Rheyanne Weaver

For women heading into their 50s, the thought of aging can bring some uncomfortable and conflicting emotions to the surface. This is partly due to society and the media’s emphasis on the high ...

National Women’s Health Week is coming up May 12-18, 2013 and it’s an important reminder for women to take their mental and physical health seriously, not just for this one week, but for an entire ...

During the last weeks of April, ads started to pop up all over the Internet, TV and magazines encouraging daughters to take their mothers out and shower them with jewelry, purses, appliances and ...

National Stress Awareness Month is ending in a week, but sadly most peoples’ stress won’t end with the month of April. Many people are still reeling from the bombing and shooting events in Boston ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) might not be the only mental disorder that’s affected by the changing of seasons. A new research study suggests that many mental disorders could have peaks during ...

During April’s Alcohol Awareness Month, and with National Alcohol Screening Day on April 11, experts are looking to increase awareness of a dangerous fad called drunkorexia. Drunkorexia is an ...

The idea of a drug curing any serious ailment within hours almost seems like magic. Yet a few researchers have found that the club drug “Special K,” officially recognized as an FDA-approved ...

For years, airlines have made headlines for their policies regarding obese and overweight passengers. Besides potentially having to buy a second seat, larger passengers could now be taxed for ...

When you’re severely depressed, or suffering from another mental disorder, healthy eating and consistent exercise are possibly the last things on your mind. But a new study suggests that it ...

Getting a new job can cause the most wonderful feeling in the world, especially in the current economy, but sometimes new changes can also add additional stress. If you feel a little stressed ...

You may have missed National Napping Day on Monday, March 11 but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the benefits of napping for the rest of the year. According to an article in Asbury ...

It’s that time of year again. Daylight saving time is just around the corner, and many Americans are still struggling to get a proper night of rest. National Sleep Awareness Week is held from ...

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week might have just ended, but that doesn’t mean you should stop spreading awareness about eating disorders and learning more information about these prevalent ...

National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDAwareness) Week is coming to an end on March 2, 2013, but two recent surveys demonstrate the ongoing work that is still needed to help prevent and treat ...

With the Grammy Awards and Academy Awards this month, it might be challenging to love your body just the way it is. It’s human nature to compare yourself to celebrities and people with power and ...

Although National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is about halfway over, there is still plenty of work to be done in order to help all teens end their struggle with dating ...

Teen relationships aren’t just about “puppy love.” Dating during adolescence can leave a lasting impact on one’s life, especially if a dating relationship is darkened by violence and abuse. In ...

Love hurts. But there is a major difference between a healthy relationship that is spotted by occasional arguments, and one that is defined by constant abuse and violence. February is the third ...

Whether you despised or cherished your first sexual experience, it is still lingering in your mind and imprinted in your memories, probably for the rest of your life. And some researchers are ...

Teen suicide is even more complicated than previously thought. According to a new study in JAMA Psychiatry, simply providing adolescents some mental health treatment is not an effective form of ...

Are you happy with your weight? Now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your weight and how you feel about it. Depending on the source, Healthy Weight Week is either this week (Jan. ...

For all women, there is no better time than the present to take cervical health seriously. The cervix is yet one more body part that women need to pay attention to, because in some cases abnormal ...

Stigma has been a long-standing problem working against people with mental illnesses, and some might argue that it has only increased after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec. 14, ...

The Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut happened almost two weeks ago. The sorrow and implications of the fatal occurrence have not left the minds of most Americans. In fact, experts have been ...

The mass shooting of innocent children and teachers in Newton, Conn., has weighed down hearts and minds for the last week. And one of the main concerns is the role that mental illness may ...

Women suffering from severe premenstrual issues could have more access to effective treatment starting next year. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) will be an official disorder in the ...

Skin-picking disorder, hoarding disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder are just a few of the new mental disorders that will be added to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and ...

Holiday parties are among the highlights of the winter season, and these parties tend to involve drinking alcohol. If you’re not careful, you might overindulge in festivities, leading to a ...

Thanksgiving is over, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about being thankful for the rest of the holiday season. Thankfulness is part of how you can keep your positive mental health, and ...

Once you determine that your irritated stomach and other gastrointestinal issues are related to stress and anxiety, it can be challenging to overcome this complicated mind-body problem. Experts ...

Your stomach’s in knots and you have the sudden urge to run to the bathroom. But what is causing this problem? Is it something you ate, a medical condition or too much stress or anxiety? ...

Your friends, family members and co-workers are starting to get the cold and flu, and you’re wondering when you’ll be next. If the unfortunate situation happens and you do get sick during this ...

Spending time with family can be deeply enjoyable and rewarding. But for caregivers who may devote a majority of their free time or even the whole day toward the care of family members, there ...

Being a mother can bring numerous mental and physical health benefits, but a new study shows that if mothers have chronic stress during pregnancy, any mental health benefits associated with ...

Having a gynecological exam has never been a pleasant experience, but for some women it can go beyond the usual uncomfortable feeling. Some sexual abuse victims may have such anxiety and fear ...

In a world so focused on beauty and weight, it’s not surprising that many women are victims of appearance-related bullying. Although October is National Bullying Prevention Month, that didn’t ...

For people with gluten intolerance, good physical and mental health requires a complete diet change. At first it can seem impossible because so many foods contain gluten. But the popularity of ...

A gluten-free diet is all the rage, and many people try to follow this new diet to improve how their bodies physically feel and look. However, mental health can also be impacted by abstaining from ...

It’s Whole Grains Month, and although September is ending, the knowledge of how whole grains can impact physical and mental health is ongoing. According to the Whole Grains Council website, ...

Maternal depression is not only an ongoing struggle for mothers, but research suggests children of depressed mothers can be impacted in multiple ways. For example, a recent study published in ...

It might not be such a coincidence that Get Ready Day and National Preparedness Month both fall in September. There have been a few natural disasters recently, including Hurricane Isaac and ...

Comments from Representative Todd Akin about “legitimate rape,” and the inability to conceive after rape, might seem absurd and upsetting to the general public, but for rape victims it can even be ...

Many myths circle around about one of the most hateful crimes against women: rape. However, experts are sharing these myths and countering these misstatements with facts, in order to spread ...

With comments in the media about “legitimate rape” and surrounding myths, it becomes clear that more information needs to be spread about the actual definition of rape, how women truly suffer when ...

With the affordability of contraceptives for many women under the Affordable Care Act, it might be tempting to rush in to the doctor to get a prescription. But first it’s important to know how ...

“Feel the music. Share the love. Zumba.” One of my co-workers/friends who recently became a certified Zumba instructor gave me a bracelet with these words on it at the first class she ...

The two mass shootings in the last couple of months have been on the minds of many Americans, especially because they took place in seemingly safe places -- a movie theater and a temple. Experts ...

For new mothers, a major decision is whether to breastfeed or not. What many mothers might not consider in making this decision, is how breastfeeding could impact mental health as well as physical ...

Money can't buy happiness, and money can’t buy the best things in life. But when you’re having financial problems, a scarcity in money can start to impact other areas in life, such as both ...

Just when you started worrying about Facebook harming your health, new studies are showing that previous research may be exaggerating what Facebook can do to your mental health. A recent study ...