For the majority (80%) of pregnant people, some form of pregnancy nausea aka morning sickness is bound to rear its ugly head over the course of those 40-odd weeks of gestation. And for the unlucky few (hi!) it shows up in even more hellish form: as hyperemesis gravidarum. And while HG is much more serious […]
The real reasons you should be eating more tahini
Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen, “offers a richer, more savory flavor profile than your standard peanut butter. And it’s way […]
Wait, Is The Whole 'Skinny Fat' Concept Actually A Real Thing?
The term “skinny fat” gets thrown around a lot these days, but it sounds a little backwards and confusing…right? And let’s face it: The term itself is loaded, contradictory, and shame-y. But metabolism and weight-management experts admit that it does describe a very real health issue. People who might be described as “skinny fat” are […]
The real reason some people need less sleep than others
The next time you try and get by on four hours of sleep, only to end up with a raging headache and the belief that the world is against you, you can blame your parents for that — and it’s not because they mandated you clock up a minimum of eight hours of sleep throughout […]
Can miracle’ low-calorie ice creams really be as good as real thing?
They have as little calories as celery and as much fibre as brown rice – but can these ‘miracle’ ice creams really be as good as the real thing? Most of us find creamy, decadent ice cream utterly delicious and hard to resist New slim-line options often just as dense, sweet and creamy as a […]
Yes, Weather-Related Migraine Attacks Are Very Real
If you’ve ever suspected there’s a connection between your migraine attacks and the weather, you are not imagining things. The migraine-weather connection is real. Whether you’re sensitive to heat, cold, dry air, humid air or changes in barometric pressure, the weather works like any other trigger in that it makes certain people more susceptible to […]
'The View' Co-Stars Get Real About Postpartum Depression at Their Baby Shower
Abby Huntsman of The View and former The View co-host Sara Haines (Strahan and Sara) had a joint baby shower on April 4’s episode of The View — but this wasn’t your ordinary baby shower full of diaper cakes and guess-the-weight-in-jellybeans games. Huntsman and Haines used the public forum to talk candidly about their experiences […]
Taylor Swift’s Mom Is Battling Cancer Again: ‘It’s a Real Problem’
Still fighting. Taylor Swift revealed that her mom, Andrea Swift, is battling cancer once again. The “Delicate” singer, 29, opened up about her mother’s diagnosis — and admitted that her dad, Scott Swift, fought the disease as well — in an essay for Elle magazine Opens a New Window. , which was published on Wednesday, […]
Female ejaculation: What is it, is it real, and are there any benefits?
Scientists do not fully understand female ejaculation, and there is limited research on how it works and its purpose. Female ejaculation is perfectly normal, although researchers remain divided on how many people experience it. In this article, we look at the current thinking on the mechanisms, purpose, and frequency of female ejaculation. What is it? […]
Tess Holliday Revealed the Most Real Thing About ‘Me Time’ as a Parent
Tess Holliday doesn’t hold anything back when promoting body positivity and shutting down unrealistic beauty standards. And she’s equally honest when it comes to the ups and downs of being mom to a toddler—which she recently showed us in the most relatable Instagram post featuring her adorable young son, Bowie. RELATED: Tess Holliday’s Son Hopped […]