Pregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns
Just feeling that there's someone out there she can count on can help a mom-to-be
Domestic Violence Isn’t About Just Physical Violence – and State Laws Are Beginning to Recognize That
Intimate partner abuse isn't about just physical violence. It's about domination and control.
Treating Covid-19 Patients in the ICU Nearly Broke Me, But Now I’m Stronger for It
There were days I was so sad and afraid that I wanted to give up on nursing. Now I know I'll never quit.
Popping Toys, the Latest Fidget Craze, Might Reduce Stress for Adults and Children Alike
If you've ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you've used a fidget item
What Causes Miscarriages? An Expert Explains Why Women Shouldn’t Blame Themselves
About 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy loss. Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows.
Family Meals Are Good for the Grown-Ups, Too, Not Just the Kids
Eating alone is associated with an increased likelihood of skipping meals, lower intakes of nutrients, reduced energy and poorer nutritional health
Self-Care Is Important at Every Age
Practicing self-care can boost your physical and mental health
Hospitals Are Allowing Medical Students to Perform Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women — Without Their Consent
It's 2021, and women are still being treated like property in this outrageous practice
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Depression?
An Indiana University researcher has identified biomarkers that provide clues about a patient's mental health. It could lead to a breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment.
Domestic Violence Calls for Help Increased During the Pandemic – but the Answers Haven’t Gotten Any Easier
Doctors call the surge in intimate partner violence "a pandemic within a pandemic"
At What Age Are People Usually Happiest? New Research Offers Surprising Clues
In an ongoing study, most of those interviewed seemed to recognize that they were happier in their 30s than they were in their 20s — but there are caveats
Here’s How to Help Your Kids Break out of Their Pandemic Bubble and Transition Back to Being With Others
Whether just comfortable at home or nervous about leaving, kids may need extra support to get back out there.
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