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Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the Risks

Today, more first-time moms are in their 30s and 40s, compared with the average age decades ago. But with later pregnancies come extra risks. Once you reach your mid-30s, the odds of premature birth, low birth weight, miscarriage, and birth defects rise. Older moms are also more likely to have pregnancy complications such as diabetes… Read More »

All You Need to Know About Knee Scooter

What is a Knee Walker? A roll regarding Walker may be a wheeled walker device that allows you to weight the load off your lower extremities so as to help you within the healing and/or waiting method. This device permits you to “roll about” whereas giving your injured leg or foot some support to prevent… Read More »

Medical News Today: Hot tub folliculitis: Everything you need to know

Hot tub folliculitis, or pseudomonas folliculitis, is a skin infection that results from bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The infection is usually the result of using poorly maintained hot tubs. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms of hot tub folliculitis, as well as what it looks like and how to treat it. Causes… Read More »

What to know about bipolar disorder and sex

Bipolar disorder causes a person to experience intense shifts in moods, sometimes from a manic state to a depressed state, for example. These shifts can occur with changes in sexual desire, confidence, or sexual function. Though the symptoms vary from person to person, bipolar disorder can disrupt several aspects of a person’s life, including their… Read More »

It’s OK to Not Know Why You’re Depressed

Giving light to the source of depression through therapy, lifestyle changes, and support systems makes finding relief easier. February 28, 2019 by Sarah Fader Leave a Comment It’s okay to not know why you’re depressed. People go through depressive episodes in life and sometimes we know why we’re sad and sometimes we don’t. There is… Read More »

CBD Is Everywhere, but Scientists Still Don’t Know Much About It

Cannabidiol, or CBD, a nonintoxicating component of the marijuana plant, is touted as a magic bullet that eases pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression. Salves, sprays, tinctures and oils containing CBD are marketed as aphrodisiacs that boost desire; as balms for eczema, pimples and hot flashes; and even as treatments for serious diseases like diabetes and… Read More »