In what may be the most obvious study ever, researchers at the University of Michigan determined that moms of fussy babies are almost twice as likely to experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression. I could have told them that for free. I was the mother of a fussy baby. I was 4 weeks postpartum […]
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Lady Gaga’s Foundation to Provide Mental Health First Aid Training to Teens
Lady Gaga is known for a lot of things. Born Stefani Germanotta, Lady Gaga is a singer, songwriter and actress who has been topping charts for years and most recently has received critical acclaim for her lead role in “A Star is Born.” Although predominantly a performer, she is also known for her advocacy work […]
‘Heartbeat Bill’ Outlaws Abortion Before Women Know They’re Pregnant
People in the South are fired up after learning that Georgia Senate has approved House Bill 481—a proposal that would outlaw abortions once a doctor detects a heartbeat in the womb (typically around six weeks). Under current Georgia law, abortions can be performed until 20 weeks of gestation, but if this new legislation is signed […]
24 Relatable Tweets About Working on Your Fitness
Exercise is good for our health… or so they tell us. Getting more exercise is one of my personal and perpetual goals, one that I commit to often and complete never. Like many people, I tell myself that the issue is time. “If only I had more time to exercise,” “I have no time to […]
There’s A Wine And Cheese Marathon So I Guess I’m A Runner Now
They say you can accomplish anything with the right motivation. I have no idea who “they” are, but whatever, it doesn’t matter. What matters is there’s wine. And cheese. Together. In the south of France. And if that’s not enough to make you want to run a marathon, I don’t know what is. The Marathon […]
4 “What the F**k!?” Health Trends for 2019
The world we live in today exposes us to a toxic slurry of chemicals, genetically modified Frankenfoods and a veritable smorgasbord of low vibe bullshittery. In a quest to get healthier, many folks will hop on literally whatever bandwagon that rolls by claiming to detox their lives, leaving them as pure and pristine as Gwyneth […]
Major Study Finds MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has confirmed, yet again, that the MMR vaccine for mumps, measles, and rubella DOES NOT cause autism. I’ll say it again just in case those in the back didn’t hear me. VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM. The study of 657,461 children, born between 1999 and 2010, […]
5 Things the Pregnancy Books Don’t Tell You
By Samantha Flaherty If you’re a first-time mom-to-be, congratulations! You are a goddess. A wonder. A unicorn. You’ve meticulously tracked your baby’s progress each week. You’ve taken your vitamins and avoided soft cheeses. You’ve even given up your beloved sushi. Now, you’re probably focused on your next steps: childbirth and motherhood. You may be signing […]