Exclusive: Chyler Leigh on Why Her Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis Took So Long
Chyler Leigh wasn’t diagnosed with bipolar disorder until her late 20’s — after she’d had three children, and in the …
Why Experts Are Recommending This Sunscreen For Kids
No matter your age, sun protection is important — and the earlier you start this skin-saving habit, the better. So …
Why I Almost Didn't Vaccinate My Kid
I used to be an anti-vaxxer. I was suspicious of pharmaceutical companies, and there was even a time when I …
Why Are Saunas Heart-Friendly?
Saunas are designed for comfort. Here, we get to experience wet or dry heat sessions and as a result, we …
Antibiotic resistance: Why tests are key to arresting the trend
Infections are a leading cause of death worldwide. But widespread resistance to almost all available antibacterials is a reality in …
Why I Told My Kids About My Miscarriage
We were in the grocery store when my miscarriage started. I was scouring the breakfast food aisle for my kids’ …
The Shocking Reason why Your Waistline is Directly Influenced by Your Mind
We all know the drill. In order to get smaller waistlines, we need to watch our diets and work out …
This is Why Mosquitoes Love to Bite You
Do you feel like a mosquito magnet? Do you end up wearing jeans on even the most sweltering summer days …
If adrenal fatigue is ‘fictitious’, why are we so tired?
After six months of feeling “weird” Aimie Rigas went to her GP. She told him she exercised “really well”, slept …
Why Don't Breastfeeding Support Groups Support Quitting, Too?
The online breastfeeding community supports you through thrush, nursing strikes, mastitis, I even saw a local community band together to lend a …
One or the other: Why strength training might come at the expense of endurance muscles
The neurotransmitter brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) acts in the muscle, so that during strength training endurance muscle fiber number is …
Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Over two thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high …
Why marijuana affects different people differently
For some people, marijuana causes a rewarding high. For others, it produces serious psychiatric side effects. Whether a person enjoys …
When it comes to disease, stem cells are a game-changer, scientists say. This is why
Thousands of the world’s leading stem cell researchers are convening in Los Angeles this week to discuss the prospects for …
Why Alexa PenaVega's Second Pregnancy Has Been Harder Than Her First
Not a walk in the park. Alexa PenaVega is close to welcoming her second son, but this pregnancy differed from her …
Why too many fearless people on a team make collaboration less likely
Teamwork is common across society. From schools to multinational businesses, people usually collaborate in groups towards a shared goal. It …
Kelp Jerky Sounds Weird, But Here's Why Everyone Is Eating It
People may claim to love kale now, but the super food wasn’t always a staple among health-conscious foodies. In fact, …
Why a patient may need a companion to speak for them—and the difficult choices they face
When a person whose communication is affected by a developmental disability (like Down syndrome or autism) needs to speak with …