Women's Health - Original Articles

Estate-Planning Pointers for Caregivers

Caring for an aging relative? You'll need to secure some legal documents for their long-term care. Here's a useful overview.

8 Ways to Access Low-Cost Counseling Services

Therapy can be an effective tool when coping with difficult situations, but many insurances plans don't cover mental health services, or they require expensive co-pays. Here are some ways to find affordable treatment.

What You Need to Know About Melamine

Will serving food on melamine plates make your family sick? It's possible. Read on for potential dangers of this budget-friendly tableware.

Strength Training: How Long Until You See Results?

How long does it take to get "cut arms" and "ripped abs?" That depends on how you train, what you eat, and how careful you are about form and technique.

5 Best Anti-Aging Supplements

Add these to your diet to help improve memory, reduce inflammation, control blood sugar, and more.

Creative Cocktails With a Nutritious Twist

Many bars and restaurants around the country are turning to ingredients such as apples, beets, carrots, berries, and ginger to help make drinks healthy (and delicious)!

The Ups and Downs of Multitasking While Exercising

If catching up on the news or catching up with a friend is what it takes to get you to the gym, go for it! Just make sure you don't become too distracted that your workout falls by the wayside.

5 Types of Friends You Need (and a Few You Don't)

Friends matter. They inspire, advise, and comfort us in a way no one else can. Here are examples of some friendships worth cultivating, and others worth cutting.

Doctor Bias Toward Overweight Patients May Interfere With Care

Obesity in adults may affect the way physicians treat them. According to research, doctors are less compassionate toward overweight patients, making patients less likely to seek treatment.

8 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist

If the guy (or gal) in the white coat makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you may end up avoiding your dental visits altogether. Here's how to get to the root of the problem so you can start taking care of your teeth again.

7 Tips for Age-Appropriate Style

Our guide will help you look your best, no matter how many birthdays you've seen.

Organic Cosmetics: Will Your Skin Know the Difference?

"Organic." "Made with organic ingredients." "100 percent organic." Three similarly sounding phrases but three very different meanings. Get the facts you need.

9 Activities for Indoor Family Fun

Stuck inside with "nothing to do"? Your family will have a blast dancing, storytelling, and writing letters to long-distance relatives.

The Anti-Angiogenesis Diet: Can It Prevent Cancer?

Angiogenesis is a controlled process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. When the balance of angiogenesis is off-balance in the body, abnormal blood vessels grow, potentially leading to cancer. Can certain foods inhibit this loss of control?

Exercise Realization: Less Is More

New science suggests shorter workouts may be just as effective as longer ones.

4 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor

Health guidelines are forever changing, so it's important to stay up-to-date. Be sure to bring this list of questions to your next doctor's appointment.

Spa Secrets: Get Glowing Skin at Home

Maintaining healthy skin doesn't have to be a major investment. Try one of these at-home facials today.

8 Ways to Downsize Your Life

To get more out of life, sometimes you have to opt for less. Here's how.

10 Household Cleaning Uses for Vinegar

This environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-laden cleaning products works great on wooden floors, stainless steel appliances, and more. It effectively breaks up grease and sends mold and mildew packing.

Keep Age-Related Weight Gain in Check

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

Probiotics: The Key to Clear Skin?

A new study suggests these healthy types of bacteria just may help banish blemishes.

Why Some People Get Acne and Others Don't

You religiously wash your face and avoid greasy food, yet still, you break out before every important occasion. Could there be something more contributing to your acne-prone skin?

Trend to Try? Functional Fitness

Is your workout working for you? Here are four moves to strengthen and stretch the muscles you use most.

Bounce Back From a Bad Eating Day

If you slip up and eat every diet no-no in sight, don't beat yourself up. Get back on track with these tips.

Clinical Trials: Myths and Facts

You may have concerns about joining a clinical trial for Parkinson's disease or another condition. Here's what you need to know.

The Secret to Surviving Allergy Season

One simple step will help reduce allergy symptoms: Removing your clothes when you come in from outside. Here's why.

5 Ways to Dress Up a Glass of Water

Skip the artificially flavored bottled water, and add your own natural twist.

Acute vs. Chronic Sinusitis: Understand Your Condition

For many, sinusitis means uncomfortable symptoms that may require the right treatment to overcome.

The Connection Between Scent, Food, and Satisfaction

Intriguing new research suggests that aroma plays a key role in satisfying our taste buds. These findings could have major implications for weight control.

6 Ways to Stop Being Late

Are you chronologically challenged? Here are some tips to get in sync with your schedule.