Avoid These Dieting Practices Mar 15 11:56am Many of us start putting on the pounds when life gets too busy to fit in exercise. Sure we're busy with the demands of work and family but those don't necessarily get our muscles fired up and heart pumping effectively to burn lots of... Read more

Tired and Rundown? It May Be Anemia Mar 11 08:49am Feeling run down? Are you in the midst of a pregnancy? Dealing with heavy periods? Do you avoid eating meat? If any of these apply to you, you could be at risk for anemia. Anemia is the deficiency of the oxygen-carrying red blood cells, which are... Read more

Dealing With Unwanted Hair Feb 29 04:26pm Don't you just adore that tiny coarse hair or hairs that crop up on your chin every so often? You can snip it, pluck it, wax it, or shave it but, lo and behold, it always returns - sometimes with additional playmates for all the world to see! But... Read more

Your Blood Pressure Reality Check Feb 27 01:21pm I am often told by women, "I have low blood pressure." Then, when they are faced with an elevated blood pressure reading during a doctor's visit, they are first in disbelief and a minute later anxious that something is wrong. Often,... Read more

Five Steps to Protect Your Heart Feb 23 10:13am First, don't smoke, or quit now. Smoking increases your risk of stroke, heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. Ever had a leg cramp? If you have heart disease, you might possibly look forward to getting one every time you try to walk a... Read more

Pelvic Exam Anxiety Feb 21 02:19pm I remember the anxiety I used to feel right before my annual appointment with my gynecologist. I attribute it to the traumatizing effect of my first pelvic exam when I was a teenager. What happened was this: I arrived for a regular appointment with... Read more

'I Felt a Lump - Now What?' Feb 16 08:10am Your doctor recommends it, your friends say they do it, and the magazines write endlessly about it, so every few months you try to do it, too. "It," of course, is the breast self-exam. But always the questions linger: What exactly am I... Read more

Weight Gain and Your Thyroid Feb 13 11:31am I have met many women who complain that they've gained weight over months or years, despite having maintained an active lifestyle and limiting their food intake. They often ask if they have an underactive thyroid - and since many people develop a... Read more

A Heartfelt Thought for Valentine's Day Feb 08 01:16pm Valentine's Day may bring to mind heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates, but please take just a moment today to consider the state of your real heart. As women, we are somewhat protected from heart disease, at least until menopause.... Read more

Breastfeeding: Your Survival Kit Feb 06 10:54am If you plan to breastfeed, be prepared for challenges , and be prepared to ask for help from friends and medical professionals - a lactation specialist can be an especially helpful coach. Most importantly, be committed to breastfeeding but also... Read more