In addition to Cervical Cancer Awareness, January also brings National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is an eye disease that has been affecting many Americans. It could lead to blindness if not detected early. However, the group that has become one of the most at-risk are women over the age of 40. In this week’s post,… Continue Reading
Freelance Natural Healthcare Writer and Women's Health Blogger
What Barriers Black Women Face Concerning Cervical Cancer Screening
This month of January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This is a condition that’s affecting many women today. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year about 13,360 new cases will be diagnosed. That’s why all women must be screened for this condition. Unfortunately, there have been some barriers to cervical cancer screening causing most… Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Choosing a Pescatarian Diet for Your Heart Health
Many people choose to follow various diet plans, including vegetarian and Mediterranean diets. However, many people have been choosing a pescatarian diet for their heart health. Before deciding if this is the best route for you to take, consider examining the four benefits of choosing a pescatarian diet for your heart health. What is a… Continue Reading
How to Create Sustainable Healthy Habits to Improve Mental Health This Year
At the beginning of the year, many people focus on assessing their goals or building new habits to improve their lives. Creating new habits could not only help you physically, but it could help you mentally. In this post, you’re going to learn how sustainable healthy habits can benefit your mental health, what type of… Continue Reading
Start the New Year with These 4 Easy and Nutritious Soup Recipes
The beginning of January usually brings us cold temperatures, especially if you live in the Midwest like myself. This leaves many people wanting something warm and delicious like a big bowl of soup. There are plenty of simple healthy soup recipes to try for the new year. But rather than share a laundry list, here… Continue Reading
My 5 Favorite Good News Blog Stories of 2024
Now that we’re almost at the end of 2024, I think it’s time for me to recap some of my favorite stories for this year. I chose these five stories based on positive reactions from social media, but I also personally liked them. Here they are, in order from the fifth best to number one.… Continue Reading
Why Self-Care Will Always Matter for Women in a Fast-Paced World?
No disrespect to men, but we, as women, are the hardest-working people in the world. We are mothers, wives, caregivers, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, etc. We are also employees and business owners. Fulfilling all those roles in our everyday life could sometimes become so overwhelming, that we start to forget about our self-care. That’s why… Continue Reading
How Caregivers Can Protect Their Mental Health Against Burnout
About 1 in 3 adults in the United States are caregivers. As the population ages, the demand for new caregivers starts to grow. However, many of them have experienced extreme burnout. Because of this, caregivers must protect their mental health and well-being before helping someone in need. If you’re a caregiver who needs some support,… Continue Reading
