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Sexual assault is a tragically common occurrence, one that leaves survivors with an incredible mental and physical burden. To highlight some startling statistics: Every 68 seconds a person is sexually assaulted in the United States alone. More than one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact at some point. In addition, the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey Report found that 47% of participants had been sexually assaulted in their lifetime....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months and older. Now, there’s an even greater incentive for parents to make sure their kids get their shot. A recent study showed that it may reduce children’s risk of symptoms and severe illness if they get COVID-19. Key Takeaways The flu vaccine can’t prevent COVID-19 infection, but it may help to reduce the risk of serious illness....

Where queer is an umbrella term that includes all sexual orientations other than heterosexual, genderqueer refers to gender identities that are not aligned with the gender binary. Genderqueer is an umbrella term used to describe identities outside the gender binary. The term was first used in queer zines in the 1980s and predates the emergence of the term non-binary. Genderqueer can be used to describe a non-binary identity, but it can also encompass fluidity in gender identity or expression....

Even when the person being ghosted reaches out to re-initiate contact or gain closure, they’re met with silence. As you can see, it’s called ghosting because it involves someone essentially “vanishing” into thin air as if they were a ghost. Ghosting is a relatively new colloquial dating term that refers to abruptly cutting off contact with someone without giving that person any warning or explanation for doing so. Signs of Ghosting Ghosting is often obvious, but it can also be a gradual process....

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, nature-based leisure was one of few safe activities for promoting mental health. However, a recently published study in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that racial trauma may serve as a barrier for enjoyment of nature. Key Takeaways Historical trauma may shape beliefs among Black and Indigenous individuals about nature-based leisure and activities.Even participating in the research felt like a transgression to some participants given how unwelcome they felt in nature....

When a baby is at risk of premature delivery, the mother is often given steroid injections to speed up the development of the baby’s lungs. Referred to as antenatal (before birth) steroid therapy, the procedure is very effective in reducing the risk of potentially life-threatening complications and improving the long-term health of these infants. Uses of Steroid Injections Betamethasone or dexamethasone are the two steroids most commonly used in cases of preterm delivery....

Sexual frequency in marriage can change over time, but sex does not have to get boring in a long-term relationship. As the years go by and you get older, your intimate relationship should get better. Sex with your partner can become more satisfying because you know each other’s likes, dislikes, habits, and preferences. We know that life can get in the way. Chores, kids, finances, work, stress, and other issues can put a damper on romance or even contribute to sexual problems in a marriage....

Under the Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers with 50 or more employees must provide a private space for nursing mothers to express breast milk for their babies. Smaller companies (those with fewer than 50 employees) may obtain an exemption from creating a corporate lactation program by demonstrating that having to do so would create an undue hardship. Regardless of the size of your company, it’s to your advantage to help new mothers transition back to work after maternity leave....

Having considerable variation in when you go to bed and when you wake up could increase your risk of depression as much as getting fewer hours of sleep overall, a new study in npj Digital Medicine suggests. Key Takeaways A recent study suggests irregular sleep schedules can increase risk of depression as much as getting fewer hours of sleep overall.Over the long-term, irregular sleep schedules may contribute to insomnia and other health issues....

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that causes cognitive decline. It causes memory loss and difficulties with thinking processes. It can also severely disrupt your ability to function daily. While researchers don’t fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s, some research suggests that genetic mutations could be responsible. This article looks into the signs and symptoms of the condition and how the disease can be inherited. The link between Alzheimer’s disease and genetics means that the disorder can be inherited from a close relative....

People with NPD require that others give them consistent admiration and positive feedback. When this doesn’t happen, it can elicit underlying feelings of shame that trigger an instant angry response and cause them to lash out without considering how it impacts the recipient. Narcissistic rage is a term that was first coined by author Heinz Kohut in 1972 to refer to the tendency for people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) to fly into a rage with what might seem like the slightest provocation or no obvious provocation at all....

A sudden burst of energy before labor is something that many people talk about. No one really knows if it’s a nesting instinct that prepares you to finish getting your house ready for your baby’s birth, or if it’s just a sudden realization that you’re running out of time and really need to get things done. But it can be a sign of impending labor. Not Everyone Experiences Nesting Those who talk about nesting or a sudden burst of energy before labor relay tales of organizing baby clothes, painting rooms, and just generally having more energy after weeks of feeling really tired....

Oliver is a well-known name with a variety of meanings in different languages. The name Oliver is derived from the old Norse name Áleifr, meaning “ancestor’s descendent.” Introduced by the Normans to England, the name also has roots in France. In French, olivier means “olive tree.” It was later associated with the Latin word oliva, which means “olive.” The spelling of the name Olivier changed to Oliver, and it became a common medieval name in England....

When your 12-year-old finally walks in the front door, you don’t know whether to hug them or yell at them. You expected them home half an hour ago, and you were worried sick. “I told you we were working on that group project today!” they defend, as you launch into a lecture. “We had to finish it. It’s due tomorrow!” Your kid has a point, but you are still upset about having to worry....

A post-exercise hygiene routine can be challenging for folks who log their sweat sessions before work or during a brief lunch hour. No one wants to tackle the rest of the day with sweaty, oily, and greasy hair, but your limited number of workout minutes are precious, too. Enter the miracle worker: dry shampoo. Dry shampoo makes it easy to cut your post-exercise locker room time in half, providing a waterless way to refresh your hair in one quick step....

The human pursuit of happiness is one of the most common human searches, but it tends to be an elusive goal as well. Luckily for us, the experience of “happiness” can actually take many forms and result from a variety of behaviors and life circumstances. Research can now point us to concrete ways that we can find or develop these various forms of happiness in our lives. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts...

For most people, there is congruence between affect and circumstance; for example, if you are given the news that a friend has passed away, your reaction would be sadness and tears. Affect refers to the outward expression of a person’s internal emotions. It includes a range of emotional experiences, often described as either positive or negative, and encompasses both moods and emotions. However, for a certain percentage of the population, outward affect does not match the situation that they are in....

What Is Catatonic Depression? Catatonic depression is when catatonia occurs concurrently with depression. Catatonia is a state in which a person experiences marked disturbances in motor activity. Although generally thought of as reduced engagement and activity, it may also manifest as excessive or peculiar motor symptoms. Catatonia can be a part of another mental disorder or medical condition, or it may be categorized as “unspecified.” Unspecified catatonia includes all cases in which there is no major psychotic, affective, or medical disorder that can be diagnosed....

What Is Deadnaming? To deadname someone is to call or refer to them by the name they no longer use, AKA their dead name. The former name is usually their birth name, from before their transition. While technically you can deadname any person who now uses a different name, the term is used in relation to trans, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people, and it is considered a violent act. What Leads A Person on the Trans Spectrum to Change Their Name?...

Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. How long should you try to get pregnant before talking to your healthcare provider? When is it time to see a fertility specialist? It’s easy to become impatient if you don’t get pregnant right away, but it’s also important that you don’t delay asking for help if you think you might have a fertility problem. Here are some signs that it might be time to talk with your provider....