Flawless
Well it’s that time of year again, ladies. And no I don’t mean the holidays. Were you one of the over ten million people who tuned in to watch the Victoria Secret Fashion Show last week? If not, you didn’t miss much – just a…
Category Archives: Health Issues
Tis’ the Season
The holiday season is almost in full swing, and that means party invitations and family gatherings. These social events involve shaking people’s hands, exchanging conversation, and eating ample amounts of food. We’ll be among hundreds of people celebrating the holiday cheer, laughing about all that’s…
I Can’t Sleep!
Do you get enough sleep? I know I don’t. I’ve tried everything too; going to bed earlier, exercising, drinking a warm cup of milk, reading, watching TV, etc.! I’m lucky if I get five hours of sleep a night, I’m constantly feeling dazed and confused,…
Learning to Speak Up
Do you ever get a queasy, squishy feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know something isn’t right but you don’t know what it is? Have you ever wanted to tell someone that you’re worried, sad or mad, but didn’t know what to…
New Ruling about Emergency Contraception (EC)
On April 30, 2013, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) made a decision to allow girls who are 15 and older the privilege of buying emergency contraception without a prescription. Up until now girls had to be 17 or older, so this change is significant. But…
Genetic Testing
I’m in a genomics (genetics) class and it’s really changed how I think about certain things. For instance, a couple of days ago we watched a film which was basically about a girl finding out she has a genetic mutation that increases her risk for…
SAD
I don’t know about you, but sometimes during these cold dark days in New England I find myself feeling more sluggish, not as interested as I usually am in activities I love, and even a little bit sad for what seems like no reason. All…
Germs Are Everywhere… Gross!
Have you ever felt like everyone around you is sick? While riding the bus to work today, I noticed the people standing in front of me were coughing and sneezing all over the place. I kept my head down trying to avoid their germs, but…
OTC OC Follow Up
Last month I wrote a blog about how oral contraceptives (OC’s) might be sold as over-the-counter (“OTC”) medications without a doctor’s prescription. A few days later The New York Times published an article about this topic and the use of emergency contraceptives. The article addressed…
Flu Shot Myths
It’s flu season! Catching the flu is common during the winter months, particularly for people who haven’t been vaccinated. Getting the flu shot or the nasal spray/vaccine is the most effective way of protecting yourself against the flu. Despite all of the efforts to increase…