Women's Health - Original Articles

Ho'oponopono: The Hawaiian Secret to Happiness

In a time of high-tech medicine, can a simple technique involving nothing more than the power of your own mind be the key to health and happiness?

How to Protect Yourself From Health Scams

That miracle cure sound too good to be true? It probably is. Follow these tips to safeguard yourself and your family.

Can You Have an Orgasm During Exercise?

A new study says yes. In fact, weight lifting, biking, and abdominal exercises were the common causes. Find out more.

What to Look for in a New Pillow

If you wake up with neck or back pain or find yourself sleeping in awkward positions, it may be time to shop for a new pillow.

Putting Your Pet on a Diet: A Vet's Top Tips

How much activity should your overweight pet engage in? What does a diet look like for a dog or a cat? Veterinarian Rich Goldstein answers these questions and more.

Truth and Fallacies About Fat

Is fat really all that bad? Are you going too far to eliminate it from your diet? Get the truth here.

How to Gain Control by Letting Go

Think you always have to be the one in charge? It's time to think again.

What Your Parents Got Wrong About Food

It's fine for chicken to thaw on the counter. Every last morsel of a meal should be finished. We debunk these myths and more so that you can teach the truth to your family.

6 Noninvasive Tips for Younger-Looking Skin

Turn back the hands of time without going under the knife (or needle).

Where Does Medical Waste Go?

Needles. Bandages. Even diseased organs. What actually happens to them? The answer depends on the rules of your state.

Long-Term and Permanent Birth Control Options: For Women and Men

Once you're sure you're family is complete, you need contraception you can count on for the rest of your reproductive years.

Diagnosed With Diabetes? Beware of Another Risk

An estimated 1 out of 3 people with diabetes over the age of 50 has Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition that increases one's risk of heart attack and stroke.

The Rewards of Adding More Legumes to Your Meals

Legumes (think lentils and beans) deliver a hefty dose of nutrition at a sensible price. Try them in soups, salads, and even desserts.

Uterine Cancer: What You Need to Know

Are you at risk for the fourth most common cancer among U.S. women?

Insulin Resistance: Symptoms and Solutions

This common condition is often a precursor to diabetes.

Osteoporosis-Related Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Understanding the source of your discomfort is the first step in receiving the right treatment regimen.

5 Important (But Rarely Explained) Medical Terms, and What They Mean

Struggling to understand what your doctor s saying? Here are some helpful translations.

The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Turmeric

In addition to providing rich color to certain foods, this spice may also help prevent Alzheimer s Disease.

Could Pine Bark Extract Help Treat Osteoarthritis Pain?

Are you familiar with this supplement, which may provide relief from osteoarthritis symptoms?

Recognizing and Treating Thyroid Disease

This small gland can cause serious health issues, especially for women.

Diet and Exercise: The Key to Type 2 Remission?

Could improving your diet and exercise habits return your blood sugar to a normal range? Here's what the latest research says.

What Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You?

Discolored, flaky nails can indicate a fungal infection while a painful and swollen big toe may be a sign of gout.

A Basic Guide to Writing Your Will

Having a will in place can spare your family a great deal of expense, confusion, and major disagreement. Here's how to go about this important process.

Are You in Denial About Your Weight?

Being too skinny isn't healthy, and obesity has its risk factors as well. So when it comes to the number on the scale, are you being honest with yourself?

Scientific Studies Don't Always Tell the Whole Story

It's important to be a well-informed, yet slightly skeptical, patient and healthcare consumer.

In Search of Dr. Right? Look for These Qualities

When choosing a new physician, consider credentials, bedside manner, and whether or not she participates in your insurance plan.

Learn to Become a Better Listener

Listening to your loved ones is an essential way to gain trust and respect.

Retirement Communities Reinvented

Today's senior residences are bustling hotbeds of activity and energy, offering more options for fun and healthful recreation.

When Is It Time for a Colonoscopy?

The colonoscopy is both a screening tool and a preventative measure. Learn more about how this procedure can protect your health, and when it s time to have one.

Reusable Menstrual Products: The Eco-Friendly Alternative

It's worn inside the vagina during your period to collect fluid rather than absorb it. Learn more about your different options.