baona/E+/Getty Images There are few things in this world worse than a cranky, sleep-deprived teen — and it turns out that most teens are falling into this bucket. Nope, not just according to ever-suffering parents of teens — a report from the CDC has found that more than 3 in 4 high school students aren’t getting enough sleep. The new report is based on a survey analyzing a decade of changes in youth risk behavior, focusing on the diets, physical wellbeing, and sleep patterns of high school students. The survey found that high schoolers have been getting less and less...
What Is A Serenity Suite? Details On The Private Hospital Space
Sutthichai Supapornpasupad/Moment/Getty Images When parents receive the unwelcome news that their pregnancy is no longer viable, they’d probably rather be anywhere else other than a sterile, cold hospital room or doctor’s office. After my own losses, I remember putting my clothes back on, walking back to the waiting room (for more blood tests), and suddenly finding myself triggered and devastated by the sight of a pregnant women. I had no space to process. I had no place to take a breath. I had no place to cry in my husband’s arms, just for a moment or two, to let out...
There's A Measles Outbreak in Texas — Here's What You Need To Know
RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Twenty-five years ago, the United States reached a remarkable milestone: measles was considered eradicated. With vaccination rates at “herd immunity” levels — 95% — the highly contagious virus did not have the opportunity to spread as it had in the past, when an estimated three million people per year would become infected. Since then, however, vaccination rates have dipped and cases are on the rise. According to reporting from the Associated Press, western Texas is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in three decades. Including related cases in eastern New Mexico, which borders the epicenter of the current outbreak,...
Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? 7 Reasons For All The Intense Eye Contact
As members of our family, our dogs are constantly communicating with us — whether or not we realize it. Sure, we know that we should pay attention when they bark, but they also express themselves through body language, posture, and their eyes. This includes when they make eye contact with us. But what, exactly, are they trying to tell us? Scary Mommy spoke with five animal behavior experts to find out. Here are some of the reasons why your dog is making intense eye contact with you. Staring vs. Gazing Before we get into what this intense eye contact means,...