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Your Body

What Causes Thinning Hair and how to Stop it

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it’s common to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. Any more than this could mean you’re

January 12, 2022

Your Body

Home Remedies to Help get rid of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks, also called striae, happen when your skin changes shape rapidly due to growth or weight gain. They usually aren’t a sign that anything

January 5, 2022

Pregnancy

Is it Safe to Use CBD While Pregnant or Nursing?

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is quickly becoming popular in the health and wellness realm. It’s one of over 120 cannabinoids, or chemicals, found in

December 29, 2021

Sexual Health

Study Finds That Poor Sleep Nearly Doubles Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in Women

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated. Lack of sleep can lead to several health problems and affect a woman’s overall

December 22, 2021

Your Cycle

Home Remedies for Irregular Periods

A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of a period to the first day of the next. The average menstrual cycle is 28

December 15, 2021

Pregnancy

Tips to Prevent Nipple Soreness and Pain From Pumping

Much like breastfeeding, pumping milk shouldn’t hurt. The pump’s job is to gently encourage a milk letdown, then continue suctioning to collect that milk. This

December 8, 2021

Sexual Health

Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. The vagina naturally contains “good” and “bad” bacteria. In cases of bacterial vaginosis,

December 1, 2021

Your Body

How Women Experience Heart Attacks Differently from Men

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, accounting for about 1 in 4 deaths, according to

November 24, 2021

Oohvie News

College-Educated Women More Likely to Have First Child Outside of Marriage

College-educated women are much more likely than ever before to have a first child outside of marriage, a new Johns Hopkins University study finds. Women

November 17, 2021

Your Body

Steps you can Take to Prevent Premature Skin Aging

As you age, it’s natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles. However, sometimes your environment and lifestyle choices can cause your

November 3, 2021

Your Body

Activities to Move More at Midlife

As you reach middle age, it is essential to stay active to prevent the acceleration of aging in your body. According to health and anti-aging

October 27, 2021

Your Body

Study Finds That Women Have a Tougher Time Quitting Smoking Than Men

When it comes to smoking, women tend to puff less cigarettes than men but have more trouble quitting, French researchers report. The study included nearly

September 22, 2021

Your Body

Best Practices for Sunburn Relief

Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. However, even those who religiously slather on the

September 8, 2021

Your Body

Could It Be a Yeast Infection?

A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva. Also called vaginal candidiasis,

September 1, 2021