Category: Lifestyle

  • What You Don’t Know About Gout Could Hurt You

    What You Don’t Know About Gout Could Hurt You

    Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that affects an estimated 9 million people in the United States, and it’s on the rise — especially in women. But gout is still not well understood, leaving many people in the dark about their risks and options. A survey of 1,000 women conducted by HealthyWomen in…

  • Opciones para las vacunas contra el covid-19

    Opciones para las vacunas contra el covid-19

    + Infographic text La vacunación contra el covid-19 es la forma más efectiva que ayuda a prevenir enfermedades graves, hospitalizaciones e incluso la muerte por dicha enfermedad. Las vacunas en general tienen buena tolerancia y pueden darte paz mental de que estás haciendo algo eficaz para protegerte a ti y a tus seres queridos. ¿Qué…

  • Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid

    Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid

    Español + Infographic text Slide 1: Choose to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Vaccinated Against Covid When it comes to vaccines, you have options Slide 2: Get Protected Covid vaccines can protect you from serious illness, being hospitalized and even dying from Covid. That means getting vaccinated can help you — and the…

  • How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday Parties

    How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday Parties

    Politics. Family drama. Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for awkward — and potientially disastrous — conversations. We’ve all been there. Standing in a group of people, looking nice in our holiday best, politely nodding while eyeing the dessert table. Then someone says something completely ridiculous and the next thing…

  • Our “No Butts About It Campaign” Is a Finalist in the Anthem Awards

    Our “No Butts About It Campaign” Is a Finalist in the Anthem Awards

    We’re honored to have been nominated as a finalist in the Anthem Awards Community Voice Awards. In order to win, we need the most votes — and we’re up against some big orgs, so we’ll need your help to win. Please vote for us! Comic: Meg Gets a Colonoscopy I Walked into the ER with…

  • Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

    Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

    Reviewed by Sabra Klein, Ph.D. + Infographic text As of May 2023, 68 million Americans in the U.S. — 1 out of 5 people —- were unvaccinated against Covid-19, had not completed their primary series or had not gotten a booster dose. Now that a few types of Covid-19 vaccines are available, experts hope more…