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PREVENTION: Why You Definitely Want To Keep Your Kidneys Happy—And 4 Easy Ways To Do It

These days there's no shortage of chatter about exercises for heart health, cancer-fighting foods, and recipes for keeping blood sugar in check. But there's less talk about the kidneys, the twin organs that many doctors have deemed the unsung heroes of the human body. 

 

HEALTHLINE: I Have a High-Tone Pelvis and, No, It’s Not a Good Thing

My hands were gripping the sides of the table as I lay on my back, knees bent. I was sweating profusely as the nerves in my pelvis sent angry shocks of pain toward my abdomen. The parchment paper underneath me started to stick to the small of my back.

 

TONIC: There's a Creative Benefit to Watching Trashy Reality TV

It might seem counterintuitive that creative individuals should need moments of escapism in order to keep producing, but when you look closer at the psyche it makes complete sense."

 
 

ROMPER: The Kickass Women Who Breastfeed In The Military, And Those Who Support Them

When she was able to pump, Roche-Paull says she had to do so in a bathroom or a dirty supply closet that didn’t lock. “I worked around hazardous materials like jet fuel and no one could tell me if it was safe for my pumped milk that I was feeding my baby,” she says. “There were no books on this subject, and no one to talk to about the questions and struggles I was facing.”

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REDBOOK:

Men Get Postpartum Depression, Too

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HEALTHLINE:

Why We Need to Talk About Depression During Pregnancy

To the New Dad with Postpartum Depression, You’re Not Alone

Creativity Is Heritable, Says Science

EATCLEAN:

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KIWI:

Cooking With Kids: A Better Burger

Cooking With Kids: Beet-iful Cupcakes

Celebrate Small Victories

BREATHE:

Spring Training: Out Like A Lion

Cold Play: Winter Activities

VEGNEWS:

VegEscape: Valley Of The Veggies

VegEscape: Rockin' The Burgh

Guide to the Winter Farmers' Market

ROMPER: 

Your Significant Other Isn't Psychic––Here's How To Tell Them You're Not Satisfied In Bed

Even If You Have A C-Section, Skin-To-Skin Care Can Still Be A Part Of Your Birth Plan

Real Moms Weigh In On Just How Long Your Vagina Hurts After Giving Birth

How To Handle Anxiety After A High-Risk Pregnancy, According To Experts

Irene Lee Profile: This Mom Was Fed Up With Gender-Specific Kids' Clothing –– So She Created Her Own Line

How To Enjoy Pregnancy After A Miscarriage, According To Experts

Is It Cheating If My Husband Watches Porn? Here's What You Have To Consider

What Experts Want You To Know About Calling Your Children "Good" Boys & Girls

How To Initiate Sex With Your Significant Other & Feel Really Confident While Doing It

Can You Deliver In Any Position You Want At A Hospital? Experts Say Absolutely

** MORE At Romper

Why is it that it’s so simple to express your craving for double chocolate gelato, but when it comes to being vocal about sex, you feel a little uneasy? The truth is, it can be tough to tell your partner that you’re not exactly feeling it when the two of you are between the sheets.
— How Do I Tell My Significant Other I'm Not Satisfied? (Romper, October 2017)