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Friday, Jan 08th 2010
What You Need to Know Before Going in for a Mammogram
A big part of what we do here at HealthyWomen is empower women to be their own advocates when it comes to their overall health and well-being.
As the saying goes (and my own grandmother would reiterate) “knowledge is power,” and it never ceases to amaze me when I come across a nugget of information that neither the general public nor I was aware of.
Thursday, Jan 07th 2010
3 Simple Solutions (Not Resolutions) for the New Year
Well, it's finally here: the New Year! And I have decided to heed a little of my own advice: New Year = New You. Here's a New Year's gift to you: three simple solutions—not resolutions—anyone can implement in the New Year. Enjoy!
Tuesday, Jan 05th 2010
Music Ideas to Get You Moving in the New Year
Flipping around the TV during this past week between the holidays and New Year's, I came across a "retro"—I will not say old—piece of concert footage from 1992 featuring Earth, Wind & Fire. Wow, did that band move! I think I even worked up a small sweat just watching their aerobic-style dance moves to "September"—all the while sipping tea from my sofa and enjoying the lingering comfort of fuzzy slippers.
Tuesday, Dec 22nd 2009
A New You in the New Year with HealthyWomen
With the holiday season being, arguably, the most difficult time of year to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to know that you can still enjoy your social and familial celebrations without permanently affecting your waistline.
Sure, your jeans may feel a little tighter by January 2, but that doesn’t mean you need to carry excess weight around the rest of the year!
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.
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!
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.
Wednesday, Jul 22nd 2009
HealthyWomen at the Warped Tour
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
Being a staffer here in the office of HealthyWomen, I get to talk to real women, on the phone everyday. But this past Sunday I had the chance to do something that I love even more - go out into the community and speak with them face to face.
Monday, May 04th 2009
I Ran My First Half Marathon!
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, executive director of the HealthyWomen
Each year I make a mental list of two to three things that I would like to achieve, and training and running a half marathon was one of my 2009 goals. I've always been a single digit mile runner, so thinking about running over 10 miles was huge for me; training solo was going to be a challenge.
