6 Places to Get the Flu Vaccine
Here’s where to get the flu shot and a few surprising spots you should know. Coughing. Sniffling. Aching. It’s the most germiest time of the year. Cases of the flu are rising in most parts of the country. But you can help protect yourself and others by getting the flu vaccine. And now’s a good time to get it ahead of the busy holiday season.
Read full story10 Ways to Treat SAD
The change in daylight hours can leave some people feeling depressed. For some, it could be more than just unhappiness — it could be seasonal affective disorder. Find out how you can treat SAD.
Read full storyBotox. It’s Not Just for Beauty Anymore.
Read about the ways Botox can be used to treat medical conditions. When you hear the word “Botox,” what comes to mind? Beauty? Needles? If so, you’re spot on. Botox injections are most commonly used as a cosmetic procedure to help smooth out wrinkles by temporarily “freezing” muscles or blocking certain nerves. Think: Foreheads with no wrinkles and eyes with no crows feet.
Read full story9 Easy Ways to Fix Your Focus and Improve Concentration
We can do strange things when we multitask and lose focus. Here are some ways to keep your focus from wandering. Have you ever heard the story about the woman who lost her cell phone and found it, days later, in her freezer?
Read full storyWhy Many People Gain Weight in the Fall (And How to Avoid It)
Get expert tips and tricks to ensure that your diet doesn't veer off track this fall and to help you adopt healthy behaviors. The lazy, hazy and crazy days of summer are a fading memory. You've put away the bathing suits, sun dresses and open-toed shoes. You've taken out and put on the puffy coats, leggings, sweaters and boots.
Read full storyPCOS and Menopause
Find out what happens to people with PCOS when hormones change at menopause. One in 10 people assigned female at birth (AFAB) deal with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during their reproductive years. The condition, the exact cause of which is unknown, affects hormone levels, and people with PCOS produce too many androgens, which is a group of hormones that includes testosterone among others.
Read full storyWhat Is EMDR and How Can It Help Trauma Survivors?
The breakthrough therapy helps your brain heal itself. Medically reviewed by Saundra Jain, MA, Psy, LPC. Nearly every morning it’s the same thing. I’m jolted awake from a dream about my father. In the dream, it’s come to light that he isn’t dead. His death was a hoax. Still blurry from sleep, I try to make sense of this news. Then it all comes flooding back: the way he gasped and writhed, the way the machines beeped and hummed, the way the guards (my father died incarcerated) glanced up, annoyed, while texting, interrupted by my wailing sobs.
Read full storyCauses of Mood Swings
Occasional mood swings are normal, but it may help to know what's causing your mood swings, especially if they're disrupting your life. By Stacey Feintuch and Barb DePree, MD, NCMP,MMM | HealthyWomen.
Read full storyBipolar Disorder 101
Learning the facts about bipolar disorder is important. Here’s what you need to know. Medically reviewed by Rena Ferguson, M.D. You’ve probably heard of bipolar disorder before. A number of celebrities like Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Catherine Zeta-Jones have had very public diagnoses. But even with these famous cases, a lot of stigma still surrounds the condition. And much of what people think they know about bipolar disorder is steeped in stereotypes.
Read full storyEMDR Therapy Helped Me Heal from Trauma. Now I Use it to Help My Clients.
After EMDR helped me process my sister’s suicide, I decided to help others through EMDR therapy. On the first day of my trauma retreat the therapist went directly from “Do you prefer to cook or eat takeout?” to “Let’s make a list of the worst things that have ever happened to you.”
Read full storyDeborah Norville Keeps Her Viewers Close and Her Doctors Closer
TV anchor and journalist Deborah Norville reflects on her journey with thyroid cancer. For more than 25 years, Deborah Norville, 65, has been on screen in living rooms across America as the host of the popular show Inside Edition, among other shows. And while she’s spent much of her career informing the public, Norville never expected that someone would return the favor.
Read full storyHashimoto’s Disease 101
This autoimmune condition can affect everything from your brain to your bowels. Here’s what you need to know. I was on a morning walk getting my steps in when I passed a car window and my reflection stopped me in my tracks.
Read full storyEnd-of-Life Planning 101
Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started. When Taya Dunn Johnson’s husband died suddenly at age 37, her world was completely shattered. Worse, she and her husband had never imagined they needed to plan so early for this type of life event. He didn’t have a will, sufficient life insurance or other end-of-life documents. Some of their financial accounts, including their mortgage, were linked to her husband’s bank account, but Johnson was unable to gain access right away and was locked out of the account after trying.* She struggled with this while planning a funeral for which she had no preplanned funds, trying to grieve and taking care of their 3-year-old son. “Not having things in place legally places a huge emotional and logistical burden on the surviving relative(s), especially a surviving spouse,” Johnson said. “It’s startling, overwhelming, and at times, infuriating.”
Read full story6 Effective Core Exercises for All Levels
While you might want that tighter core so you can look better in a bathing suit, there are real, practical reasons why you should strengthen that core. Having a six-pack—or at least a tighter midsection—is probably on everyone's list of physique goals. While you might want that tighter core so you can look better in a bathing suit, there are real, practical reasons why you should strengthen that core.
Read full story12 Simple Ways to Fight Prediabetes
As many as 60 million people in the United States have prediabetes, yet more than 90 percent of them don’t know it. Find out if you're one of them and learn how to take action today.
Read full storyStroke Symptoms Checklist
Learn the basics about risk factors, warning signs and steps to take if you think your having a stroke. A stroke happens when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When this occurs, part of the brain no longer receives the oxygen it needs, and the tissue in that area starts to die.Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) consist of stroke-like symptoms, which go away shortly after starting and produce no lasting damage. Even if your symptoms disappear entirely, it is critical that you follow up with a health care professional to address your risk for future stroke.
Read full storySymptoms of Heart Attacks
Knowing your risk factors and the warning signs can help save your life. The statistics can make your heart skip a beat: 1 in 3 women die from cardiovascular disease each year. And heart disease — a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s ability to function — is the No.1 cause of death for women in the United States.
Read full storyAre Vitamin and Mineral Infusions Worth the Hype?
Are you intrigued by celebrities’ glamorous portrayals of vitamin and mineral infusions? Read on to see if these treatments are worth every cent, or if celebs are just paying for the hype.
Read full story8 Foods to Eat for Healthy Bones
Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help keep your bones healthy and possibly lower your risk of osteoporosis. Approximately 8 million American women have osteoporosis, a disease that weakens and thins bones, leaving them fragile and prone to breaking.
Read full storyFast Facts: Everything You Need to Know About the Thyroid
Women are more likely to have problems with their thyroid than men. Here's what you need to know. Medically reviewed by Dr. Uzma M. Siddiqui. In the United States, approximately 20 million people have thyroid disease, and women are five to eight times more likely to develop a problem than men. Up to 60% of people with a thyroid condition are unaware of their condition since the symptoms for thyroid disease are often mild, and problems are hard to detect without blood tests. That's why it's important to receive regular checkups with your healthcare provider and discuss any new symptoms you may be experiencing.
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