women's health

Tweens, Teens & College

How to talk to your teenage daughter about women's health

Even if you haven't talked to your daughter about women's health yet, chances are she knows more than you think. With Planned...

Conditions

5 Common skin conditions women deal with

Every woman longs for a flawless, dewy complexion. However, for most of us, outbreaks of one kind or another are a periodic fact of...

Conditions

Is this normal? When to call the doctor

When it comes to sexual problems and women's health issues, distinguishing what's normal and what's not can be difficult. We...

Exercise & Fitness

5 Fast and fun workouts for busy moms

Don’t you recall hearing the horror stories of your friends who had kids and reluctantly chucked their fitness out the window? You...

Dieting & Nutrition

5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve...

Wellness

Love Lives On campaign raises awareness for acute myeloid leukemia

Gahlit Friedenberg was diagnosed with leukemia just after giving birth to her first child. Now this brave woman's memory lives on in...

Aging

Fit at 50: Women's health tips to embrace your age

Getting older does not mean you'll soon be stuck in a rocking chair watching all the young people pass you by. Take care of your...

Conditions

The truth about fibromyalgia

Over the years, I have received letters from patients thanking me for understanding and validating their condition – fibromyalgia,...

Dental & Vision

What is macular degeneration?

With award-winning actress Judi Dench recently announcing that she is suffering from macular degeneration , you may be wondering if...

Losing Weight

Weight loss supplements to avoid

The coming of spring inspires many women to step up their workout programs and clean up their eating habits so they can slip on...

Aging

Eating disorders, weight concerns common in women over the age of 50

When you hear about eating disorders, many of us tend to think of teens or young women being affected. However, research tells us...

Conditions

How to manage a high-risk pregnancy

The road to parenthood is tough enough. Adding the fear of a possible premature baby can make it overwhelming: bed rest, countless...

Heart Health

How to prevent heart disease and diabetes

In breaking news this week, Paula Deen, the queen of southern cooking, confirmed her recent diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a disease...

Wellness

The truth about drinking and your health

We've heard it for years: A drink a day is good for your health. But some experts don't recommend tipping a glass back for health's...

Stress

Get ready for the National Moment of Chill

One of the most stressful days of the year has to be the day when holiday credit card bills are due. All the holiday cheer wears off...

Self Improvement & Mental Health

Women’s intuition: How it can save your life

Ever have the feeling that you should do something because your life depended on it? That’s your intuition. Following your...

Heart Health

Ask a doctor: 10 Surprising facts about heart health

Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States? It can strike at any time and often comes on...

Dental & Vision

Tips for preventing pink eye

It happens every year. We run ourselves ragged to get the best deals, attend a massive number of holiday parties and rarely find the...

Wellness

Menopause: Celebrating the change

Hot flashes, insomnia and plummeting sexual desire can pull the plug on the joie de vivre for mid-life women. But wife-and-husband...

Wellness

How to prevent jet lag

There's nothing like jet lag to take the fun out of a long-anticipated vacation. Falling asleep face-first into a plate of...

Stress

Holiday stress? 10 Ways to relax and enjoy the season

The holiday season brings joy and happiness to millions of Americans each year. However, with that joy often comes the stress and...