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April 2016. I woke up in a hospital in Paris, with the intermittent beeping of machines providing a consistent and needed calm amidst the flurry of voices. The words spoken around me hovered in a cloud of foreign disarray, and in a matter of seconds, the comfort I had been building with the language and […] More
All the single ladies: how many times has someone said something cringe-worthy to you right after a break-up? Put your hands up; we’ve been there. Surviving the end of a relationship is not for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t help that being single is heavy with expectation. You’re either supposed to be constantly […] More
The Department of Health has done really well in keeping the public up to date with the state of COVID-19 in the country, but what if you could get most of the information you need straight from your phone without having to rummage through news websites and social media? In that case, it would seem […] More
Call me crazy, but I’ve always tried my best to feel grateful for tough times. Every job interview that didn’t pan out and every relationship that ended opened up the opportunity for bigger and better things. However, there are some times where it feels selfish, wrong, or impossible to look for a “silver lining.” Sometimes […] More
After a tropical vacation with salty margaritas and greasy fried foods, you’re probably not surprised to wake up feeling a little extra puffy (so #worthit). When it’s that time of the month, some extra bloat is as reliable as Rihanna serving up lewks on the red carpet. But what about when you’re so uncomfortably bloated […] More
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been baking up a storm the past couple months. My KitchenAid mixer cannot handle any more banana bread batter, baking cookies is currently my favorite stay-at-home activity, and whipped coffee has become my new norm. Yes, I have a serious sweet tooth (just ask my mom how many […] More
With just under 100 patients with a confirmed diagnosis in South Africa, it’s very possible that you’ve never heard of hereditary angioedema (HAE). But it can take an average of 13 years for a patient to receive the right diagnosis and treatment, which is why awareness around the disorder is vital. What exactly is HAE? […] More
If you’ve ever had problems falling (or staying) asleep, you’re likely familiar with using melatonin — a.k.a., the supplement form of your body’s sleep hormone — to help you doze off. But here’s something you might not know: There’s actually *another* supplement out there that could also help you get some sleep — in fact, […] More
