We all get bloated, whether it’s from excess salt, that time of the month, or eating one too many fattening French fries. But even though bloating is an annoying issue women may face daily, it can also be a symptom of ovarian cancer — and the frightening truth is that not enough women may realize…

We have to admit that sometimes we get a bit envious of preschoolers. As much as they protest taking naps, they always seem to doze off so peacefully. What we wouldn’t give to have a second chance every day to catch up on some sleep! But little did we know, evidence suggests that this used…

If you suffer from splitting headaches that no amount of painkillers can relieve, you need to know how to perform the masseter muscle massage. This natural remedy for headaches is expert approved — and it may even prevent future headaches. According to David Reavy, PT, headaches can often be the result of a tight masseter…

As the Omicron variant continues to sweep through the US, the number of people who haven’t yet caught the disease is dwindling. Many Americans left untouched are wondering not if they will get it, but when. Here’s the big question buzzing around: Should we be deliberately catching COVID-19 to get it over with?   It might…

Kristin Bedinghaus, 35, is a mom of two sets of twins who lives in St. Petersburg, FL. She shared her story exclusively with FirstforWomen.com If you want to know more about the causes and risk factors for strokes, go to the <a href=” http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/ ” target=”blank”>American Stroke Association._ The morning I had my stroke, I…

Whether you are concerned for a loved one whose memory just isn’t what it used to be or are hoping to keep your own brain sharp as you age (or both!), the thought of cognitive decline and all that comes with that can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Today, there…

We all know it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet, but it’s not just our waistlines that can benefit from it. According to a few recent studies, focusing on a more balanced diet that nixes high levels of sugar and fat can help soothe chronic inflammation, joint pain, diabetes symptoms, and more.  Researchers from…

Of all the natural insomnia remedies out there, drinking banana tea for sleep may be the most surprising — but it makes sense why this method is effective at sending you off to dreamland in a matter of minutes. Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about bananas, this magical yellow…

Keeping our bodies healthy as we get older is so important, and this includes our private parts, too. These days, it seems like more and more women are being proactive about taking care of their downstairs region, which is great — but some of these women may be buying vulvar and vaginal products that are…

The undeniably gorgeous (and photogenic!) superfood Blue Majik has been growing in popularity in recent years. Beauty isn’t the only thing that this nutrient-rich ingredient has going for it. Once you learn about all the benefits of Blue Majik, you’ll definitely want a taste. Remember: Always talk to your doctor before trying any new supplement.…