Vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Have you given any thought to protecting yourself and your baby against infectious diseases—like seasonal influenza and the H1N1 flu virus, an additional flu risk this year? It's important to consider vaccination part of your prenatal care.
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Dance fever
Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don't have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance's benefits.
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Fibromyalgia: First steps after a diagnosis
The days and weeks after you’re first diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be a whirlwind of emotions. Here are some things you can do to feel more prepared and supported.
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Cholesterol: Fighting back with heart-healthy choices
If your cholesterol isn't where it should be, changes in your diet can be just as important as exercise and medicine. Find out more about making heart-healthy choices.
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Cholesterol: The first step is knowing your numbers
For many Americans working toward better heart health, an important first step is getting cholesterol to a healthy level. Diet and exercise are important steps, but not the only important factors that contribute to your cholesterol.
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Over-the-counter meds to avoid with hypertension
Many over-the-counter medications warn against taking them if you have high blood pressure. Here are which medications to avoid and why.
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Three pool exercise that won't embarrass you
Let's face it, some of us feel a little self-conscious about working out in a pool. Here are some easy pool exercises to burn calories, improve balance and tone your body without drawing a lot of attention to yourself.
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Setting the mood: Beyond roses and chocolates
Our partners can be remarkably out of touch with understanding what gets us in the mood. Instead of limiting seduction to fancy dinners and bottles of wine, suggest that physical intimacy on any given night is more likely if.
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A fresh look at organic produce
Which is better for you-an organic tomato or one that's grown through conventional methods? The answer might not be as obvious as it seems.
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Can exercise strengthen relationships?
Research shows that spouses can make great exercise partners, even if one is less enthusiastic about physical activity than the other. The benefits, for both, are significant, including improved health, better sleep and more energy.
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10 things to know about your risk for heart disease
Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States; however, you can greatly reduce your risk by keeping these ten factors in check.
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Avoid three common overeating pitfalls
Overeating isn't just a holiday season worry. Although there are an abundance of occasions for eating celebratory meals and treats from Thanksgiving through New Year's, many of us face the same dietary pitfalls all year long.
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What's Normal with My Period? What's Not?
Check out this chart from the Women's National Health Resource Center to see what is normal and not normal during your menstrual cycle.
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