We’ve all heard about how important it is to up our H20 intake, but on a hot summer day, you probably need even more water than you’re drinking. That’s why it’s easy to get dehydrated and not even realize it. Staying hydrated is crucial because every part of our bodies, from tissue to cells, need […]
To protect kids and teens from firearm harm, answer these question first, experts
Firearm injuries kill more American children and teens than anything else, except automobile crashes. But research on how those injuries happen, who’s most likely to suffer or die from one, or what steps would prevent them, has lagged behind research on other causes of death in young people. Meanwhile, firearm deaths among people age 19 […]
Women Can Tell You're Insecure if You Do These Things
As we continue to have more complex conversations about what it means to be a man today, the more our old-fashioned ideas of masculinity come into question. In a recent thread on Reddit, women started sharing some of the things that they’ve noticed straight guys do that are meant to show how manly they are… […]
These Are the ONLY Items Your Newborn Needs
When I was pregnant with my first baby 12 years ago, my list of baby necessities was out of control. Like many first-time moms, I thought I had to have everything if I wanted to do parenting right. I quickly discovered that there’s no such thing as “doing it right,” that a top and tail wash […]
These Children's Books Featuring Adopted/Foster Kids Will Make You Cry
Talking to children about adoption and foster families can be difficult for all parties involved. What we say, and how we say it, can shape adopted and foster kids’ experiences and have a lasting impact on their mental and emotional health. Thankfully, there are many children’s books featuring adopted or foster kids that can teach […]
Have you gone vegan? Keep an eye on these 4 nutrients
There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier, to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter what the reason, many people find it difficult to meet the nutrient intake targets for specific vitamins and minerals while on a vegan diet. These include vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and […]
Boost your emotional well-being with these eats.
Feeling a little blah? We get it. At one time or another, we all feel a little off our rhythm, out of step and kinda blue. Whether it’s because you had a rough week at work, a fight with a bestie, or a break up with a significant other, there are ways to naturally kick the doldrums […]
Surprise! These Celebs Secretly Welcomed Babies
Jessica Chastain and Rashida Jones recently welcomed children under the radar, joining a long list of celebrities with “secret” babies. Scroll down to learn about their covert additions — and to get the skinny about other stars whose pregnancies went undetected. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach After the Lady Bird director and the While We’re […]
The Scary Reason These Cancers — Which Usually Affect the Elderly — Are on the Rise in Millennials
Cancer is far too common. The disease affects millions of Americans each year and is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. But a new study found that millennials are being diagnosed with the condition at an alarming rate — and cancers fueled by obesity are on the rise. The study, conducted by the […]
Eat, time of day, weather: these are the most risky moments of a heart attack – Video
Each year, over 280,000 women and men in Germany have a heart attack, and 60,000 of them survive him. The fatal heart attack in certain moments very often. Cardiologists have noted it time and again: An overloaded or already damaged heart to certain times of Day, weather conditions and life situations, especially to quickly. 1. […]