An Australian study suggests that too much fast food and not enough fresh fruit can harm a woman’s fertility. But eating well is no ‘magic bullet’ for conception, our expert advises.
Tag: women’s health
Self-Care: 10 Small & Powerful Ways to Celebrate You
What does it mean to celebrate you? It’s a way of thinking, a way of taking care of yourself and your body. Self-care makes us more effective caregivers to our whole family.
Self-Care or Who Cares? Survey Finds Women Vary Drastically
Do you make time to eat healthy? Hang out with friends? Meditate? The answer, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey, likely depends on whether you have young kids at home.
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Advice for Women
Women tend to think of self-care as pampering, and to put children, spouse, parents, friends and even pets first. Learning to treat yourself with love, respect, kindness and discipline can transform your life.
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Sexual Assault: What You Need to Know About PTSD
If you are experiencing nightmares, anxiety or hopelessness after a sexual assault, you may have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Find out what you need to know and where to get help.
9 Tips to Keep Your Vagina Happy + Healthy
Want a healthy vagina? This organ requires very little care, so less is more. A gynecologist offers tips on what you should (and shouldn’t) do for good vaginal health.
Ladies: Put Yourself at the Top of Your To-do List
You take care of your kids, spouse, parents, BFFs ― even your pets ― before taking care of yourself. Let this serve as a friendly reminder to STOP! Put yourself first.
Fetal Alcohol Disorder May Be Far More Common Than Previously Thought
Most of us know that when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she puts her baby at high risk of developing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. A new study shows that the rate at which children are impacted by these life-long disabilities may be higher than previously estimated.
Can I Have Sex When I Have a Yeast Infection?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Ob/Gyn Oluwatosin Goje, MD, answers this one about yeast infections and sex.
Many Women Unaware of Heart Disease Threat
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. But a recent study shows that many women are unaware of this fact — and worse — they don’t see cardiovascular disease as a top health concern.