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“The sea is health,” was my mother’s favorite thing to say each summer of my childhood. She’d use it to encourage me to swim and float in the sea—especially during my teenager years when all I wanted to do was sulk under an umbrella on the beach with my Walkman and magazines. It was her … Read more
So we did another retrieval, followed it up with a fresh transfer, and it worked–that’s my son. Then, when he was one, I discovered I was pregnant just as we were ready to do another transfer. I was happy but anxious about the pregnancy, so I was doing ultrasounds every week at work. At nine … Read more
For many people, an upcoming vacation is exciting because it gives them something to look forward to throughout the year. Maybe they get to explore a place away from home or, if they’re traveling with family, perhaps their trip is an opportunity to connect with loved ones. Maybe their vacation is a desperately needed respite … Read more
You’ve probably heard of wand vibrators and G-spot vibrators, but fewer people are familiar with palm vibrators. As their names suggest, these compact vibrators are meant to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand and are usually flexible, soft, and rounded at the edges. This type of vibrator can be more ergonomic for people … Read more
From forest bathing to cold water swimming, getting reacquainted with the natural world has been high on our collective agendas during the past couple of years. And a new fitness trend—that has garnered over 350K views on TikTok—potentially brings this craze to a peak. Say hello to quadrobics, a style of exercising that sees devotees … Read more
To keep your brain health in good shape, you should engage in physical activity as often as you can. “Physical activity is so powerful for our brain,” Dr. Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist and dean of NYU College of Arts and Science, said in an episode of a recent MasterClass series that features neuroscientists and psychiatrists sharing … Read more
Running your fruit and vegetables under the tap isn’t enough to rid them of the potentially harmful chemicals they’re exposed to while growing, due to being sprayed with pesticides. “The ones most commonly used on fruits and vegetables are herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and bactericides,” explains nutritionist Jessica Shand, who has made her “detoxing” routine a … Read more
There’s a reason health-conscious celebs like Madonna, Victoria Beckham, and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by goji berries. The tiny superfruits known as “red diamonds” have a ton of anti-aging health benefits—including more vitamin C than oranges, more beta-carotene than carrots, and more iron than a steak weight for weight. They’re also rich in antioxidants and full … Read more
If I had to choose one ingredient I couldn’t live without, salt would be at the top of my list—it has the remarkable ability to transform even the blandest of foods. Composed of chlorine and sodium, salt has been an integral part of human history, dating back as far as the Neolithic period, when it … Read more
Staying hydrated has become something of a status symbol—just take a look at the Stanley water bottle going viral on TikTok to the “smart” waters lining the shelves in your local grocery stores. And while the old “drink eight glasses of water a day” line has reigned supreme for many years now, Dr Emily Leeming, … Read more
