I’m going to go a little bit deep on this one, as it is personally a quite timely piece for me to be writing, and it very much hits home. While addiction and alcoholism play a major part in nearly eve…
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How I Travel With Crohn’s Disease
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I have been doing it since I was a little kid visiting family in Egypt. I only get to see them once every few years, so every trip feels like I’m having t…
Finding the Right Doctor for My PsA
I don’t want to brag, but I’ve seen a lot of doctors in my life. Maybe I do want to brag. I am now a self-proclaimed expert on doctors. OK, I’m not really an expert. I’m just like most of you trying t…
How I Sleep Affects My Depression
It’s no secret that depression and sleep are strongly connected. Both ends of the spectrum — sleeping too much or too little — can impact both your physical and mental health in ways you c…
Can Antioxidant Supplements Prevent Heart Disease? The Answer May Surprise You
Do you take antioxidants to prevent heart disease and cancer? Millions of people do. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, beta-carotene, and coenzyme Q10 are among the most common supp…
3 Things Everyone With High Blood Pressure Needs to Know
If you have high blood pressure, you’re probably concerned about getting it under control. And you should be. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease (the leading cause of death) …
12 Myths About Your Hangover
MYTH: Hangovers Are No Big Deal FACT: Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers with brain chemicals — leading to headache, dizziness, and nausea — and sends you running …
14 Things No One Tells You About Aging
Lots of Know-How They’re called the golden years for a reason. Getting older has its perks. For one, you’re good at using what you’ve learned. This is called crystalized intelligence, and it keeps get…
How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Skin
Puffiness and Bloating A night of drinking might make you feel swollen all over. Alcohol dehydrates your body, which could make your eyes puffy. Be sure to drink plenty of water during the day to stay…
Surprising Ways Alcohol May Be Good for You
Know the Limits Before you start a petition to replace the office water cooler with a beer keg, let’s be clear: Alcohol is only healthy in smaller amounts — about 1 drink a day for women (…