In the evolving landscape of oncology, breast cancer treatment is undergoing a remarkable transformation. While early detection through regular screening remains crucial, revolutionary advances are reshaping patient outcomes and experiences. At Maxim, we're dedicated...
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Finding Strength in our Hormones and Emotions
As women, I’m sure a number of us have heard the criticism or at least are aware of the stereotype that we’re more emotional, cry on the job, have mood swings, so on and so forth. And the truth is our female brain is wired differently than the brains of our male...
The Media’s Objectification of Women – Is it Changing?
For years the media has often been blamed for objectifying women, however some studies suggest that the media is not the only culprit in doing so, but also maybe the way in which our brains are wired. New research has shown that upon first look, the human mind...
#FWOTM: Holly Grigg-Spall, Author of Sweetening the Pill
If last month's Fierce Woman of the Month, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, got to know the work of this month's Fierce Woman of the Month, Holly Grigg-Spall, we are certain she'd be spearheading the introduction of another similar bill to Congress, like the Robin...
Homeless Periods
You know that desperate feeling when you have you period and you reach into your handbag and frantically look for a tampon or pad only to find nothing? Imagine having that same sensation every single menstrual cycle, only being without the option of running to the...
#FWOTM: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, taking a stand for women's health!
With only 20% of the U.S. Congress being comprised of women, every female vote is fiercely necessary in order to better represent the needs of the female population. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is our hometown state’s first and current woman to represent New...
DIY Health-Oriented Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This year for Mother's Day instead of buying mom (or grandma, or aunt, or whoever is a mother figure in your life) a gift, why not reconnect with your inner child and make her something like you used to? She will surely appreciate the extra effort and will cherish...
Who is Robin Danielson? 5 reasons why you should know
Robin Danielson died in 1998 at the age of 44 after contracting Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from the use of a conventional brand of tampons. Today many women feel like TSS is something that they no longer need to worry about and believe that tampons are now much...
Building an Eco-Friendly, Green and Sustainable Home
Last week's post introduced you to Ashleigh Sergeant, our #FWOTM that lives the yogi talk, naturally and sustainably. We learned she not only teaches people to "build a life you love" in spirit, but also in physical form with the example of the beautiful sustainable...
#FWOTM: Ashleigh Sergeant, Living the Yogi Talk, Naturally and Sustainably
If you've ever taken a yoga class, you know there are teachers out there that can lead you through a valuable life mantra that transcends your experience beyond any physical pose you may have been trying to master on your mat and elevates your being to a place of...
Is Your Fashion "Slow" Fashion?
If you were to talk to your grandparents or great-grandparents today, chances are they lived much simpler lives with fewer personal items and articles of clothing than you. Fast-fashion has become the norm, as people desire to keep up with trends and dress like their...