Do you struggle to get a good nights sleep? Are you looking for tips to help you sleep more easily through the night? Do you have questions about sleeping aids? You'll find information about these concerns below based on a brochure by Fenway Health.

Why Does Sleeping Matter?

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Many queer folks already love dogs. Well, according to a recent New York Times article, you have even more reasons to love your furry friends. A report has found a relationship between owning a dog and having a lower risk of developing heart disease. Although there are not yet definitive ...

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Recently Mother Jones released an article, "Which 20 Lipsticks Contain the Most Lead?" The article highlighted toxic levels of lead and other heavy metals found lip products by major lipstick brands such as L'Oreal, Revlon, Sonia Kashuk and even the allegedly natural brand Burt's Bees. According to the ...

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The University of Rochester is hosting a free skin cancer screening on May 11th. Now that we are back into what seems like endless days of sun this is a great opportunity to get your largest organ screened for cancer. 
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Is is me or is LGBT inclusion in sports having an incredible moment? In the last few months I feel that there has been a plethora of inspiring news stories and initiatives to make sports a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Whether you're a sport ...

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Today the jeans and rainbow earrings I wear represent more than my comfort and my sense of fashion. They signify my participation in Denim Day 2013, a day which encourages people to wear denim “as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault," and that exists within ...

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For me, spring marks a transition into being more active and wanting more fruits and vegetables in my diet to prepare my body for that activity. According to the USDA half of your plate at each meal should have fruits and vegetables on it. Below you'll find tips for ...

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Hepatitis C, a virus spread through blood-to-blood contact which affects the liver and has been estimated to affect nearly 2 million baby boomers, has a potential new treatment, Miraversen.

For more information about Hepatitis C transmission, testing and treatment, as well as its prevelance among baby boomers, click here.

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According to the National Vulvodynia Association 1 in 4 women experiences chronic vulvar pain. That pain can stem from a variety of changes in a woman's body including: injury or irritation of the region's nerves, inflammation in the tissue, hormonal changes (i.e. pre-menopause/menopause), infection or trauma ...

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Cervical health represents a key queer health issue.

According to a national study published in October 2012 by the University of Maryland, lesbian women get cervical cancer screenings at much lower rates than their heterosexual counterparts. 38% of the lesbian women surveyed did not follow recommended screening guidelines for cervical ...

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