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 …
Reaching the milestone of menopause was quite an accomplishment. Now, you’re experiencing vaginal bleeding once again. Though it’s not typical, bleeding after menopause doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem. Getting it checked out can uncover the cause, help you get it under control and give you peace of mind. Defining Postmenopausal Bleeding Bleeding after menopause can be frustrating. After all, …
If you are one of the many American women who feels mom guilt, it may help to know you’re not alone. What Is Mom Guilt? Mom guilt refers to the feelings of guilt that may come with not being the perfect parent. This can stem from a variety of different situations, such as leaving your child with a babysitter while …
Women of all ages can struggle with body acceptance. Research shows that this is due to a number of factors, including weight, beauty standards set by the media and changes that take place in women’s bodies as they age. The body positivity movement encourages women to accept their bodies as they are and not feel like they must meet certain …
Getting accurate blood pressure readings is like peering into a crystal ball focused on your heart and vascular health. That’s because blood pressure is a reading of the force your blood exerts as it presses against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure is a threat to your: With such essential bodily systems at risk, it’s important to understand …
Imagine you’re living your life, taking care of your health, getting the recommended screening mammograms and periodically performing breast self-checks, and you notice a lump. How worried should you be? In most circumstances, a situation like this means it’s time to make an appointment with your healthcare provider but know that not every lump and bump you feel in your …
Alternatively known as mastalgia, mastodynia or mammalgia, breast pain has many names and descriptors (breast tenderness, stabbing breast pain, breast soreness, just to name a few). No matter what you call it, breast pain hurts, but in most cases, you can alleviate it with home care or a doctor’s care. What Causes Mastalgia? If you’re a female, breast pain kind …
Why Do I Look So Terrible on Zoom? If you spend a good part of your day in virtual meetings or on social media platforms where you see your reflection, you may find yourself drawn to study your digitally enhanced features. For some, that attraction can turn into fixating on perceived physical flaws, which has become common enough to be …
