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5 Surprising heart attack symptoms in women

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:01:00 -0800

Many people still think of heart disease as a condition that affects men more than women, but coronary heart disease is the single largest cause of death for women in the United States. In fact, one in eight women ages 45 to 64 lives with heart disease, and each year about 88,000 of those women experience a heart attack. And many of those women couldn't recognize their symptoms quickly.

6 Stress-less postpartum weight loss tips for new moms

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:15:00 -0700

Childbirth is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman can have, but the aftereffects can be stressful for new moms. Even celebrities such as Jessica Simpson struggle with postpartum weight loss. But a once-taut body doesn’t have to be something of the past. Below are a few tips from the creator of the Cinch Tummy Wrap for new moms, the band specialist Charlene Williams, on how new moms can take control and get their bodies back on track.

Men’s health: How to help your mate survive prostate cancer

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:25:00 -0700

The phrase “he suffers in silence” is the perfect description of most prostate cancer patients. According to noted urologist Dr. Arnold Melman, most men are hesitant to ask questions about their prostate cancer treatment, and many do not include their wife or mate or other family members as they navigate the disease. The truth is, many patients are unaware of how their life may change after treatment.

5 Common skin conditions women deal with

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:02:00 -0700

Every woman longs for a flawless, dewy complexion. However, for most of us, outbreaks of one kind or another are a periodic fact of life. Given the ebb and flow of hormones the typical woman experiences on a monthly basis, not to mention the changes in body chemistry that occur during pregnancy, it’s a rare women who never experiences at least some of these common skin conditions.

5 Sweet ways to reduce your sugar intake

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:57:00 -0700

Though you may know that sugar increases your risks for weight gain and chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, you still consume foods and drinks that contain the sweet stuff. We certainly don’t want you to live a sweet-less life, so we’re offering these five tips to reduce your sugar intake while still satisfying your daily sweet tooth.

Meet Michelle Dudash, SheKnows Health Expert

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:41:00 -0800

Meet our SheKnows Health & Nutrition Expert Michelle Dudash!

10 Tips to amp your ego

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:16:00 -0700

Confidence is all a state of mind – you are as sexy and beautiful as you think you are. If you'd not feeling oh-so-sexy these days, there are a few things you can do to ramp up your self-confidence. Here are 10 tips to boost your ego.

Natural feel-better fix-its

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:36:00 -0700

When it comes to your health, why would you put a bunch of chemicals in your body to try to make you feel better? Instead of reaching for an over-the-counter remedy, try these time-tested natural feel-better fix its!

Recognize and reverse negative thinking

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:27:00 -0700

Smile, and the world smiles with you. A happy disposition acts as a positive magnet and draws the rights kinds or people and events into our lives. However, even though we all enjoy being happy, negative thought is a big part of human nature and can easily plunge us into a spiral of sadness and even depression. There are ten particularly common and destructive negative thoughts that we need to be aware of.

Tips to help you sleep tight

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:59:00 -0700

If you find yourself lying in bed unable to fall asleep or you are tossing and turning all night, we've got some tips to help you snuggle up and sleep tight!

Leave your anxieties in the dust

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:46:00 -0700

There are certain situations in life that most people might find anxiety-inducing, but it's time to leave your anxieties behind! Overcoming anxiety can be challenging and there is no quick-fix solution. But there are things you can do to help minimise the impact it has on your life.

Premature twins: Katy and Paige's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:06:00 -0700

Lori never thought she would conceive, so she was thrilled when she became pregnant with not only one child, but two. Despite an 80 percent chance of losing the twins, Katy and Paige were born premature at 28 weeks gestation.

Bilateral Wilm's tumor: Rachel's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:04:00 -0700

When 3-year-old Rachel was diagnosed with cancer in October 2007, her biggest concern was that she had to wear a hospital gown.

Friedreich's ataxia: Abryanna's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:59:00 -0700

"Abryanna is a very happy 11-year-old," said her grandmother Rita. "It's like she's got a built in smile." But she hasn't always been in situations worth smiling about.

Kidney transplant: Josh's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:52:00 -0700

Although 14-year-old Josh has been treated since birth for kidney disease, his first memory of being sick was at age 3 when he got a TV in his bedroom. Josh says he remembers thinking it was "so cool," but it was there for a reason: to distract him while he was on dialysis 12 hours a day. He knew he needed dialysis to live, but says it was more like just surviving. In his words, "How do you really live when you're connected to a machine so many hours a day?"

Kawasaki disease: Madison's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:50:00 -0700

For most children, coming down with an occasional virus is part of childhood. When Madison, then age 3, developed swollen lymph nodes, bloodshot eyes, a rash and a 105.1 degree fever, her mom knew it was more than a childhood illness.

Fibular hemimelia: Bella's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:48:00 -0700

Take one look at 7-year-old Bella and the first thing you'll notice is her vibrant red hair. Her personality is just as vibrant. Bella is an outgoing child with an artistic flair and active imagination. She's also wise beyond her years, the result of a lifetime of medical challenges.

An accidental gunshot wound: Landon's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:44:00 -0700

Landon loves sports. When you watch him play you would never know he needs physical and cognitive therapy several times a week.

Premature twins: Sara and Emily's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:29:00 -0700

The list of complications 4-year-old twins Sara and Emily suffered at birth is long and difficult to pronounce: patent ductus arteriosus, bradycardia, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhages and many more.

Brain tumor: MacKenzie's story

SheKnows Health & Wellness Experts — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:24:00 -0700

"Faith, trust and pixie dust," is what got 13-year-old MacKenzie through a battle with brain cancer not once, but twice. Her mantra—and the way MacKenzie lived it—was so inspiring that it became the motto for the annual Radiothon for Johns Hopkins Children's Center where she received treatment.