Category: Healthy Body

[ad_1] From doctor’s appointments to prescriptions to cost barriers, getting reliable, effective contraception hasn’t always been an easy process. But all that is changing today, as Opill—the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill—begins hitting shelves at stores across the country. The pill is one of the most popular forms of contraception and has been used…

[ad_1] When Letícia Soares came down with COVID-19 in April 2020, her life veered off course. Soares, who was studying the evolution of wildlife diseases for her postdoc in Canada, was bedbound for 32 days. Extreme fatigue and other symptoms worsened over the following year, leading to a long COVID diagnosis that—to this day—has kept…

[ad_1] Picture this: Your favorite song comes on and you turn the volume all the way up on your AirPods. When the song is over, you hear ringing in your ears. This is actually a pretty common experience called tinnitus, which goes away quickly and on its own. But tinnitus that’s consistent can be from…

[ad_1] Your pelvic floor—the basket of muscles that sit at the bottom of your pelvis—is one of the hardest-working muscle groups in your body. So when something’s not right, say, when your pelvic muscles are tight or weak, you’ll likely feel it. A weak pelvic floor can manifest in many ways, including urinary incontinence, constipation, painful…

[ad_1] Whether you’ve got the beginnings of that scratchy feeling or it feels like there are legit knives lining your neck, your main mission right now is the same: to find a soothing remedy for your sore throat. After all, depending on what’s going on, a sore throat can persist for a while. Most of…

[ad_1] Detoxes and cleanses that promise to help you shed extra pounds, feel more energetic, and “get rid of toxins” have been around for ages. One that’s been popularized in recent years by self-pronounced “wellness gurus” is called a colon cleanse—also known as a colonic. But are colonics safe? And does your gut even need…

[ad_1] Having a heart attack can drastically change the course of your life. Once you recover at the hospital, you’ll have to meet up with a cardiologist regularly and implement lifestyle changes that nurture your heart. Despite these positive steps, it’s still possible your life expectancy post-heart attack will change, especially depending on your age.…

[ad_1] If you’ve had a urinary tract infection (UTI) before, you’ve probably turned to home remedies—alongside antibiotics—to help prevent UTIs from ever returning. One of those remedies was likely cranberry juice. Turns out, the tart, red drink helps reduce bad bacteria in your urinary tract. But there are a number of other health benefits of…

[ad_1] When you’re dealing with a cold or a sore throat (’tis the season!), you probably have a few tried-and-true remedies up your sleeve for just such an occasion. Tea with honey, chicken soup, sinus rinses, mainlining zinc tablets… there are a lot of options out there to help make having a cold slightly less…

[ad_1] Australia is often considered to be the “barefoot capital of the world.” As someone who was born and bred Down Under, I grew up seeing many people walk around without shoes (myself included), particularly in parks and on beaches. But in recent times, barefoot walking has been taken to another level, with some social…