Hirsutism Explained
Squeeze me… baking powder? How the heck do you even say that? Hir·sut·ism (her-se-ˌti-zem) is a condition of excessive body hair on parts of the body where hair doesn’t normally grow in women. It is dark, coarse hair growing in places where it normally does...
Top 5 Mistakes Made When Reading Research
Reading research is a skill. Just like any other skill, it takes time, patience, and practice. More and more content is being put out today with references tagged at the end which seems to increase the legitimacy of the writer or content. In reality, that means...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
You know that sad lazy feeling you get on a cloudy rainy day? All you want to do is stay in bed and binge watch Netflix, take a nap (or 2) and make something rich and delicious for dinner. Unless of course you live in Hawaii and have no idea how to relate to the...
Hormonal Birth Control and Athletic Performance – Part 2
In a recent study, women were asked if they believed their menstrual cycle affected their training and performance. Bruinvels et al. found that out of 90 subjects, 51% answered yes. Dysmenorrhea (painful periods), which is characterized by painful menstruation,...