Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

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Breathing in highway air pollution raises your blood pressure, study shows

HEPA car air filters are the new must-have for commuters.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
Pregnant woman lying in hospital bed

CDC report validates women who have been reporting mistreatment and birth trauma for years

"The most happy moment in my life is at the same time the most terrible moment in my life because of what they did to me."

Updated Nov. 30, 2023
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Soccer heading linked to brain changes, study shows

High levels of heading the ball were associated with changes seen in mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Updated Nov. 29, 2023
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I tried the Prenuvo scan—and here’s why more moms should consider a preventive MRI

As someone with multiple sclerosis, it’s hard to put a price on peace of mind.

Updated Nov. 29, 2023
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Does the pregnancy glow really exist?

Science tells us that glowing during pregnancy isn’t just in your imagination.

Updated Nov. 20, 2023
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What to know about having the “tech talk” with your kids

A tech CEO and mom of four shares the importance—and challenge—of doing so.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
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Here’s why roughhousing with your kids is good for them—really

All the noise and pummeling can be a little alarming. But lots of research suggests that regular roughhousing sessions make for happier, more successful children.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022
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Going for a short run comes with big health benefits, studies show

Even more reason to lace up those sneakers.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
sick mom and son on couch families with kids experience more sickness

Why having two kids makes you 8 times more likely to get sick

Plus, a naturopathic doctor shares what you can do to stay healthy.

Updated Sep. 04, 2024
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Feeling stressed? Why experts say scream therapy might be the self-care you’re missing

Elsa may have said “let it go,” but experts are saying to “let it out.” Here’s how scream therapy can help you release pent-up emotions.

Updated Mar. 15, 2023
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To the mama who stays up (way) past her bedtime

These late night hours are my time to be selfish. To think of me—and me only.

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
postpartum mother feeding baby paid family leave health benefits

Paid family leave has big health benefits for mothers and babies, study shows

From reducing postpartum depression to improving breastfeeding duration, new research confirms just how vital paid leave is for families.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
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Swapping beef for chicken in your burrito can have big benefits for the environment, study shows

Simple diet tweaks can mean big reductions in your carbon footprint.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
happy mom and toddler outside - happiness anchors

Mothers are their children’s ‘happiness anchors’

But how can moms create happiness anchors for themselves? The answer: In glimmers and small rituals.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023

KinderFarms is recalling all KinderMed Pain & Fever products

The company is voluntarily recalling the medicine due to “acetaminophen instability”.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
baby dance club

This viral baby dance class to Doja Cat is mesmerizing

The babies seem to think so too!

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
Trans youth prom

Gender affirmation plays a huge role in the mental health of trans youth, new study shows

Trans youth need one thing the most to have better mental health: gender affirmation.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
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