As women, we may think strength and empowerment means going it alone. However, overcoming our physical and mental challenges requires support. And the best people to offer you encouragement on your journey to better health are all around you: your friends.

Our closest relationships provide the encouragement we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Friends can help us sort social media and try out new beauty tips. And there’s nothing better than partnering with a buddy to get fit. The power of friendships to uplift us even in challenging times cannot be overstated.

Mastering women’s health is an intricate balance of monitoring hormones and considering other external factors. Symptoms like acne, irritability, weight gain, weight loss, low energy, and hot flashes can be attributed to changes in hormone levels that inherently happen with reproductive cycles.  

Women lead busy lives, and sometimes, exercise, eating right, and self-care don’t make it into our days. It happens. However, not making these things a priority could be the reason why you’re feeling burnt out and not at your best physically and mentally.

If you’ve yet to explore the relationship between menstruation, appetite, and mental health, you could be missing out on finding effective solutions for the struggles you experience while on your period.

Ignoring your mental health could contribute to an unhealthy appetite. The hormonal changes you experience during menstruation can worsen mental health issues. These are just a couple of ways the relationship between all three manifests itself.

Social media is a great way to stay connected with the people you love. It can also keep you up to date on news, the latest trends, and what’s happening in entertainment. Unfortunately, some of those trends can do more harm than good – especially if you’re a woman.

There is no doubt that the invention of the internet has made it easier to find information than ever before. However, the problem is that anyone can make a website and write whatever they want online. This is a significant problem when people try to self-diagnose a medical issue by reading the medical information that is shared by influencers and websites found from a quick Google search. While there is plenty of factual data, it is far too simple to get confused and actually cause yourself more harm than you would by making an appointment with your doctor.

Today, we will talk a bit about the surge of self-diagnoses in the digital age and why Googling your symptoms could negatively impact your physical and mental health.

There are few experiences more life-changing than becoming a mother. Welcoming your newborn into the world is a time of immense joy and excitement, but it can leave new moms feeling exhausted and insecure.

Postpartum depression is the most common psychological condition following childbirth, with as many as 1 in 7 new mothers suffering from this affliction. While some women suffer minor baby blues, others are plagued by crippling depression and anxiety. There are many ways to treat this condition, and having some solid coping mechanisms always helps—even if you’re not hit with a bad case of the blues post-birth.

Women live with a range of health conditions and wellness needs. For example, 1 in 4 women live with a disability. Ten million experience menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding. And many more go through intimate partner violence.

We all have health needs we must accommodate and wellness goals we’re trying to achieve. But it’s hard to do either when you don’t have a supportive healthcare team, wellness resources, or the confidence to pursue what you need.

Protecting your own health and wellness can be especially empowering. With that self-empowerment, you can build a supportive healthcare team and a list of wellness resources that fuel good health.

Let’s discuss this and how better to protect your health and wellness in more detail below.

The role of a parent is not an easy one. You’re tasked with the impossible responsibility of ensuring everyone’s needs are seen to all the time—often at your own expense.

When you become a parent, your sole focus becomes your children, which can be exhausting. Even as kids grow older and can take more personal responsibility, relearning how to prioritize your own needs can be a strangely difficult process.

The solution is a series of small, consistent acts of self-care that will eventually lead to a happier, calmer, and more balanced life. They may take some effort initially, but the payoff is priceless.

Medical concerns can be among the most stressful experiences. We all rely on medical professionals to help us through this process and provide expert guidance. However, there can occasionally be times that you find you’re not receiving the level of care you deserve. 

There are few things more upsetting than going through a divorce. Sometimes, it may seem like you may never recover. The sadness can be tough to take, and it is completely understandable that you are upset. Throughout your coping efforts, you will need to get back on your feet and restart.

Today, we would like to talk a bit about the grief that you will likely experience after a divorce and the steps that you can take to feel better and reclaim your life once again.

What to look for in health insurance

When you are looking for insurance, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. First, you need to ensure that the plan covers the basics. It includes things like doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs. You also want to ensure that the plan has a good network of providers, which means you will be able to see the doctors and specialists you need. Finally, you want to ensure that the plan is affordable. It includes both the monthly premium and the out-of-pocket costs.

How to find the best health insurance plan for your needs

Step one in finding the best health insurance plan is to assess your needs. It helps if you ask yourself a few questions. First, what are your health care needs? It includes things like doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription drugs. Second, what is your budget? It includes both the monthly premium and the out-of-pocket costs. Finally, what is your preferred provider network? It means that you will be able to see the doctors and specialists that you need. 

To stay upright and on our feet (figuratively speaking), we all need strong bones. They help us move, protect our essential organs, and retain the minerals and nutrients that keep us alive. Without good bone health, people are more likely to experience pain and fractures, which can result in other major physical disorders like limited mobility. The good news is that you can never be late for caring about your bones’ health. Read……

Many of us look forward to the summer months all year round. Whether you’re looking forward to getting outside, swimming, or more exercise, many women tend to get caught up in the busyness that summer brings. Ultimately, we end up putting our healthy summer plans on the back burner, and before we know it, find ourselves at summer parties or lounging in the air conditioning. While summer can be the busiest time of the year, it’s important to prioritize yourself and your health during these warm months.

Are you looking to improve your nutrition but don’t know where to start? Luckily, improving your nutrition doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are seven hacks that you can use to help improve your diet.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause various symptoms for those who experience a period. Mood swings, irritability, cramping, bloating, pelvic pain, and even teen and adult acne are some of the more common symptoms. However, the changes that the body goes through during the menstrual cycle can result in numerous other issues, which primarily stem from the changes in hormone levels.

This article will review some of the lesser-known symptoms that can accompany a period, including what causes them and guidance on relieving them.

While many of us get excited when winter comes around, we also tend to put our physical and mental health on the backburner. Some of us put exercise to the side because it is too cold to run or walk outside. Others get drawn into the many delicious treats of the season and forget to consume a nutritious diet. Then there is the general winter depression or sadness that many of us feel on those dry and gray days. Here are how you can handle them. 

Your hormones are the messengers of many body processes. It travels to your different organs. Different hormones have many roles. For example, they assist in controlling your body temperature. They also influence your sexual and reproductive functions. One of the relevant female hormones is estrogen. Additionally, your hormones help with weight management, fat retention, and metabolism. 

Fat burners are not new to the world of health and beauty. Some people aim to speed up their metabolism. On the other hand, others aim to suppress appetite. An increasing number of people use fat burners nowadays. Fat burners use a combination of ingredients to increase your metabolism and provide you with energy. 

Female anatomy, as we all know, can be a little more sensitive than male anatomy. Do the benefits of fat burners outweigh the risks? Let’s find out.

Mental health conditions are a cause of concern globally. More than three hundred million people suffer from issues like depression. The number is growing, and the last decade saw an eighteen percent jump or fifty-four million new additions.

Research data suggests that air pollution exposure can be one of the chief causative agents for mental illness. It can wreak the earliest damages that can have a long-lasting impact on cognition and mental health.

The major areas that the researchers in this area try to address are: 

It seems that nearly everywhere you look, women’s healthcare issues are in the political spotlight. In 2021 alone, we’ve seen sweeping changes to abortion law in Texas and elsewhere, as well as new laws put in place that eliminate sales tax on period products and similar essentials. And in 2020, Scotland became the first nation in the world to offer period products, free of charge, to every citizen who needs them, the BBC reports.

Yet changes to laws and policies.....

Menopause is that stage in life where the ovaries no longer release eggs and menstruation ceases.  Perimenopause is the natural transition period leading to menopause.  It generally begins eight to ten years before menopause.  For many women, perimenopause begins while they’re in the 40’s, but it can start earlier than that. 

During perimenopause, estrogen levels rise and drop unevenly.......

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-borne illnesses in the U.S. and Europe. Caused by certain species of bacteria, including Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme disease leads to various short-term and long-term symptoms.

Despite being a common bacterial infection, Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose. That is because many Lyme disease symptoms overlap with those of other illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

Managing the symptoms of Lyme disease can be particularly difficult for women. Fluctuating hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle can lead to sudden flare-ups. Symptoms such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and body ache can worsen when a female patient is menstruating.

We live in a fast-paced, progressive society that never stops moving. Part of that pace is due to continuous advancements in technology. Another part is our need to succeed. Many people think that moving quickly equals success. 

Summer is just about the best time of the year when it comes to the plethora of things you can do outside. Despite that, many of us spend time indoors instead and try to unwind from work or family-related obligations.

Instead of letting loose, you can pick up some easy-to-follow, healthy habits which will make you enjoy your summer a lot more. Here’s what you can do to improve your mental and physical health during long summer days.

Living on the go is one of the many unhealthy norms we have today. Waking up at six in the morning to leave for the office at eight. And then coming back home at nine at night to go to bed by one.

And that's not it.

Sadly, there are many causes of insecurities. However, there are ways to overcome them. In this article, we will talk about some of these ways. We've put together a series of exciting ideas to help you get started.

Every person in this world has his/her insecurities – while some are better at dealing with them, others hide them well. We often worry about what people would think about us – whether it is about looks, things that we should not do, failing......