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wmnHealthThis medical student built a thriving Instagram community about anxietyBy day, Carly Johnston is a busy medical student, working toward becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist with a focus on perinatal mental…Feb 8Feb 8
wmnHealthMom brain is real — and it isn’t what you thinkThe terms “mom brain,” “momnesia,” and “pregnancy brain” have something in common — they stereotypically label new mothers’ brains as slow…Jan 26Jan 26
wmnHealthHow to harness the power of the vagus nerve for your mental healthMind-body practices can stimulate the vagus nerve — an information superhighway between the brain and the body — and change how we cope…Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023
wmnHealthWhy gender inequality is a hidden driver of dementiaGender biases lead to social inequities that negatively affect women’s health, increasing their risk of developing dementia.Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
wmnHealthWhen someone talks about their mental health, how should you respond?Conversations around mental health are hard. Here’s how to listen and support people experiencing mental health challenges.Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
wmnHealthYour brain’s secret weapon against agingExplore the science behind “cognitive reserve” and its effects on healthy aging.Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023
wmnHealthIs it the winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder?What’s the difference?Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023
wmnHealthFed up with sleepless nights?Many women struggle with insomnia. Here’s why — and what can be done about it.Oct 29, 2023Oct 29, 2023