Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is a potentially life-threatening condition that is transmitted to humans by black-legged ticks. According to Medical News Today, at first, a rash may appear then can disappear without treatment, but in time, the person may develop problems with the joints, the heart, and the nervous system. These famous moms have all battled this debilitating disease. 1. … [Read more...]

Having a rare or serious illness can be a painful, sometimes lonely, journey. Anyone can be affected, young, old, rich or famous. These five celebrity moms are living with a serious or rare disease and, hopefully, their stories will help others going through similar struggles. 1. Selma Blair (Multiple Sclerosis) - Selma Blair was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018 after seeing a doctor … [Read more...]

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion, however, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it could become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry. These famous moms are sharing their stories. 1. Kristen Bell - In a 2019 Today interview, Kristen Bell spoke openly about her mental health battles. She said … [Read more...]

CDC is responding to an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, or COVID-19, with over 400,000 cases, and more than 14,000 deaths. According to CDC, the outbreak first started in Wuhan, China, but cases are rapidly growing all over the world. Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. These famous moms are detailing their … [Read more...]

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 5.3 million women ages 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder. Approximately one in two women of child-bearing age drink, and 18 percent of women in this group binge drink (five drinks per binge, on average). It goes without saying that excessive drinking can have devasting effects. High-risk drinking, defined as … [Read more...]

According to the Mayo Clinic, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions), whether fear of messiness, germs or something else, that leads to doing repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive might feel compelled to behave in a certain way, such as cleaning out their cabinets before going to sleep, or checking and rechecking … [Read more...]

Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. Manic episodes typically last a few days with decreased need for sleep, increased self-esteem, energy, and activity. During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook … [Read more...]