Our longing for children is often a deep primal need, and being unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term can be devastating. Many of us feel alone as we struggle to get pregnant, decide the line of...
It’s been a long journey, filled with detours (plus anxiety, heart palpitations, tears, sorrow, frustration, etc.), but finally, finally, we’re on track. I suppose “on track” is incorrect; if anything, what we’ve learned is the importance of personalized care.
I’m...
The comadre-hood is a sisterhood of strong women with shared humor, interests, and background. Technically speaking, a ‘comadre’ is someone you choose to be a godmother to your children (and is then, in turn, a madrina or nina to...
A smile is more than just the muscles pulling the lips into an arched shape.
A smile can convey a wide array of emotions and expressions.
But did you know that smiling more can also activate your brain’s reward centers and...
As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly this 4th of July, we’re reminded of one of the greatest values we hold as a nation: freedom. But freedom isn’t just about fireworks and parades—it’s also about what we...
No one really talks about the loneliness, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and depression that comes along with becoming a mother. It's something with which most women suffer in silence, like wearing a cold dark blanket. While most moms do experience...
Once kids come along, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but where there's a will there's a way. Making time for your health is important and often leads to other unexpected benefits. One popular way to...
On Nurse’s Day this year, I am even more thankful for and inspired by the work that my mother, Kathy Borowy, does as an ICU Nurse. Thank you, Mom, for sharing your story, and thank you to all the...
Typically, we worry about our children’s health when they are sick. It is important to remember that there is a lot we can do to prevent our kids from getting sick or lessening the severity of the symptoms. The...
I can’t blame the pandemic. You have to have a routine in place to practice good hygiene or you just won’t follow it. It’s like the 15 lbs. you can’t loose because you just can’t say no to chocolate,...
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Blood Donors Vital to Helping Patients Through the Holiday Season
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (December 9, 2025) — This December, nonprofit Vitalant asks all who are eligible to schedule a blood donation appointment and help...
