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Body Talk
Some Antibiotics Linked to Miscarriage Risk
Study finds certain meds seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers say
Read onExercise Guidelines: How Much Is Enough?
The time you need to spend exercising depends on what you’re doing, but it’s probably less than you think
Read onGenes May Govern Your Risk for PTSD
Link with the psychiatric disorder is more apparent for women, study contends
Read onMid-Life Exercise Could Jog Your Memory
Combination of aerobic, resistance training best for boosting brain health, study finds
Read onHealth Tip: Don’t Let Boredom Thwart Your Workout
Keep exercise fun and fresh
Read onCounting Your Way to Weight Loss
Standard calorie caps aren’t for everyone
Read onWant a Longer Life? Try Biking to Work
Pedal pushers saw their risk for heart disease, cancer and early death cut by almost half in 5-year study
Read onTalking to a Therapist Can Actually Rewire Your Brain
It’s no secret that going to therapy can be beneficial to mental and emotional health, but some new research is pointing out an interesting reason about why that is. A study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry found that when a therapist helps a patient challenge unhealthy thought patterns, that person shows measurable changes in their brain activity.
Read onTurns Out Men and Women Do Process Emotions Similarly — Sort Of
We’ve heard over and over again that men and women have brains that work in slightly different ways, but some new research on emotions claims that the sexes are more alike then we think.
Read onStudy Tests Sending Women Abortion Pills by Mail
Many of us take for granted the access that we have to the medical assistance that we might need or want at any given time. When it comes to female reproductive rights, though, things are much more complicated.
Read onTraumatic Stress Affects Genders’ Brains Differently
Although we might still be fighting for gender equality on many fronts, the fact still remains that there are some genetic differences between men and women, and there are some important reasons to pay attention to that fact.
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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 …