Back in 2012, Longwood, Florida-based Impower was a small behavioral health agency that focused on home- and school-based care for individuals in the child welfare system. THE PROBLEM The behavioral health provider organization’s services were limited, provider shortages were severe and wait times were over two months for new patients to receive initial treatment. President… Read More »
If lifting weights is like a powder keg, then plyometrics (plyos) are the match that lights the fuse. Explosive exercises that use the muscles’ stretch reflex to build power, plyos are a staple in sports training. “They put athletes’ strength work to use,” says Zach Even-Esh, a strength coach and author. “Otherwise, they become what… Read More »
While we have identified various sociodemographic variables as factors which modulate vulnerability to menopausal symptoms, no studies (to my knowledge) have looked at how a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) or other traumatic exposures may affect susceptibility to menopausal symptoms. A recent study looked at menopausal symptoms in 2,016 women (40 to 80… Read More »
Assuming making out is off-limits is quite common when you are on your periods. And the reasons are many, some find it messy while others are not comfortable enough. But what if I tell you, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy those moments of intimacy during menstruation too? Sounds impossible? Well, it’s not.… Read More »
Emily CappielloNov 27 You know you should get a flu shot, but do you know what kind? Yep—there are a bunch, and getting the wrong one could leave you exposed. Image-Point-Fr/Shutterstock Most people go in for a flu shot expecting they’ll get just that: An injection that protects against the flu. As it turns out,… Read More »
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed, now’s the time because Parachute’s Cyber Monday deals are legit. SHOP PARACHUTE HOME’S CYBER MONDAY SALE NOW The luxury bedding store with a cult following is offering 20% off everything from now through the end of the day when you use the code “SALE18.” So, you can… Read More »