Care for Caregivers
Many of us will care for a parent at some point in our lives. If you’re shopping or cooking for Mom or taking Dad to…
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Body Talk
Don’t Be a Dumbbell: Work Out With Weights
Strength training needs to be part of every exercise plan, but you don’t have to join a health club to reap its benefits. You can…
Read onHealth Tip: Diabetes Affects Women Differently
Diabetes affects about the same number of women and men, but it affects them differently. According to the Office on Women’s Health, women with diabetes…
Read onHealth Tip: How Much Exercise Do You Need?
We all know that exercise is good for us, but how much do we need at each stage of life? The U.S. Library of Medicine…
Read onHeavier Women May Need Mammograms More Often
Women who are overweight or obese may need to be screened for breast cancer more frequently, new Swedish research suggests. The reason? Overweight or obese…
Read onEverything You Need to Know About Exercise and Hydration
Working up a good sweat when you exercise lets you know you’re working hard, but it’s also a sign that you’re losing water — water…
Read onIt’s the Latest Diet Craze, But Is It Safe?
What if you could have your cake, eat it, too, and lose weight? A nutritional fad called CICO — short for “Calories In, Calories Out”…
Read onAn Exercise Game Plan for Boomers
If you’re a member of the baby boom generation, don’t think you’re too old to exercise. On the contrary, it’s especially important for you to…
Read onHey, Single Folk: Adopting a Dog Could Lengthen Your Life
Here’s to keeping your health on a tight leash: New research suggests that having a dog might boost a single person’s life span. The study…
Read onBreathing Dirty Air May Raise Miscarriage Risk
Smog might raise a woman’s risk of miscarriage early in her pregnancy, a new study suggests. Chronic exposure seemed to increase that risk by more…
Read onOne Type of Diet Can Add Years to Your Life
Obese people who follow a low-fat weight-loss plan could tack extra years onto their life, a new review of medical evidence suggests. Such diets appear…
Read onPreventing Sports Injuries
Simple steps can help keep you from being sidelined by a sports injury. First, make it a rule to bookend every workout with a warm-up…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …