4 Things You Can Do At Home For Your Cardio Health

Many women find cardio workouts intimidating. Who has the time, the energy, or the motivation to break into a sweat every other day? We talked to our partners at Montgomery Cardiology and collected a few simple tips for maintaining cardio health from the comfort of your home. Maybe it’s not so scary, after all!

Too Much Heart–POTS and Other Forms of Tachycardia In Women

We all know what a “racing heart” feels like–but what if it’s your everyday, 24/7 reality? Tachycardia is a term that refers to an excessively quick heart rate, and it impacts millions of women all over the world. It can be a symptom of much bigger problems than nerves or excitement, however, and you should take it seriously. This article explains everything you need to know about tachycardia, including the many ways it impacts the body and ties into disorders like POTS.

Bent Out Of Shape: What You Should Know About Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome And Its Impact On The Body & Mind

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, is a serious genetic disease that impacts tens of thousands of people in the U.S. and beyond. The symptoms of EDS can impact any and all areas of a sufferer’s life, from their mobility and physical abilities to their mental health. Despite the seriousness of this disease, few people know about it. We’re partnering with Restore Motion to change that–read on to learn about EDS and find out what you need to look for if you think you or a loved one might have it.

Invisible War, Everyday Battles: Living And Coping With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that can only be understood from the inside. Painful and often debilitating, it attacks the body and turns everyday tasks into battlegrounds. Like many “invisible illnesses,” people with MS often feel ignored, misunderstood, or denied by people who don’t “see” what they’re silently enduring. TFW welcomes our latest guest, Jessica Reynolds, who shares what it’s like to live and cope with MS.

One Of The Many: Opening Up About What It’s Like To Have Covid-19 As An Immunocompromised Young Adult

We’ve all felt the impact of Covid in our lives, in ways both large and small. As the pandemic continues it’s more important than ever to share and read the stories of those who have had the virus and emerged from it with new perspectives and views - including those views unique to America’s younger generations. In this piece, The Fem Word’s Avery Delacey opens up about her own fight with Covid as an immunocompromised young adult, and she shares her insights on what the experience has taught her.