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This New Study Shows Just How Dangerous Our Beauty Standards Really Are
Sarah Jacoby
Jun 6, 2016
Mind
The Dangers Of Romanticizing The Symptoms Of Depression
Sarah Jacoby
Jun 6, 2016
Mind
The Mental-Health Toll Of Weight-Loss Surgery
Sarah Jacoby
Jun 3, 2016
Body
What You Need To Know About Fentanyl
On April 21, Prince was found dead at his home. A medical examiner's report was released yesterday confirming that he died of an accidental overdose o
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Body
Using Pot Is No Worse For Your Health Than Forgetting To Floss Yo...
Although the “Reefer Madness” years may be far behind us, we're still surrounded by marijuana paranoia. However, a new study suggests that
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
What It’s Like To Have Depression When You’re An Optimist
This week on How To Weep In Public, host Jacqueline Novak kicks it up a notch and interviews a real star: her dad. The two discuss how depression has influ
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Sex
How Zika Virus Could Affect Your Sex Life
If your summer vacay has taken you to any areas of the world in which Zika is present, the World Health Organization (WHO) has some news for you: In order
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
What You Need To Know About Getting Tested For Herpes
Herpes is one of the most common STIs out there. Approximately one in six Americans has genital herpes, and Shannon Coffey thought she had it too — u
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Why Chia Seeds Aren’t The Superfood You Think They Are
You've probably heard chia seeds referred to as a “superfood,” and they've definitely got a lot going for them. But considering all t
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why Living Far From Your Job Is Actually Good For You
This article was originally published on May 21, 2015. For many of us, commuting is a daily aggravation. But, new research suggests that there's more
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
The FDA Just Approved This Implant To Treat Opioid Dependence
This week, the FDA announced its approval of a new kind of treatment for opioid dependence: an implanted device. The implant, called Probuphine, is placed
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Nearly Half Of Antidepressant Prescriptions Aren’t For Depr...
At this point, about one in 10 Americans is taking an antidepressant, according to CDC estimates. But a new study shows that nearly half of those prescript
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
Here’s What “Alcohol Poisoning” Really Means
No one goes out with the intention of ending up in the emergency room with alcohol poisoning, but as anyone who went to college knows, these things happen.
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
What You Need To Know About The So-Called “Female Viagra...
The FDA recently approved Addyi (flibanserin), the first female libido drug. And, considering all the sex-enhancing drug options men have had for years now
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
The Effects Of Weight Shaming Start As Early As First Grade
We know that weight stigma — both overt and hidden — can be disastrous for our mental and physical health. But what's especially jarring a
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
How To Prevent — & Treat — This Common Foot Problem
If you've managed to avoid the intense heel pain of plantar fasciitis, we're impressed. In addition to being one of the most common causes of foo
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
What Your Personality Means For Your Sex Life
Sometimes, it seems like everyone's having more sex than you are. But, in reality, some couples are totally fine with fewer intimate nights together.
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Drag Star Hamm Samwich On Finding Your Perfect Diagnosis
Figuring out your mental-health quirks is often unnecessarily boiled down to a hunt for a diagnosis that fits. While those fancy clinical words are a chanc
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Sarah Jacoby
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Body
The Shocking Thing We Don’t Tell Young Female Cancer Survivors
As if having cancer weren't bad enough, undergoing treatment for the disease can have a profound effect on fertility. But even worse than that is the
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
How Jennie Runk’s Cat Helps Her Deal With Social Anxiety
Jennie Runk certainly isn't afraid to put body positivity in the spotlight. In fact, she recently Instagrammed her unapologetically squishy belly. But
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Julie Klausner Explains What It’s Like To Be On The “...
Anyone with depression will tell you that the disorder can “clog” or “fog” your mind. But as comedian Julie Klausner explains in th
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
This Is The Weird Bodily Process That Causes Hiccups
Hiccups are equal parts annoying and mysterious. They often seem to show up out of nowhere and stick around for as long as they please — but why? And
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
How Much Does Endometriosis
Really
Affect Fertility?
Endometriosis — in which the cells of the endometrial lining grow outside of the uterus — is one of the most commonly-cited factors in infertil
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
5 Unexpected Health Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
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Fitness
This Shoelace Hack Could Change Everything
This post was originally published on May 11, 2015. There's nothing worse than having to give up your running groove because your poor feet have falle
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
How Lena Dunham Falls Asleep When She’s Anxious
Whether we're staying up way longer than we'd like or waking up in the middle of the night, most of us have a hard time getting the sleep we need
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
The U.S. Has Now Seen Its First Penis Transplant
Update: Thomas Manning, the first recipient of a penis transplant in the U.S., was finally allowed to leave the hospital on June 1. Continue to our origina
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
No, Watching Porn Is Not Going To Make You Religious
This week, the internet has latched onto a new study suggesting a link between the amount of time we spend watching porn and how religious we are. “W
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Sarah Jacoby
Health Trends
Abortion Rates At An All-Time Low In Developed Countries
As the many debates over reproductive rights continue to rage in the U.S., new research shows that the developed world has actually hit its lowest rate of
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Sarah Jacoby
Sex
How Your Body Image Affects Your Relationship Satisfaction
Feeling great about your body is, of course, an extremely important thing on its own. But new research shows that the way we feel about our bodies is also
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Sarah Jacoby
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