New research demonstrates that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to preventing cancer in women. Two new studies report that being overweight increases cancer risk, especially for females. The latest reports are part of growing evidence that indicates a normal…
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! You’re no doubt excited — and maybe a little scared. You might be feeling overwhelmed and confused as to how to take care of yourself in the best way possible to ensure your…
If you’re looking for a pleasurable way to get more exercise, the simple act of walking each day might be your best weight-loss solution. As one of the easiest, cheapest, and most readily available forms of exercise, walking for weight…
We all know that in order to lose weight, we need to cut out the junk food and fill our plates with nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. But which ones? All fruits and vegetables provide important antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but…
How do you spend your weekends? Taking a closer look at your unhealthy weekend habits can help you steer clear of setbacks and keep you on track with your weight-loss goals. Do you stick to the routines you’ve established during…
The gut issue we're going to explore today is often called leaky gut syndrome — and it's becoming more and more common across the globe as populations the world over begin to adopt a Western diet and lifestyle. While leaky…
Prior to Your OB/GYN Surgery Smoking If you smoke, you should stop before your operation. Any period of nonsmoking helps, but to get the most benefit, you should quit at least two weeks before surgery. Quitting or cutting down on…
Pregnancy does crazy things to your body. It is also a time filled with some new and unusual concerns. This article address some of those concerns. Bleeding Many women experience spotting during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Typically, spotting…
If you suffer from joint pain and stiff, aching joints, you’re not alone. Millions of people endure the skeletal disease known as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis takes over when your bones weaken, and/or little holes start to take shape in the bones.…
Broaching the subject of puberty and menstruation with your adolescent daughter is no easy task. We don’t always feel like we have the tools or the language to do so. But, it’s an important topic that we should all fully…