http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/979003/5-ways-to-boost-your-energy-and-keep-it-up Are you one of the 31 percent of adults suffering from ongoing fatigue? Tired of being hooked on coffee and "loan shark" energy drinks? Here’s how you can get long-lasting, healthy energy — and feel great every day. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/979003/5-ways-to-boost-your-energy-and-keep-it-up Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/968595/how-hormones-affect-your-dental-health You know that hormones affect your mood, but did you know they can also impact your mouth? It's true: Hormonal fluctuations associated with puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause and use of birth control medications can cause changes in your dental health. You may not be able to take control of your hormones, but you can be aware of changes in your mouth and work with your dentist to protect the health of your gums and teeth. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/968595/how-hormones-affect-your-dental-health Health & Wellness Women's Health Dental & Vision Jason Tanguay, DDS Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964373/moms-dish-on-their-hormonal-husbands Aha! Has your man ever made a comment about your, ahem, emotional moments — especially those that have to do with pregnancy, childbirth or bonding with Baby? Well you can let him know about a study that followed more than 600 men from single status to daddy status. Turns out that testosterone drops when a man becomes a dad. And the more he gets involved with taking care of the baby, the more of a dip it takes. From the funny to the sweet, moms reveal their man's "manopausal" stories. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964373/moms-dish-on-their-hormonal-husbands Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/850387/moms-and-melasma Many of us have heard the term "The Mask of Pregnancy," also known as melasma, but what does it really mean? Melasma are the dark spots that form when a woman undergoes hormonal changes, whether from birth control pills, pregnancy or post-pregnancy. It can range from random small brown spots to larger, more pronounced patches of dark skin. Here are some tips for moms who want to lighten this mask and feel confident without makeup. While not one of these works completely, the best direction is to combine these treatments for the best results. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/850387/moms-and-melasma Beauty & Style Mommy Style Beauty for Moms Nina Sutton Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are stressed, our bodies respond by releasing stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stay in circulation for days. This can lead to many serious health problems, like increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, menstrual problems, infertility, stroke and cancer. Here are seven fun things you can do to decrease your stress and better your health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Health & Wellness Stress Dr. Claudia Welch Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825709/sleep-and-your-older-child The change may be gradual or it may seem sudden. You adolescent starts having trouble falling sleep at night and has increasing difficulty getting up in the morning. He sleeps later and later on weekends, prompting a few charges of “lazy” by you -- and doesn’t seem particularly rested or restored. Is it hormones? Something else? What’s going on? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825709/sleep-and-your-older-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Teen Health & Wellness Jen Klein Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821684/love-hormones-natures-greatest-pain-relievers There’s no better treatment for pain than a natural remedy -- and you don’t even have to go to the drugstore for this one: The love hormone. Discover how the science of love and the benefits of kissing influence your well-being. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821684/love-hormones-natures-greatest-pain-relievers Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823239/dueling-hormones-when-puberty-and-menopause-collide Now, more than ever, so many households are experiencing puberty and perimenopause and menopause at the same time. Why? In 1980, the average age of a first time mother was 23. In 2010 that number jumped to almost 27 .  This matches up a 14 year old child with a 41 year old mother. So what happens when you mix adolescent hormones and menopausal hormones in the same house?  Hormone combustion! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823239/dueling-hormones-when-puberty-and-menopause-collide Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Ellen Sarver Dolgen Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:21:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820370/Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-PCOS-infertility-and-insulin-resistance Some women have a whole raft of symptoms – excess facial hair, acne, hair loss, easily accumulated “belly fat” and messed-up periods that only come regularly when hormonally managed with birth control pills. For others, the symptoms are more subtle, perhaps just limited to irregular or absent periods. What all these women may have in common is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, the most common hormonal problem seen in women of reproductive age. PCOS is the main cause of infertility due to problems with ovulation, and is a major risk factor for the development of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer. Here’s what you need to know about PCOS and your reproductive health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820370/Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-PCOS-infertility-and-insulin-resistance Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Hillary Wright Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/818142/Does-stress-make-you-fat Metabolism is the latest buzzword when it comes to weight management. Metabolism, or basal metabolic rate, is the number of calories that the body burns at rest over a 24-hour period. Many factors affect metabolism, both positively and negatively, and therefore can affect our weight. Stress, physical or emotional, is something that seems ubiquitous in our lives and can have a huge impact on our metabolism and weight. Read on to learn about stress, how stress can affect weight, and what you can do to relieve stress and maintain a healthy metabolism. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/818142/Does-stress-make-you-fat Health & Wellness Stress Dr. Gregg Faiman