Laken Brooks, Contributor

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Try TikTok’s Holiday Makeup Trends Without Damaging Your Skin

Slay your festive makeup without needing an emergency sleigh ride to the dermatologist.

Is Sitting At Your Computer Making You Sick? Adopt Healthier Digital Habits.

Your technological habits may be harming your health. Here’s how a digital self-care routine can help.

How To Have A Sweet (Diabetes-Friendly) Holiday Dinner

If you are diabetic, you may feel like you have to miss out on some of your favorite holiday treats. Here are some tips for eating better.

2021 Has Been A Deadly Year For Transgender People

2021 isn’t over, but it’s already a deadly year for transgender people. At least 45 transgender people were killed this year in the United States.

Stock Your Pantry With These 20 Diabetes-Friendly Snacks

Small lifestyle changes can help people with diabetes manage their blood glucose levels. Foods packed full of fiber and protein can keep you full without the simple sugars that raise your glucose level.

Disability Advocate Engracia Figueroa Died After An Airline Damaged Her Wheelchair

Engracia Figueroa, a prominent advocate for disabled people, died on October 31st at the age of 51. Many people mourn her loss, and they argue that her tragic death could have been avoided.

In The University Of Florida’s First Amendment Controversy, Voters’ Health Hangs In The Balance

Senate Bill 90 adds new requirements for voting by mail, bans volunteers from handing out water to voters waiting in long lines, and sets up other barriers to voting in the Sunshine State. Voting restrictions, like those outlined in Senate Bill 90, can…

Painful Gynecologist Visits Can Be Traumatic Instead Of Healing

When gynecological procedures are conducted without pain medication, patients may hesitate to visit a gynecologist in the future. These painful visits don’t have to be the norm, and they can do more harm than good.

Disabled Gamers Turn Video Games into Self-Care

Some people with disabilities use video games as a life-saving wellness technology.

Domestic Violence Has Increased During Covid-19. Here’s How To Create A Quarantine-Friendly Safety Plan.

During the pandemic, 9-11 dispatchers have reported more calls related to domestic violence disputes. What might drive this increase in domestic violence?