Are you ready to meet one of your body’s most important joints? Place two fingers on the side of your face just in front of your ear and move your mouth. The movement you can feel just beneath the skin is your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which controls jaw function. Like many people, when the temporomandibular joint works correctly, you …

The debate over internet privacy started long before smartphone hit the market. But with the explosive growth of applications and lax privacy protections by some bad actors, the debate has spread to congressional hearings. Recently, a lot of conversations have touched on the safety of period-tracking apps, which many women use to keep up with their personal menstrual cycle timing …

If you have recently noticed a change in your breasts such as feeling firm, ropy or rubbery to the touch, you may have fibrocystic breasts. These changes may seem alarming, especially if there’s pain or tenderness, but they’re normal. Fibrocystic breast changes have been diagnosed in millions of women worldwide. Formerly called “fibrocystic breast disease,” this condition is not a …

It’s normal to feel strong emotions such as anger or bitterness after a difficult interaction or a life-changing event. However, holding on to negative emotions for a long time causes chronic stress. This takes a toll on the body and may contribute to mental and physical health problems. On the other hand, finding a path to forgiveness for yourself and …

Watching your child grow up and prepare for adulthood can be exciting, challenging and potentially overwhelming. After all, there are so many things to think about, such as continuing education, employment options and living independently for the first time. Another important aspect of becoming an adult that is sometimes overlooked is making the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. How …

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), the average American worker spends seven hours a day staring at screens. It’s no wonder so many people are curious about the benefits of blue light glasses.   Yet a recent study indicates blue light glasses are not an effective tool for preventing eye strain.   The Background on Blue Light Sunlight emits all colors …

Women have enough on their plates without adding depression to the mix. However, they’re twice as likely as men to experience depression, and for women who do, this condition can affect them much differently than men. Depression in women can begin at points of major life transition such as starting a family or nearing menopause, and it can often occur …

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that occurs when a person or organization attempts to change the perception, sense of reality or memory of another person or group of people. The term comes from the 1938 play, “Gas Light,” which was later adapted into a movie starring Ingrid Bergman.   In the film, Bergman’s character, Paula, is isolated and manipulated …

Reaching a certain age doesn’t protect you from adult acne, a skin disorder occurring when hair follicles become inflamed due to clogged pores. Common acne can appear on the skin of your face, neck, chest, shoulders and back in the form of pimples or pustules, whiteheads, papules or blackheads. It can also manifest as nodules or large bumps just under …

Think back to when you were a teenager getting ready to go to your first gyn appointment. Did you feel nervous and scared? While those feelings are typical, your daughter doesn’t have to feel that way. Having a conversation before you take her to the gynecologist for the first time can help your teen feel more comfortable. When to Schedule …