Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause abnormally long or infrequent menstrual periods, an excess of male (androgen) hormone levels, and follicles on the ovaries, which can prevent eggs from regularly being released. It’s more common and severe in people who carry extra weight. The exact causes of PCOS are unknown,
Month: February 2022
Moms work hard—like, really hard! From pregnancy to the toddler years and beyond, the physical and emotional labor never stops. So when it comes time to treat your partner, sister or pregnant friend to a little something for her birthday or Mother’s Day,, it’s worth pulling out all the stops. One gift that hits the
Many parents find themselves in this predicament at one point or another: Your kid isn’t enjoying sports. Do you push them to keep with it? Or do you let them quit? On the one hand, you want to instill values like perseverance and commitment. But on the other, you don’t want to force them to
There are plenty of great reasons to sign your children up for sports. They’ll learn about teamwork, build leadership skills and develop an appreciation for physical activity. But the youth sports world is not always fun for parents. From the extra laundry and driving to the altered meal schedules and weekends dominated by games, it
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Amazon A non-slip washable doormat from Amazon. Nothing says winter like a trail of mucky, ice salted, melted snow-sludge tracked through your house. An indoor doormat lets you wipe your feet and dry off your shoes after shoveling snow or coming home from work in the slush, before you make muddy prints all over. It
Tirachard Kumtanom / EyeEm via Getty Images Practice more self-love by adjusting these habits. When therapist Lizandra Leigertwood’s friend asked to borrow a large sum of money, she immediately had an answer in mind: no. But instead, she said yes. This hurt both her and the relationship. “Eventually, by me not having healthy boundaries, it
Westend61 via Getty Images Travel and mental health experts share their advice for avoiding these travel stressors. Taking a vacation can be a great way to unwind, but often the way we approach travel makes it anything but relaxing. In fact, many of our vacation habits are quite stress-inducing. “It’s important to remove stressors from
SDI Productions via Getty Images Children often put immense pressure on themselves to win. Parents can help redirect that energy and emphasize effort over achievement. If you’ve ever played sports or other competitive games, you know that losing is tough. Watching your child lose can be just as difficult. But as much as parents may
As the pandemic creeps into its third year, many friendships are looking a little worse for wear: Group chats that were once bubbling with conversation have gone mostly silent. Zoom wine nights lost their luster mere months into the pandemic. And meeting up with friends is a lot more complicated than it was back in
Kim Zier via Getty Images When I was in college, a misguided friend gifted me a tiny baby mouse for my birthday. Surprisingly enough, I fell for this sweet little creature (named Mighty, obviously) who went on to live for many years. First with me, then as my mother’s class pet at the preschool where
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These items are expensive to replace but difficult to clean. Here’s how to rid them of urine, puke, marker, crayon and more. When you have kids, your house becomes a big toilet. Somehow they always find their way to the couch or your favourite rug when they’re about to puke, and over the years you
And other things I learned when my best mom-friend moved away. I was roaming a consignment store last spring, stealing a rare moment for myself, when my friend Hannah called. She was sobbing. “We’re moving,” she told me though her tears, “to the Island.” My mind fogged over. I think I muttered something lame, possibly,
We’ve compiled the most effective ways to pull a stain out of your kids’ wardrobe. As a parent you quickly find out that “dirty clothes” has a whole new meaning. While you previously thought your jeans were filthy after three wears with not a stain in sight, you’re now contending with pint-sized pants decorated with
Asian dumplings are always a savory choice when it comes to choosing something to eat. Choosing Jiaozi means not only choosing a delicious treat but choosing history and a true art form. Jiaozi is a delicious Chinese dumpling that has been satisfying taste buds since ancient China, as far back as the Han Dynasty over
The millennial generation gets the rap for a lot of things, including the recent spike in houseplant trends. If you type into your browser, “Are houseplants a trend?” the results show a resounding yes, including attribution to both millennials and the global epidemic. But contrary to your top search hits, this isn’t a new or
So you want crystals, but don’t know where to start. It’s a growing trend and it seems like everyone has them, but it’s easy to feel lost on how to use crystals. Knowing where to start, what to do with them once you have them, and not feeling included in the trend are all common issues.
Pictures are one of the most important ways that you document moments and memories in your life but what about using photo backdrops as crafting time together as well? Whether you are looking to get the perfect background for your pictures or try your hand at something new and unique when it comes to DIY
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE It is well-known that smoking poses several health hazards. According to research, the younger a person starts smoking, the harder it is to quit the habit. Also, teens who smoke are at an increased risk of falling for alcohol and drug abuse (1). Moreover, statistics show that teenagers who do