Gestational diabetes impacts about 8% of pregnant women. It develops during pregnancy when the person has not had prior diabetes diagnoses. The main marker of this condition is high blood sugar, which can lead...
Gestational diabetes impacts about 8% of pregnant women. It develops during pregnancy when the person has not had prior diabetes diagnoses. The main marker of this condition is high blood sugar, which can lead to complications at birth and with high blood pressure. If...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs,...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs, discomfort or overstimulation, and learning to recognize these signals takes...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms,...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms, and then there are ones that can prevent the female...
Anxiety and insomnia are inextricably linked. Excess worry often manifests during evenings, making falling and remaining asleep more difficult, while sleep deprivation can worsen anxiety. This negative cycle can significantly impact someone’s overall mental health. Anxiety disorders are among...
Anxiety and insomnia are inextricably linked. Excess worry often manifests during evenings, making falling and remaining asleep more difficult, while sleep deprivation can worsen anxiety. This negative cycle can significantly impact someone’s overall mental health. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the United States (1). Not getting enough sleep can have enormous ramifications on physical and psychological health. If you’re struggling to sleep because of anxiety, worry or fear, here are some of the best steps to help you fall asleep while battling against...
While we’re likely all thrilled that the days are getting longer, brighter and lighter, one of the side effects of this change in season is an increase in pollen and seasonal allergies. These allergies can lead to a buildup...
While we’re likely all thrilled that the days are getting longer, brighter and lighter, one of the side effects of this change in season is an increase in pollen and seasonal allergies. These allergies can lead to a buildup of nasal congestion and sinus pressure, which is never a comfortable experience. Luckily, there are many home remedies you can try to clear the sinuses and nasal passages. Below we’ll take a closer look at some of the best ways you can drain your sinuses to experience some relief this...
