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Thursday, Feb 25th 2010
Are Organizing and Exercise Really That Different?
Guest blogger: Rashelle Isip
Monday, Feb 22nd 2010
Body Image and the Olympics
Watching images of America's two newest sweethearts—downhill darlings and Olympic medalists Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso—it's easy to see how much these two inspiring women have in common.
However, it may not be what you think.…
Tuesday, Feb 16th 2010
HealthyWomen is Ranked Top Site in O, The Oprah Magazine
Living in the so-called information age, it can be difficult to know who to trust as a reliable source when conducting research—especially when it comes to your own health.
We all have that friend or colleague—or maybe it's even your own mother—who turns to Google instead of her doctor when experiencing symptoms or side effects. Let's face it: The Internet can make a hypochondriac out of the best of us!
Guest blogger: Rashelle IsipWednesday, Jan 27th 2010
HealthyWomen's Favorite iPhone Apps
Good health is not always associated with modern convenience or amenities: Calorie-laden or preserved fast foods instead of healthy home-cooked meals. Time-saving driving in lieu of walking. Watching television rather than getting some shut-eye. These temptations too often win the battle over healthy choices.
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
No Phone Zone
You see it every day—and maybe you’re even guilty of it yourself: talking or texting while driving.
While many people believe they are masters of multitasking, think again.
Friday, Jan 15th 2010
How You Can Help the Citizens of Haiti
Earlier this week the nation of Haiti was struck by a massive and catastrophic earthquake, devastating structures from the National Palace of i
Tuesday, Jan 12th 2010
How You Can Easily Reduce Your Risk for Cervical Cancer
While many women schedule their annual gynecological exams around their birthdays, there are—unfortunately—millions of American women who evade their routine checkups as much as they try to avoid turning another year older!
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.
