Make Losing Weight a Family Affair
WEDNESDAY, March 7, 2018Is your family struggling with overweight or obesity? To lose weight, take a team approach. Studies show that when overweight parents shed…
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Body Talk
What Younger Women Need to Know About Heart Disease
MONDAY, March 5, 2018Heart disease used to be thought of as a man’s issue, but women are unfortunately catching up. And though it’s still also…
Read onSocial Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image
MONDAY, March 5, 2018Seeing too many social media posts from friends about their fitness activity can harm your body image, a new study contends. “When…
Read onHealth Tip: Learn Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(HealthDay News) — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is believed caused by a hormonal imbalance that affects the release of a woman’s egg each month. The…
Read onTrying a New Sport? Remember, You’re Not (Yet) an Olympian
SUNDAY, March 4, 2018If watching the Winter Olympics made you want to try some new sports, go slow and ease into them, sports medicine experts…
Read onStep Up Your Strength Training
THURSDAY, March 1, 2018Strength training is an essential part of a complete workout program. But whether you use free weights, machines or resistance bands, keep…
Read on1 in 14 Pregnant Women Still Smokes
Though the dangers of smoking during pregnancy to both mother and baby are well-known, just over 7 percent of women still light up while pregnant,…
Read onHealth Tip: Menstrual Migraines
(HealthDay News) — Cramps are a better-known symptom of a woman’s period, but about 20 percent of women are also prone to migraine headaches during…
Read onHow to Maintain That Weight Loss
If you’ve been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the…
Read onHey Runners, Be Sure to Choose the Right Shoes
The only equipment you really need to go running are running shoes. But choosing a pair can often feel like a shopping marathon. There’s no…
Read onHere’s to a Healthy Pregnancy
Take good prenatal care of yourself and not only will you have a healthier baby, you’ll also lower his or her risk of type 2…
Read onWant to Keep the Weight Off? Eat More Slowly
Instead of gulping your food, try eating more slowly. It may help you drop those unwanted pounds, a new study by Japanese researchers suggests. Also…
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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 …