Women's Health
Embarrassing Ob/Gyn Questions Answered
Do you have questions you're too embarrassed to ask your ob/gyn? Watch this webinar as we touch on many of the questions you may ponder about sexual activity, contraception and pregnancy planning, and what’s going on “down there.”
3 Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms
Most of us are familiar with the primary symptoms of menopause — hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes and slowing metabolism. But there are other lesser-known menopause symptoms we may experience as our ovaries produce waning supplies of progesterone and estrogen, including insomnia, a metallic taste in your mouth, and body odor. Read on for tips on how to deal with them.
4 Ways to Better Bone Health
Most of us don't think much about our bone health until we reach middle age when osteoporosis is commonly known to set in. In reality, we need to think about the wellness of our all-important internal scaffolding decades earlier. The reason? Our bone health is in part determined by what we do much, much earlier in life.
Healthy Nails Are at Your Fingertips
As our primary tools for getting things done, our hands — and our fingernails, by extension — take a lot of abuse. If we don't take care of them, it shows; but there is more to healthy nails than meets the eye.
It's Time to Get Rid of Those Painful Varicose Veins
You may notice veins that bulge or look twisted (varicose veins) in your legs. Your legs may ache or swell, and sometimes they may feel heavy and tired, or like they're burning. You're not too happy with the way they look either. What can you do? Don't fret.
What Women — and Men — Need to Know About UTIs
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of the urinary system.
Understanding Hair Loss In Women
Women are accustomed to having "good hair" days and "bad hair" days, but when those bad days threaten to become permanent because of hair loss, it may be time to take a closer look.
Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
Are you at risk for osteoporosis, a disease that causes thinning of bones? Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved. It's often called a "silent disease" because people can't feel their bones getting weaker.
Can Acronyms Save Your Life When It Comes to a Stroke?
When it comes to stroke, the answer is an absolute yes! Learn the ABC(S) of stroke prevention and how to act FAST if you think someone is having one. But there is so much more that you need to know about, from not-so-common symptoms to the importance of speedy medical treatment.
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