Gone are the days when strength training evoked well-oiled body builders hoisting huge barbells above their heads. You don't have to look like Mr. or Mrs. Universe to benefit from strength training. In fact, it is now considered an essential component of a well-rounded work out, with benefits that go way beyond achieving that elusive six-pack.
It’s hard to find anyone in America today who hasn’t been touched by breast cancer, either directly or because a loved one has struggled with the disease.
Many women have the “Baby Blues” during the first few weeks after giving birth. You may feel anxious and overwhelmed, have mood swings, or get teary over minor things.
Most people have heard about endometriosis, but what about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? If affects nearly as many women as endometriosis, but far fewer people are familiar with the impact PCOS can have on a woman’s fertility and overall health. Learn more about this common condition that affects an estimated 8-10% of women of childbearing age in the U.S.
Congratulations! You're pregnant. Now what? If this is your first time, you may feel like you're venturing into uncharted territory as you enter the first trimester. Even if you have been pregnant before, your experience may be different this time around. Let’s review some of the changes you can expect in these early months.
Everybody experiences the discomfort of a dry mouth from time to time. Whether your mouth suddenly feels like the Sahara Desert just before you give a speech, or your mouth feels dried out from lack of hydration, an occasional occurrence of dry mouth is generally resolved by drinking lots of fluids. But if you are experiencing dry mouth frequently, it’s worth taking a look at the causes – and potential solutions.
When it comes to workouts and methods for getting fit and staying healthy, just about everybody seems to have an opinion on which approach is best. Google "best workout" and you'll immediately be served with more than 10.5 billion hits! Narrow that down to "getting fit" or "losing weight" and "staying fit as you age” and you’ll still have hundreds of millions of hits to choose from. Confused? You aren't alone.
Thinking about growing your family? It's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, so it's important to know the facts and be as prepared as possible – no matter your age.
Working out at home skyrocketed in popularity during the early days of the pandemic. After all, with gyms closed and quarantine mandates in place, there weren't a lot of other options for embarking on a new fitness routine – or continuing the one you had in place.
Steve Jobs. Patrick Swayze. Alex Trebek. Aretha Franklin. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sally Ride. Besides being American icons, they all died from pancreatic cancer. Considering that pancreatic cancer is relatively rare (accounting for about 3% of all cancers in the U.S) it takes a very large toll.
