Affecting an estimated 280 million people around the globe, depression is an incredibly common condition that can range from mild to severe (via World Health Organization). According to Healthline, symptoms of depression vary from person to person and may include…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consuming an average of about two cups of fruit per day, depending on your age. A cup of fruit could include a banana, a cup of blueberries, or seven slices of mango. Although these fruits are…
Edith Eger has experienced some of the most horrific trauma imaginable. She was a teenager in Hungary during World War II, and her entire family was sent to the infamous Nazi death camp, Auschwitz. Eger survived nearly a year of…
Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay Trying to get pregnant can put strain on even the strongest relationships. All the details involved in trying to conceive, all the waiting and wondering, and the disappointment of negative pregnancy tests adds up over time…
If you’ve had a personal experience with panic attacks, you’ll know that they can be debilitating and disruptive to your daily life. Panic attacks, according to the Mayo Clinic, are sudden episodes of extreme fear that arise even when there…
As an expert on sex and specifically sex work, WeezyWTF has seen firsthand how society’s attitudes about sex and sexuality impact people’s physical and mental health. In fact, that’s why she became a sexpert. After Weezy started her podcast “WHOREible…
Have you ever gotten a new job, a new car, or even a new relationship that you really wanted, only to find that your initial glee over that new exciting thing in your life quickly fades before it’s on to…
Just like your facial features and the color of your hair, your risk of developing disordered eating may be linked to your genetics. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder hallmarked by episodes of uncontrolled binge eating, or overeating, followed by…
Trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder, has both physical and mental symptoms (via the Mayo Clinic). It usually develops during early adolescence, characterized by repetitive, irresistible urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas. Symptoms can also include a…
If you are living with ADHD – or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — you’re not alone. The condition, which typically originates in childhood but can be diagnosed at any age, impacts millions of children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states…