Daphne Berryhill

The 1970s were a decade of game-changing reproductive freedom. And pushback. And patronizing paternalism. Women who had kids were blamed for overpopulating the planet and those who didn’t were blamed for wasting their fertility. For women who struggled with having a baby and a career, that was their own damn fault — they’d been warned. From its inception, the analogy of a biological clock was used to scare, guilt, and tell women: It’s all on you and all your fault.

The month of May is brimming with blooms, celebrations, and plans. As you gear up for summer, it’s also a good time to check in on your sun-safety routine. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) light is a major risk factor for skin cancer, but it’s a preventable one with good daily habits.

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Maybe your grandma took one, maybe your dad, and now you too. Yes, ACE inhibitors have been around that long. They’ve been saving lives for generations.

Over 40 years ago, the first ACE inhibitor was designed after a blood-pressure-lowering substance found in snake venom. Today there are 10 FDA-approved ACE inhibitors on the market. Lisinopril (Zestril, Qbrelis) is by far the most commonly prescribed one. Other examples include enalapril (Vasotec) and benazepril (Lotensin). ACE inhibitors “block” an enzyme (protein) called ACE, which stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.

From NICU mom to fierce advocate, Dr. Bled Tanoe chronicles her arduous path to motherhood, finding splendor and renewed faith while caring for her beloved son.

When a parent has a much harder start to life than you, there’s a gift in that: perspective. But it can also make hard things harder to say.

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You can find omega-3 fatty acids in many foods — oily fish, nuts, seeds, and more. You can also find them in over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. In fact, 1 in 5 adults over the age of 60 take an omega-3 supplement in the U.S. If you’re thinking about taking an omega-3 supplement, you may be wondering what the best omega-3 dose is. The answer to this question is complicated, and it’s one that even experts can’t agree on. We’ll cover what we know here.

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Life after 50: Silencing your inner clock and critic to break free from warped scrutiny, bubbles and timelines.

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Anxiety is a common mental health qualm, with anxiety disorders impacting 30% of adults at some point in their life.[1] With so much worrying going on, it’s no wonder advice on how to tamp down anxiety levels often makes its way onto social media feeds. One purported remedy? Magnesium. If you’re wondering whether magnesium might help dial down your anxiety—even a bit—read on to see what experts have to say about whether magnesium can help with anxiety.

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