We all know what sobriety used to be: sober, in all meanings of the word. It was a soda with lime instead of Bordeaux; a trip to the gym Friday evenings while everyone else hit happy hour. For those with a serious alcohol problem, it was a worthy decision, maybe even a lifesaving one. It […]
Madonna Slams ‘NYT’ for Ageist, ‘Trivial’ Profile: I ‘Feel Raped’
The “Material Girl” expects a little substance when it comes to profiles. After an epic cover story on her was published in the New York Times Magazine on Wednesday, June 5, Madonna slammed the publication for what she deemed a puff piece. The article was titled “Madonna at Sixty.” “The journalist who wrote this article […]
Round ligament pain: What does it feel like?
Round ligament pain is a common pregnancy symptom, affecting between 10 and 30 percent of pregnant women. It can be uncomfortable but is harmless. Many women begin to experience it in the second trimester. In this article, learn more about what round ligament pain feels like and how to get relief. What is round ligament […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Feel Proud Right Now
Caring, compassionate animal lovers like you make a difference in the lives of countless animals in need year-round. And while you may not always see firsthand the remarkable outcomes your support creates, we want you to know that you should be proud of all you’ve helped accomplish, and all the animals’ lives you’ve touched. We […]
Study identifies gene that makes gentle touch feel painful after injury
Ever wonder why things that normally feel gentle, like putting on soft shirts, are painful after a sunburn? In a study of four patients with a rare genetic disorder, NIH researchers found that PIEZO2, a gene previously shown to control our sense of our bodies in space and gentle touch, may also be responsible for […]
What does a stroke feel like? My experience
It was around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday February 25, 2018, when I felt as though I was struck in the head by lightning. I experienced a horrible, surging pain and sat up. I immediately grabbed my husband and screamed, “I’m dying, call 911.” It’s hard to put my experience into words, but if anyone remembers […]
How young you feel may reflect the true age of your brain
Jeanyung Chey, of the Seoul National University in Korea, started the research by asking herself, “Why do some people feel younger or older than their real age?” More intriguingly, could it be that how young or old they feel accurately reflects how their body ages? Potential answers to the first question “include depressive states, personality […]
Types of labor contractions: What do they feel like?
Pregnant women may wonder if they will recognize their contractions when they begin, or if what they are feeling is premature labor. While contractions can vary widely, there are some common symptoms of each stage of labor. Learn about them in this article. Types of labor contractions Labor can vary greatly in its length and […]
6 Hot Sex Tips That Will Make Your Entire Body Feel Ahhhh-Mazing
When you hear the term ‘eco-friendly sex’, you might envision two yogis with Tom’s deodorant and Buddha pants getting busy in a forest. (Well, maybe that’s just us.) But more people are being careful about what they put in and around their bodies during sex—even non-tree huggers. If your grocery list is green, but you’re […]