reverence, but most of us just whip it onto a […]
7 Things Stroke Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do
Halfpoint Images via Getty Images It’s important to lead an active lifestyle, eat nutritious foods and manage things like your blood pressure, doctors say. In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. This is a scary reality, especially since many […]
You’re Probably Carrying Your Laptop Wrong — And It Could Actually Hurt You
Vera Vita via Getty Images If you like to carry your laptop with one hand, or with the keyboard open, you’re carrying your laptop all wrong, and your body is paying the price. If you notice that your wrists and back are aching constantly, the culprit could be how you carry your laptop. These slim […]
This 1 Habit May Help Reduce The Risk Of Dementia In Older Adults
Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images A new study found that people who took adult education classes have a lower risk of developing dementia. There are certain habits, like exercising and eating nutritious foods, that are synonymous with healthy aging. A new, large-scale study highlights another method that middle-aged and older adults should also add to […]
Therapists Say This 1 Easy Hack Can Help With A Panic Attack
Twenty47studio via Getty Images Therapists say the best way to stop a panic attack is to shift your awareness. Panic attacks affect millions of people; even folks who don’t struggle with a mental health condition can experience one. The symptoms can include sweating, tingling of the hands, rapid heartbeat, shaking, a feeling of impending doom […]