Forming friendships is like dating… but worse. Or more difficult? Or just profoundly different. We all know or have experienced the stories of how hard it is to find someone to connect with romantically – there are dating apps, speed dating sites, dating coaches, online courses, and professional matchmakers. Even with those tools, we know […]
You may have heard the term “andropause” – or the more common term of “male menopause – bounced around lately. But what exactly is it? Is it the same as menopause, but for men? And do all men go through it? In this article, we’ll dive into what this mysterious andropause term means, explore the
Makeup is a great tool to express our creativity and boost our confidence. And even though there is no right or wrong way to apply makeup – it’s all about how it makes you feel – there are tricks you can do to emphasize or deemphasize certain characteristics and features. Here is your ultimate guide
Recently, we highlighted the role of nurses as part of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day. Now, we’d like to continue that celebration and focus on the role of nurse practitioners. You’ve probably heard the title, but what exactly do they do? And how does their work differ from that of a registered nurse?
Checking vitals. Soothing a sick child. Performing critical life-saving procedures. Without a doubt, nurses are a critical component of our healthcare system. Each year, we honor their strength, tireless efforts, and unwavering commitment to humanity by celebrating National Nurses Week, which includes National Nurses Day in the U.S. and International Nurses Day worldwide. What is
Sexual health and mental health are closely intertwined, and for adolescents just beginning to explore their sexuality, this relationship can be particularly challenging. As a parent wanting provide the right amount of parental guidance without being overbearing, sexuality and sexual health can be awkward conversations to have with your child. But if approached with honesty
Whether they’re being talked down to, assumed to be technologically illiterate, or other demeaning assumptions, older adults in general face more discrimination as they age than their younger counterparts. On top of these ageist burdens, older women experience additional challenges that older men (typically) don’t. In this article, we’ll explore some of these challenges and
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our stance on tattoos and piercings. 50 years ago, inking your body or having multiple piercings was seen as something done only by criminals or motorcycle gangs. 20 years ago, body art grew in popularity but still wasn’t okay to display in the workplace. Today, it’s
Menopause is not a bad word. In fact, it’s a word we should be screaming from the rooftops. Menopause is a time that we should be celebrating! For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women who are changing how we see menopause. 1. Emma Thompson In 2014 while accepting the best actress award for
Conversations about menopause are emerging in a critical space: the workplace. Menopause may be a time of great transition (the last one, at that), but for many women, it can also be a time of liberation. Before, during, and after menopause, women thrive as entrepreneurs and experienced mentors. Today we’re shining a spotlight on the
Ever feel like it’s impossible to make new friends as an adult? Between busy work schedules, shuttling kids or grandkids to and from events, and other obligations, we often don’t have the time or energy for social interactions. Or, if we’re retired, we may have too much time on our hands, feel isolated, and don’t
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated each year on February 11. In 2015, the United Nations selected this day to promote and celebrate the involvement of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). What is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? On
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