well aware
Pain Points
If it feels like everything hurts, you have company. A massive new study of more than six million people across 118 countries found that women reported more pain than men in all 11 body regions researchers examined. The biggest gaps? Facial discomfort (throbbing, shooting pain or jaw issues), headaches, and stomachaches. Women were also about 50% more likely than men to report severe symptoms.
But feeling worse doesn't necessarily mean you get better care. In the ER, women typically wait about 30 minutes longer than men and are less likely to receive medication for the same complaints. The problem has even inspired an advocacy campaign called “Dress to Depress,” which calls attention to how looking put-together can make it harder to get your symptoms taken seriously. So, how can you make sure your doctor hears you?
For Your Sanity:
Keep receipts. Track your symptoms for a couple of weeks before your appointment. When they hit, how bad they get, and what makes them better or worse. Compare that to your baseline. “This is worse than my usual migraines” tells a doctor more than a number on a scale.
Get specific. Instead of “my knee hurts,” explain what it stops you from doing: “I can’t walk more than a few steps at a time” or “I can’t stand at the stove long enough to make dinner.” Here are more phrases to try.
Bring backup. A friend or partner can take notes and help ask questions when you're too wiped out to advocate for yourself.
Leave with a plan. Know your next step and when to follow up if things don't improve. If you feel dismissed, seek a second opinion.
TOGETHER WITH RULA
Access, Made Easy
Cost. Timing. Finding the right fit. In a recent Instagram poll, 55% of you said all three factors are working against you when it comes to getting mental health support.
Rula helps address those barriers by taking most major insurance (with copays averaging around $15 a session†) and matching you with a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider from a network of 22,000+ professionals across 170+ specialties. World Mental Health Day may be over, but there’s no deadline for getting the support you need.
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Face the World
There’s nothing worse than washing your face, only to have your skin look more angry than it did when you woke up. These cleansers are designed for sensitive skin, so you can remove dirt, grime, and makeup without damaging your barrier.
Good Molecules
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel is the best budget-friendly option.
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser is the best fragrance-free option.
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash is the best option for rosacea.
Laneige
Laneige Perfect Renew Nourishing Oil-to-Foam Cleanser is the best option for mature skin.
Here’s the full list of the best cleansers for sensitive skin, according to experts.
Well Fed
Bowled Over
If your feed is suddenly full of steaming bone broth bowls, you're not alone. The comfort food favorite combines crispy ground beef or tofu, rice or noodles, and veggies in a savory broth. Think of it as the best parts of soup and a grain bowl, with protein to help keep you full, carbs for energy, and vegetables for fiber and nutrients. Using bone broth can boost the protein content, too, though amounts vary by brand.
Three bowls worth making:
Bring the heat. This viral coconut beef broth bowl pairs ground beef with bok choy, rice, and a creamy red curry broth. Beef brings protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Skip red meat? Ground turkey or chicken works, too.
Give noodles a turn. These Asian-inspired beef broth bowls swap rice for ramen, with ground beef, veggies, and coconut-infused broth for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Go plant-based. Crispy ginger tofu with coconut curry brothy rice delivers the same comfort-food appeal, with tofu for plant-based protein and a savory, creamy broth.
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well aware
Pain Points
If it feels like everything hurts, you have company. A massive new study of more than six million people across 118 countries found that women reported more pain than men in all 11 body regions researchers examined. The biggest gaps? Facial discomfort (throbbing, shooting pain or jaw issues), headaches, and stomachaches. Women were also about 50% more likely than men to report severe symptoms.
But feeling worse doesn't necessarily mean you get better care. In the ER, women typically wait about 30 minutes longer than men and are less likely to receive medication for the same complaints. The problem has even inspired an advocacy campaign called “Dress to Depress,” which calls attention to how looking put-together can make it harder to get your symptoms taken seriously. So, how can you make sure your doctor hears you?
For Your Sanity:
Keep receipts. Track your symptoms for a couple of weeks before your appointment. When they hit, how bad they get, and what makes them better or worse. Compare that to your baseline. “This is worse than my usual migraines” tells a doctor more than a number on a scale.
Get specific. Instead of “my knee hurts,” explain what it stops you from doing: “I can’t walk more than a few steps at a time” or “I can’t stand at the stove long enough to make dinner.” Here are more phrases to try.
Bring backup. A friend or partner can take notes and help ask questions when you're too wiped out to advocate for yourself.
Leave with a plan. Know your next step and when to follow up if things don't improve. If you feel dismissed, seek a second opinion.
TOGETHER WITH RULA
Access, Made Easy
Cost. Timing. Finding the right fit. In a recent Instagram poll, 55% of you said all three factors are working against you when it comes to getting mental health support.
Rula helps address those barriers by taking most major insurance (with copays averaging around $15 a session†) and matching you with a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider from a network of 22,000+ professionals across 170+ specialties. World Mental Health Day may be over, but there’s no deadline for getting the support you need.
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