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 Healthy Cottage Cheese Hacks That Nutritionists Say Are Actually Worth Trying
Photo by Cathy Scola via Getty Images Cottage cheese cookie dough? Say it isn’t so. Cottage cheese has emerged from ignominy to become the trending star of social media, and it’s not a bad thing. Pureed to make high-protein “ice cream,” cookie dough and queso, good old cottage cheese is suddenly hot. But are these […]
Does Cold Plunging Actually Do Anything Or Is It B.S.?
Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Cold plunging isn’t safe for everyone — and also isn’t the all-in-one wellness trend that many say it is. One scroll through social media lately and you may stumble on videos of fitness influencers or celebrities dunking themselves in cold water in the name of health. Say hello to the world of cold […]
‘Permission To Not Be In Survival Mode’: How Rest Liberates Black People
Illustration: Daniel Fishel for HuffPost Rest isn’t unproductive. For the Black community, it’s necessary for survival. The benefits of rest are well-known: It’s rejuvenating, calming and necessary for someone’s mental and physical health. The importance of rest is even more significant for Black people, according to Tricia Hersey, an activist and the founder of the […]
Depression Symptoms May Look Different For Black Women. Here’s How.
Depression is a disorder that affects millions of Americans each year, but diagnosing it isn’t the same for everyone. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is commonly diagnosed using a set of criteria laid out in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, often referred to as the DSM. Advertisement While […]
7 Boundaries Adult Children Should Consider Setting With Their Parents
Setting boundaries with your parents as an adult isn’t always easy. But it may be necessary for your own well-being and the health of the relationship. Know that boundaries are for you. They’re a way to respect yourself and honor your needs. They’re not about controlling other people — in this case, your parents. Advertisement […]
Opinion | Our Lab Testing Capacity Is Getting Dangerously Low
Continued mutations in SARS-CoV-2 mean new and emerging variants, a sign that COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon, despite a relaxing of public health measures around the country. And due to the increased availability of at-home antigen-based testing, published case counts are likely being underreported by public health officials, making a COVID-19 resurgence more difficult […]
Can artificial intelligence reveal why languages change over time? American Sign Language is shaped by the people who use it to make communication easier
The way we speak today isn’t the way that people talked thousands — or even hundreds — of years ago. William Shakespeare’s line, “to thine own self be true,” is today’s “be yourself.” New speakers, ideas, and technologies all seem to play a role in shifting the ways we communicate with each other, but linguists […]
Actors Fitting The Part
Christian Bale’s weight gain for the upcoming film “Backseat” isn’t the only time an actor has made a drastic transformation.
Physical activity may protect your brain as you age: Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function
We all know we should exercise and eat healthy. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New research from the University of Georgia shows that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age. And it doesn’t have to be intense exercise to make an impact. “This […]