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How to thrive (not just survive)
Are you feeling exhausted and spread so thin you might just disappear? Take some well-deserved “me time,” and join Kym Dunton, RN, in a lively session at Girls’ Day Out on August 15 focused on...
View ArticleDe-stress for a healthy heart
Stress can cause actual physical changes in your body. It can contribute to everything from high blood pressure to asthma to irritable bowel syndrome – and can even accelerate the aging process. During...
View ArticleTurning “Oh, no” into “Oh, yes!”
Tips for healthy and enjoyable sex Childbirth and menopause can present some challenges, but neither milestone represents the end of your sex life. An open conversation with your doctor might help you...
View ArticleMindfulness for body and soul
Mindfulness is an approach that can benefit both mind and body. It allows you to look at your situation – whatever it may be – from a more objective point of view, without judging yourself. Instead of...
View ArticleAre you craving a silent night?
You’re up half the night, but you’re not sure why. Your partner says you snore. Is it snoring or is it sleep apnea? While either issue can keep you up at night, the terms “snoring” and “sleep apnea”...
View Article10 tips for a better night’s sleep
A good night’s sleep can help you restore sore muscles, calm your stress, regulate your metabolism and help you focus during the day. Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep. Here are 10...
View ArticleSleeping better can help you lose weight
You’re counting calories, eating more veggies and exercising more. You’re doing what you’re supposed to do to achieve a healthier weight. But something’s missing. And you’re tired, in fact, you’re...
View ArticleGirls’ Day Out 2015
Thank you for joining us on Saturday, August 15, 2015, and reconnecting with all that’s good for you! Girls’ Day Out (formerly called Speaking of Women’s Health) is a 15-year partnership between...
View Article5 ways to beat breast cancer
Finding a breast lump is a common fear for most women. If you find one, you worry that it might be cancer, and you wonder what will happen if it is. The good news is that eight out of 10 lumps turn out...
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Finding a “survival beautiful” through cancer journey
Every day for about four months, Laurie Ramos put a towel over her bathroom mirror so she didn’t have to look at her body after a double mastectomy. It was hard to take a shower without breaking down...
View ArticleEating to manage diabetes
When you have diabetes, a key part of your treatment is a food plan. Much of the food we eat breaks down to glucose (also known as blood sugar), therefore a food plan is important. A good food plan...
View Article10 ways to stress less and feel better now
Whether it’s gift shopping or organizing the family’s get together, almost everyone feels a little more stressed during the holidays as compared to the rest of the year. Many of us feel pressure to...
View ArticleCaregiving during the holidays
If you’re already feeling stressed about your caregiving responsibilities throughout the year, the holiday season might present a few challenges to your enjoyment of the season — this is normal. You...
View ArticleStay active throughout the holidays
Who has time to exercise when we’re planning family gatherings, cooking turkey dinners, buying presents and decorating for the holidays? If you’re like most of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas are a...
View ArticleThe best exercise is the one that you’ll do
By now we know that the key to maintaining a healthy weight is to burn more calories than we consume. Seems simple enough, but for some of us it remains an elusive goal. Even if you’ve successfully...
View Article5 ways to achieve your healthiest weight in the New Year
You’re following a good diet and getting your daily exercise, but the scale is barely moving. What’s going on? There are many things that can influence your ability to achieve your healthiest weight,...
View ArticleTaking your health to heart
Four valves in your heart keep blood flowing in the correct direction. If a valve becomes obstructed, you develop stenosis. If a valve doesn’t close properly and leaks, you develop regurgitation....
View ArticleHealthy eating for a happy heart
Many of us think of heart attacks as sudden and inevitable. But heart attacks have gradual beginnings. They can start as a small blockage in an artery, and take months or even years to show symptoms. A...
View ArticleExercise for your heart
When you walk briskly, jog or run, you’re engaging in aerobic exercise. Other ways to get your aerobic exercise are dancing, swimming, stair climbing, bicycling, elliptical training or rowing. Your...
View ArticleSweet little lies
Diabetes is a disease in which the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin to control the levels of glucose (blood sugar) in your blood stream. Diabetes results when there is too much glucose...
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