Do you take your smartphone into the bathroom with you? Those few minutes alone may seem like the perfect time to catch up on social media, er, the latest news. But all that swiping can lead to more time spent sitting on the toilet. And that can lead to hemorrhoids — painful, swollen veins or […]
English Sara Ghandehari, M.D., hizo la revisión médica de este documento En Estados Unidos, el cáncer pulmonar es la causa principal de muertes de personas de todo género. Antes se consideraba frecuentemente que el cáncer pulmonar era un trastorno de hombres fumadores porque los hombres fuman, en general, más que las mujeres y fumar es […]
Español Medically reviewed by Sara Ghandehari, M.D. In the United States, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer deaths in people of all genders. In the past, lung cancer was often thought of as a male smoker’s disease because men smoke at higher rates than women, and smoking is the leading risk factor for […]
If you’re sick of hearing about all the ways technology is bad for us, here’s some good news to consider: Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are among the latest digital health products helping to increase access to quality healthcare. PDTs and digital therapeutics in general are used to help prevent, treat and manage a range of […]
Orgasms are the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do they spark joy in IRT, orgasms can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety and strengthen your pelvic floor among other sexy health benefits. Unfortunately, the big O can be elusive for some of us. This can be especially true for women and people assigned female […]
Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a pivotal role in children’s development. It provides them with a wealth of knowledge, fosters creativity, enhances language skills, and offers numerous other benefits. Intellectual Development: Cognitive stimulation: Reading challenges children’s minds and helps them develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Knowledge acquisition: Books offer children a […]
There are several negative effects of kids spending too much time on electronics. Some of these effects include: 1. Physical health problems: Spending too much time sitting and staring at a screen can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which can result in obesity, poor posture, and weakened muscles. 2. Poor social skills: Kids who spend […]
We all have different upbringings and depending on what type of environment we are in can affect the way we communicate. In this day and age, we have to work hard to communicate with our teenagers. Three top ways to improve Communication strategies: Which one are you best at? As a mom of two teens […]