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Keto diet could boost fertility for women with PCOS

A recent study suggests that following a ketogenic (keto) diet might have positive effects on fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It’s like finding the missing puzzle piece that helps the whole picture come together! Just like how a special diet can improve our health, the keto diet seems to provide similar benefits […]

Published on September 7, 2023

A sunny outlook doesn’t depend on privilege

Contrary to what most people might think, a positive worldview is not necessarily tied to one’s level of privilege. The study has found that optimistic beliefs about the world are not a reliable way to determine a person’s background or socio-economic status. It’s like assuming that all cool kids wear sunglasses, only to find out […]

Published on September 7, 2023

Even in the Most Depressed County in America, Stigma Around Mental Illness Persists

LOGAN, W.Va. — Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression. “I am,” she tells a visitor to the roadside market where she bakes brownies and peanut butter fudge. Orcutt, 63, has used medication to […]

Published on September 6, 2023