What Is Alopecia?

Alopecia, the umbrella term for conditions associated with hair loss, has various causes and is often treatable. A dermatologist can help identify why you’re losing your hair and prescribe the right treatment for you. Watch the video or read on to learn more about the different forms of the disease. Androgenic alopecia You know it… Read More »

Aaron Hernandez’s Brain Suffered Severe Damage From CTE, Doctor Says

This article originally appeared on Time.com. (BOSTON) — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior, a researcher who studied his brain said Thursday. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the CTE Center at Boston University, said she… Read More »

Aaron Hernandez’s Brain Suffered Severe Damage From CTE, Doctor Says

This article originally appeared on Time.com. (BOSTON) — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez suffered severe damage to parts of the brain that play an important role in memory, impulse control and behavior, a researcher who studied his brain said Thursday. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the CTE Center at Boston University, said she… Read More »

6 Ways a TV Binge Affects Your Body, and How to Fight Each One

The third season of House of Cards just dropped on Netflix, which means all 13 episodes—each about 50 minutes long—are ready and waiting for you to devour. Fan of the show? Well, we have an idea what you’ll be doing this weekend (sitting on your couch, engrossed). And you probably won’t be alone: According to a… Read More »

Miss Washington USA Contestant Hopes Her Disability Will Empower Others

This article originally appeared on People.com. When Madeline Irwin steps onstage to compete for the Miss Washington USA title, she won’t just be standing up for herself. The 22-year-old college student was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (known as AMC), which is a congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. Irwin, who… Read More »

When Is the Beaver Moon?

This article originally appeared on TravelAndLeisure.com. It’s one of nature’s most arresting sights: a full moon slowly rising in the east as the sun sets in the west. Yet few people bother to look at this highlight of the lunar month. November’s full moon is known as the Beaver Moon, or sometimes the Hunter’s Moon… Read More »

If You Struggle to Find Time for Self-Care, These Clever Apps Can Help

Finding time for self-care can be tricky, especially in the always-on, digitally connected world we live in. Even when we mean to relax, there are often distractions like work emails or Facebook messages at our fingertips. But believe it or not, your phone can also be a tool to help you prioritize self-care—as long as you know how to… Read More »