Maternal Death Rates Soared During First Year of the Pandemic, Study Finds
During the first year of the pandemic, the rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. per 100,000 live births increased from 20.1 deaths in 2019 to 23.8 deaths in 2020.…
7 Great Sciatica Stretches and Exercises That Can Help You Feel Better
There’s nothing fun about sciatica. But there are some simple things that can help this common ailment feel a little better: sciatica stretches and exercises. By regularly incorporating stretches for…
The 16 Best Hand Soaps That Won’t Leave Your Skin Cracked and Dry
If you think about how frequently you wash your hands in an average day, you may realize that your soap could use an upgrade. And the best hand soaps should…
Defective Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: 4 Important Steps Every Complainant Should Take
Medical technology advancements provide society with a plethora of benefits, from better care and treatments to healthier lifestyles. Medical devices and new pharmaceuticals undergo a series of rigorous testing and…
This Lower-Body Mat Pilates Workout Will Set Your Glutes on Fire
While you may think of core moves when you hear anyone talk about Pilates, that’s not the only muscle group the exercise modality works—and this lower-body mat Pilates workout will…
Hemp gummies vs. CBD gummies: What to look for and how to buy
Is CBD legal? Hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal federally but still illegal under some state laws. Cannabis-derived CBD products, on the other hand, are illegal…
Nonperformative Yoga Is the Breath of Fresh Air Your Practice Needs
Many of us spend our whole lives performing. Sometimes we don’t realize we’re doing it; sometimes we know but can’t stop – or don’t feel safe enough to do so.…
6 Ways to Prevent and Treat a Receding Hairline
Hair loss is a heavy thing to face. Your hair is a major source of your identity, and losing it can feel like a loss of youth or self-identity. A…
The 15 Best Humidifiers to Combat Seasonal Dryness Without Spending a Fortune
When the weather is freezing, we all tend to crank up the thermostat — which may feel great at first, but dry winter skin and painful sinuses are sure to…
Staying positive during difficult times
To say we’re living through challenging times sounds like both a cliché and an understatement. In recent months, news about the pandemic, economic woes, and bitter political debates have triggered…