While we have identified various sociodemographic variables as factors which modulate vulnerability to menopausal symptoms, no studies (to my knowledge) have looked at how a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) or other traumatic exposures may affect susceptibility to menopausal symptoms. A recent study looked at menopausal symptoms in 2,016 women (40 to 80… Read More »
Losing weight is hard work, but many people who have lost weight may agree that keeping it off can be an even greater challenge. A lack of self-control or a few too many dietary indulgences are often cited as reasons for regaining weight. But a new study in the November issue of BMJ questions this… Read More »
Assuming making out is off-limits is quite common when you are on your periods. And the reasons are many, some find it messy while others are not comfortable enough. But what if I tell you, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy those moments of intimacy during menstruation too? Sounds impossible? Well, it’s not.… Read More »
Photo Credit: Ayurtimes / [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons When it comes to nutritional herbs, there’s one name that is taking the spotlight today: the Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha has been used in the traditional medicine of India (Aryuveda) for thousands of years and it’s well known for its properties to counteract the effects of stress… Read More »
A major cyber event at Atrium Health, an expansive delivery system with more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations, could affect more than 2.6 million patient records. Included in that total are about 700,000 affected individuals whose Social Security numbers were compromised and are being offered credit monitoring services from Kroll. “It is very… Read More »