Women

Gab helps breast cancer pain

Kristen Fischer — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:18:00 -0700

Research suggests that socializing may help ease breast cancer pain and enhance a patient's quality of life.

6 Women in history your kids (and you!) should know

Katie Kavulla — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800

You probably know these historical women by name, but do you know why they're famous? Give yourself and your kids a mini-history lesson for National Women's History Month — it's sure to leave you inspired and wanting to dig deeper into the stories of these fascinating women... many who were moms themselves!

Orthorexia: Unhealthy consequences of eating too healthy

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:29:00 -0800

Orthorexia is a subclinical eating disorder characterized by an obsession of eating healthy. Even though you may think your religiously followed balanced diet is good for you, your fixation on it can result in unhealthy consequences. Should your life be ruled by what you eat?

How to sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman wearing white gloves

Sarah Brooks — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:06:00 -0800

Learn specific, women-focused techniques for closing a deal on the seemingly impossible – like selling a ketchup Popsicle to a woman wearing white gloves.

Don't let a salesman take advantage of you

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:47:00 -0800

Most salesmen work on commission. In other words, the more you buy, the more they make. These tips will help ensure they don't take advantage of you.

Music review: M.I.A. -- "Bad Girls"

Natasha Shankar — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:04:00 -0700

As usual, you can barely understand what M.I.A. is saying, but this song is unbelievably catchy and remarkably liberating.

How to connect with other women in the digital world

Whitney Coy — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:54:00 -0700

In this fast-paced world, women have more than one way to connect with other women. Connecting digitally gives us a way to form relationships and identify with other women all around the world. Do you use any of the ways we’ve listed?

National Women's Equality Day

Laura Willard — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:15:00 -0700

National Women's Equality Day was established by Congress in 1971. Created to honor women gaining the right to vote , as well as the work we continue to do to gain equality in all parts of life, National Women's Equality Day is important! Learn more about it here.

Vitamin D fact sheet: Celebrating the sunshine vitamin

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Spring has finally sprung, the sun is shining and you’ll likely be spending much more time outdoors in the coming months -- but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be getting enough vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it can be obtained through sun exposure. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that one-third of Americans are not getting enough vitamin D. To get the inside scoop on what this means and how to ensure we’re getting enough, SheKnows turned to Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, author ofThe SuperFoodsRx Diet. Here are the vitamin D facts.

5 Bedroom tips for better sleep

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:21:00 -0700

Hectic schedules, stress and a growing to-do list can keep you tossing and turning at night. But a sound sleep is more than a luxury; it’s important to help re-energize and cope with day-to-day challenges. Try these simple changes to make your bedroom a haven for rest and relaxation.

Travel Ireland and take a hawk walk

Jen Karetnick — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:33:00 -0800

If you’re a lady who believes that a proper vacation should include stellar dining, luxury spas and historic lodgings where romance practically roams the damask-draped rooms like ghosts, consider a visit to Old World Ireland, where many a castle has been converted into a lavish resort. And if you’re that very same female who, unpredictable as always, also relishes a good tromp through muddy forests, holding up bits of raw chicken in a gloved fist to entice a bird of prey as its comes hurtling out of the azure sky, then narrow the field to Dromoland Castle Resort & Country Club in County Clare. Here’s more on taking a hawk walk while visiting Ireland.

Women’s health: Are you at risk for deep vein thrombosis?

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:10:00 -0800

March is Deep Vein Thrombosis awareness month, and according to the American Heart Association, more than 2 million Americans develop DVT each year. This potentially life-threatening condition made headlines recently when tennis great Serena Williams was hospitalized for a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in her lung. Here's what you need to know to reduce your risk of DVT.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day!

Meagan Morris — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:40:00 -0800

Happy International Women's Day! Read on to learn about the amazing impact women have on the world.

10 Foods that help women focus

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:49:00 -0800

Women tend to wear many hats: mother, career woman, wife and more. But no matter how driven or just plain busy you are, having a little help staying focused can help you keep your eyes on the prize. It can be as easy as including brain foods in your diet for a more motivated you! From blueberries to broccoli, discover these 10 brain-boosting foods that help women focus.

Protect yourself: 10 Tips to avoid dating abuse

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:08:00 -0800

Did you know that 30 percent of women murdered in the US are killed by their boyfriends, husbands, or exes? Or that 20 to 25 percent of college women will experience attempted or complete rape in college? Date rape, intimate violence and relationship abuse are issues that many women face every day. We talked to New Jersey-based counselor Dari Dyrness-Olsen, author of Safe Dating for College Women, about what women can do to protect themselves while dating and in a relationship. Here are her top 10 tips for staying safe.

Top 5 tips for women entrepreneurs

Nellie Akalp — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:25:00 -0800

Will 2011 be the year you begin your business? With a new year upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to focus on your goals and turn those dreams into a reality. More women than ever are coming into their own as business owners. Here are five steps to entrepreneur success.

High-tech health: Technology for heart health

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:28:00 -0800

According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. Rather than scare you, our aim is to make sure you know how important it is to hold your heart in the highest regard. From websites and apps to tests and tools, we’ve rounded up a variety of high-tech health tools you need to ensure you stay heart-healthy this year and beyond.

Norwegian women are the world's most powerful, new study finds

Meagan Morris — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:04:00 -0700

Big Think released their Global Index of Women's Power -- and the results are startling. Who nabbed first place? Here's a hint: It wasn't the United States. How did the other countries fare, in terms of gender equality, women's rights and percentage of women in positions of power? See below.

Girlfriend’s guide to becoming a sports fan

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:56:00 -0700

Who said women can’t learn to love sports almost as much as the men in their lives do? Yes, we’re socialized to appreciate shopping and expensive chocolate more than triple-plays and end-runs, but a veteran sports and beauty journalist has published a simple guidebook to sports with all the insider information you’ll ever need.

Middle East travel: 6 Tips for women traveling to the Middle East

Rachel Trager — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:07:00 -0700

The Sex and the City ladies didn’t start the Middle Eastern traveling trend with their trip to Abu Dhabi. But they did show how fascinating -- and frustrating -- that region can be for women travelers. Don’t forgo your travel to the Middle East out of fear, though -- there’s so much to see. Just follow these easy tips for women traveling to the Middle East and you can have safe and fulfilling travel throughout the region.

What every husband really wants

Brie Gatchalian — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:40:00 -0700

That’s easy -- more sex. Just kidding. There’s more to it than that. We turned to the experts and husbands to get to the bottom of what they really want -- no B.S., no lies, no beating around the bush. Read on to find out what husbands really want.