1 of 16 All about your cycle by Hallie Levine Each month, about two weeks before your period is due, your body preps for a potential pregnancy by ovulating, a process where an egg is released from an ovary into the fallopian tubes, where it may be fertilized by sperm. Your estrogen level peaks during… Read More »
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1 of 15 Free and clear laundry detergents by Dwyer Frame When you have sensitive skin, the simple act of washing your clothes can be a challenge. “Dyes and fragrances in detergent and laundry soaps contain chemical substances that clean, deodorize, and disinfect, and in an overly sensitive person, even the slightest contact can trigger… Read More »
1 of 6 Best headache remedies by Aviva Patz From Health magazine Have a throbbing headache? It can be difficult to diagnose head pain, especially if there’s not an obvious culprit (such as too many drinks the night before). Use this step-by-step chart to find out what’s really causing your headache and determine if you’re… Read More »
1 of 16 Best cooling sheets by Dwyer Frame Suffer from night sweats? Whether you’re going through menopause, are suffering from an illness, or simply just run hot, then night sweats can wreck havoc on your sleep cycle. Thankfully, the simple task of switching out your sheets can help improve your rest by keeping you… Read More »
1 of 11 Your fertility by Hallie Levine We spend a large part of our lives either trying to get pregnant or trying not to get pregnant. But fertility is about far more than sperm meeting egg. The female reproductive system involves not just your lady parts but also your brain, your love handles, and… Read More »
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Several years ago, I had a pregnant patient who did not seem to grasp the significance of her illnesses (uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes). What she did understand is when she didn’t approve of her care. She complained about everything from our nursing staff to how our fluorescent lighting “made her blood pressure go up.” She… Read More »
Even if you work out, heavy sitting may put you at greater risk of developing diabetes or dying of heart disease or cancer, per a new study in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We haven’t cracked the formula for how much light activity versus more traditional exercise we should do,” says study co-author David Alter, MD.… Read More »
Several years ago, I had a pregnant patient who did not seem to grasp the significance of her illnesses (uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes). What she did understand is when she didn’t approve of her care. She complained about everything from our nursing staff to how our fluorescent lighting “made her blood pressure go up.” She… Read More »