May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and the impact it has on our overall well-being. Throughout this month, we work to raise awareness, break down stigma, and encourage people to seek support for mental health challenges. In this article, we’ll explore the long-term consequences of […]
Menopause impacts a woman’s whole body. Reproductive changes may attract the most attention, but menopause can affect other bodily systems, too, like your eyes. Menopause and changes to your eyesight often go hand-in-hand, and more awareness can help you take better care of your eyes and recognize symptoms of menopause-related eye conditions early on. Does
Facial skincare tends to dominate the health and wellness market. However, we need to think beyond our face when considering the skincare products we use. The skin on our body, face, and intimate areas all vary in sensitivity and often have different needs. For instance, did you know that the skin around your vulva and
For women in the peri- to postmenopausal years, declining estrogen levels create a changing landscape that affects vulvar and vaginal health. The skin of these delicate structures differs from that in other parts of the body and has different requirements for staying healthy. Here we explore the benefits of continued use of intimate skincare products
March 1 marks National Dress in Blue Day. On the first Friday of March, those who are afflicted with colon cancer – along with their allies and supporters – wear blue to bring awareness to this disease and promote Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Though highly preventable, colon cancer is often a silent and deadly disease. While
Valentine’s Day: A day to celebrate our significant others via grand declarations of love, usually over a scrumptious meal and perhaps a bottle of wine. Taking a day to celebrate the love we share with our partners is great. But what about a day to celebrate the love we have for our friends? In a
‘Red flags’ in a relationship are considered warning signs that indicate unhealthy and toxic behavior. Red flags can be subtle or overt and can either be a personality trait or how the person reacts to a situation. Self-awareness around red flags and possible toxic behavioral traits can help you stay safe in your relationship. Here
As you enter perimenopause, your fertility declines, and it might seem that sexual health should become less of a priority. However, even (and particularly) in this phase of life, it’s just as important to be aware of reproductive health risks as during your reproductive years. The good news is that, contrary to the dramatic physical