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Tuesday, Mar 02nd 2010
6 Diaper Rash Warning Signs
Diaper rash can be painful for baby and frustrating for mom or dad—especially when it just won't go away. As a new mom, there were several times my son's diaper rash was so persistent that we suffered with an outbreak for almost a week.
Tuesday, Jan 26th 2010
You're Invited to an Exclusive Event
Did you ever laugh so hard you nearly peed your pants? (I have a friend who leaks every time she cracks up.) She’s not alone. One in three women experience light bladder leakage (LBL), involuntary leakage that results from things like laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising. This is often caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, which can be worsened by obesity, pregnancy, childbirth and hysterectomy.
Thursday, Jan 21st 2010
I Never Expected to Get Cervical Cancer
By Michelle Whitlock, cervical cancer survivor and director of the Pearl of Wisdom Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer
No one expects to get cervical cancer. When my doctor called me back for more tests after my routine gynecologic exam, I wasn’t worried. After all, I had had years of uneventful Pap tests. Plus, I was 26, my career was taking off and I had just met the guy of my dreams.
Wednesday, Jan 20th 2010
Informed & Empowered by Donnalyn Giegerich's Story
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
"Less Fear, More Fun" were just a few of the words of wisdom shared yesterday by Donnalyn Giegerich, a dynamic speaker and sarcoma survivor, as she presented on the topic "Passion Is Always in Fashion."
Monday, Jan 11th 2010
Painful Sex: Tune In Today to Learn More About Causes and Treatments
Are you one of the six million people suffering from painful sex? Has your doctor told you it’s all in your head? Tune in today to The Dr. Oz Show as Dr. Oz investigates four real causes of painful sex and offers options for treatment.
Thursday, Dec 17th 2009
Happy Holidays from HealthyWomen
Imagine for a moment that your “To Do” list has an important person at the top; someone who embodies all the aspects of daily life—a boss, a doctor, a therapist, an accountant, a nurse, a housekeeper, a cook, a chauffeur—someone like you.
Thursday, Dec 10th 2009
Learning to Appreciate the Simple Things in Life
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
Decorating the house, shopping for gifts, traveling to visit family members, and not enough time to do it all! While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed during the holidays, there is beauty all around us. You may find it in the grace of falling snow, the splendor of colorful lights, or in my case, the joyous smile of a loved one.
Friday, Nov 20th 2009
I Modeled in My First Fashion Show
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
We've seen them strutting their stuff on TV and in magazines. The glitz and glamour, the gorgeous designer wear. Have you ever wondered what being a runway model is REALLY like? On Thursday, November 5, I found out!
Tuesday, Nov 17th 2009
Must-Watch TV: Superstar Cancer Survivors Sing and Skate to Educate and Empower
Mark your calendar or set your DVR for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 4 p.m. ET on FOX. Why? Because that's when “Kaleidoscope"—a holiday special featuring legendary Scott Hamilton (in his first television performance since being diagnosed with a brain tumor five years ago) and Dorothy Hamill—skate to the music of fellow cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John.
Monday, Oct 12th 2009
Welcome to the New HealthyWomen.org!
After 20 years serving your needs as the National Women's Health Resource Center, we've had a little work done and are proud to introduce you to the new face of women's wellness.
Welcome to HealthyWomen and our new Web site, HealthyWomen.org. For two decades we've been your source for objective, medically approved information—a veritable library that once was just a phone call away. Now, we're a click away.
