Health-fitness
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I Started Snacking Differently at Work and Got WAY More Productive
Here's what happened when I ate approximately 50% less sugar at the office.
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I Hate Social Situations—Help!
Our resident psychiatrist helps even the most socially anxious feel comfortable and confident.
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My Drug Overdose Saved My Life. Now I'm Saving Others.
Sarah Gad was in medical school when she was first prescribed opioids. Countless jail stints and one overdose later, she found the treatment that helped her get sober.
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Self-Care Ideas, Courtesy of Our Editors
Get inspired to do something nice for yourself by learning 'Marie Claire' editors' self-care routines—whether it's curling up with a great book or using a life-changing Instant Pot.
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I Was One Of The Top Doctors In My Field. I Was Also An Opioid Addict.
Opioids have become a full-blown national crisis of epidemic proportions, killing 130 people each day. Drug overdose is now the number-one cause of death for Americans under 50. One doctor at the top of her game—who knew the risks better than anyone—almost became another statistic.
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This Is How to Sleep Better, According to Experts
From one tired girl to another, here’s how to maximize and enhance your entire sleeping experience.
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How Venting Can Backfire And Make You Feel Worse
Love bitching it out to your girlfriends? According to our resident psychiatrist, a more positive spin is better in the long run.
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Do Sleep Glasses Actually Work?
An investigation.
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Meghan Markle Got New Boxing Gloves, So I Bought New Boxing Gloves
Gloves that will make you punch like a Duchess.
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How You Draw an "X" Reveals a Lot About Your Personality
Are you a rebel, or do you prefer balance?
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I'm Obsessed With UCLA Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi
Over the weekend, social media was alive and abuzz about a heart-stopping gymnastic routine from the Collegiate Challenge in Anaheim, California, and we have UCLA athlete Katelyn Ohashi to thank.
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The Wellness Industry Isn't Making You Well
It's exclusionary, expensive, and too trendy for its own good.
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How to Actually Get Through Your To-Do List
Our resident psychiatrist unlocks the key to prioritizing.
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How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet
Our resident psychiatrist shares proven tips for making resolutions that you'll be able to sustain all year long.
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An Inch-Long Bug Lived in My Ear for Months, but My Doctor Dismissed It as Anxiety
A major misdiagnosis caused one writer to question whether there's a gender bias in medicine.
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When Female Veterans Return Home
More than 380,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and about 1 in 5 of them return with post-traumatic stress disorder. One unorthodox veterans’ retreat is teaching female soldiers that war has not broken them. In fact, their anguish may be key to their transformation.
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What Happens When You Can’t Afford Breast Cancer Reconstruction?
Disease took their breasts. Mounting bills may keep it that way.
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How to Break Bad News to a Friend
Our resident psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman devises the best approach to being the messenger.
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When You Can’t Rely on Your College for the Mental Health Help You Need
One in five students have thought about suicide in the past year, according to a recent study.
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Help! The News Is Making Me Feel Depressed
Our resident psychiatrist Samantha Boardman has the antidote to news-induced stress.
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How Are Appetite Suppressing Lollipops Still a Thing?
One writer investigates the hype by trying them herself.
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When Your Dreams of Motherhood Are Destroyed
In March, a fertility clinic in Cleveland ruined more than 4,000 frozen eggs and embryos. This is the story of the women whose hopes of motherhood were lost that day.
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What Role Can Genetic Testing Play in IVF and Egg Freezing?
Before trying to conceive couples can undergo carrier screening to see if they have an mutations in their DNA that could lead to a health issue for their baby. They can also test eggs or embryos created during IVF for chromosomal abnormalities and more.
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What Kind of Testing Will My Fertility Specialist Conduct?
If you're having trouble conceiving naturally and make an appointment with a fertility specialist, he or she may order the following blood and/or urine tests to check several different hormones and determine what might be stopping you from conceiving.
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Can Men Cause Fertility Issues?
Issues with the male reproductive system actually contributes to as much as 50 percent of fertility struggles. Read on for some of the ailments that can affect sperm quality and motility, as well as other hormonal and anatomical problems that might prevent a couple from getting pregnant.
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Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
There are numerous medical conditions that can lead to fertility issues in women. Some of them include ovulation disorders, endometriosis, and, yes, maternal age. Read on about more causes and how they impact pregnancy here.
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My Long, Messy, Beautifully Complicated Path to Adopting My Son
Claire Gibson expected to have a big family, but infertility had other plans. Here, she shares her adoption story.
