Conquer Childhood Obesity Without Damaging Self-Esteem

Your chubby child isn’t outgrowing his baby fat, and you’re a little worried. But how do you help a child establish healthy eating and exercise habits for life without becoming a food cop? First, here’s what NOT to do. Don’t write about your 7-year-old child’s struggles and the diet you put her on in Vogue […]

by Melanie Kalmar

5 Things to Know About the Female Big O

When I told my mother I was writing an article about orgasms, I could feel her cringe over the phone. “Why?” she asked, “It’s so personal.” “Mom,” I said, “I’m not writing about my orgasms.” “Well, I should hope not!” she retorted, thus ending the one and only conversation we’ve ever had on the topic. […]

by Marjie Killeen

Menopause: Does Natural Hormone Therapy Help?

Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Sleep disruptions. Mood swings. It’s not a pretty picture, but that’s the unfortunate reality for a significant number of women suffering from the symptoms of menopause, which are caused by the natural reduction in hormones that accompany aging. That’s where replacement hormones come in. By swapping in a substitute for those […]

by Hilary Shenfeld

Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny

Some of our health is pre-determined by the luck of our genes, but new evidence shows that we can influence the outcome even when our genetics are stacked against us. One third of all cancers are caused by lifestyle choices: tobacco, alcohol, diet and obesity. The cancers caused by our habits can sometimes be prevented […]

by Diana Tucker

Beginning a Yoga Practice

Your hamstrings and low back are tight, and stress is stuck in your shoulders. Yoga could do you a world of good. Yoga appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. It’s a lifelong practice that can continually change and grow with your body and lifestyle. You just need to start! This ancient […]

by Christy Coughlin