Reduced sexual desire is a common problem for women—particularly women going through menopause or experiencing periods of intense stress. Libido is not something you can control. Your hormones and mental state have major influences on whether or not you’re in...
As you age, taking care of your brain, and memory, in particular, becomes increasingly important. Staying sharp isn’t as simple as doing a puzzle every day—a lot of things contribute to your brain’s power to learn new things and store...
Selecting a shampoo isn’t always easy. With tons of products lining the shelves, each with its own set of proposed benefits, how should you know which one is the best for your hair? One of the ways you can narrow...
In today’s “always-on” climate, stress is an extremely common phenomenon. Work, family, hobbies, finances and more tend to pile up and weigh on us, and we all have a friend who could use a little more relaxation and self-care once...
As if going through significant bodily changes isn’t stressful enough for menopausal women, another very common side effect of menopause is brain fog. Cognitive impairment at an older age can be scary. You may be wondering, “Is it an early...
Some friends are really hard to find gifts for during the holiday season. Some people might have eclectic tastes, while others seem to have everything they could want. But one versatile gift idea a lot of people don’t think about...
Inflammation is a natural bodily process that aids in the healing of wounds or injuries. We need inflammation to occur when we get hurt so our tissues can heal and our white blood cells fight off infection. Unfortunately, inflammation can...
People may choose to follow a cruelty-free diet for a variety of different reasons. You may choose to go cruelty-free as a form of activism against animal mistreatment, or you may follow a diet that is considered cruelty-free because of...
Small amounts of hair loss every day are normal—the average person loses around 100 hairs a day because of hair’s natural growth cycle. But if you notice that more hair is falling out than usual, something much more serious is...
For people living in the northern hemisphere, the approach of fall and winter means saying goodbye to long, summer days and welcoming longer nights and shorter bursts of sunlight. The sunrise each morning will continue to get later and later,...
In general, children are known for their distractible, high-energy behaviors. Parents everywhere will undoubtedly have days when they throw up their hands, feeling tired of repeating their requests or chasing their kids around the house. These types of repeated behaviors...
Gray hair is a tell-tale sign of aging and stress—or, at least, that is what society believes. This is why the sight of even a single gray hair can be so distressing—we tend to associate it with negative feelings or...
Flu season is fast-approaching. The fall and winter are when the flu is most prevalent, and millions of people fall ill to it every single year. One of the best ways you can protect your immune system against the flu...
Whether you suffer from something like attention deficit disorder or you’re up to your ears in work and are having trouble staying alert, not being able to focus can be frustrating. Upcoming deadlines and brain fog can introduce new stress...
For all women, menopause is a time of major transition. Once you hit the age of around 50, you are likely to begin experiencing a range of changes that might be stressful or difficult to navigate. In addition to things...
If you’re someone who suffers from insomnia, you may be willing to try just about anything to get a decent night of sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is dangerous for your health and mental wellbeing, but many people with sleep troubles...
A sudden reduction in libido is much more common in both men and women than you may think. A lot of things can alter your sex drive, from illness to hormone imbalances. But, what you may not realize is that...
The end of summer and beginning of fall is a difficult time for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Shorter days, less sunlight and decreased temperatures can wreak havoc on your body and brain, causing heightened feelings of...
Hair loss affects a surprisingly large number of men and women, and the problem is not only due to age. Hair loss can be driven by stress, trauma, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy and birth, nutritional deficiencies, damage and much more. These...