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août 26, 2025Like
Angela Bassett on The Truth About RSV & Parenting Adults: ‘Encourage Them to Be Part of the Conversation’ (Exclusive)
When you think about strong women, women who use what they have to do good in the world, chances are you think of acting icon Angela Bassett. Both on and off screen, Bassett has dedicated her life to making a positive impact, and with her latest campaign, she’s trying to make everyone proactive about their health. Most recently, she’s partnered with GSK for their Sideline RSV campaign, a health education campaign to spread awareness on the risks of RSV: respiratory shek
août 26, 2025Like
As a Black Mom & Doctor, I Didn’t Think Breastfeeding Stigma Could Affect Me. I Was Wrong
“Why are you wasting your time?” my aunt asked me, watching as I prepared my breast pump before another grueling day of residency training. “You know we don’t do that in our family.” Her words cut deep, not just because of the judgment, but because they came from someone I deeply loved. Here was a woman who had always been my champion, now making me feel like an outsider in my own family for making a choice — the choice shek
août 26, 2025Like
What Is a Patient Advocate?
Mallory Frazier, BCPA, a board-certified patient advocate, is something of a medical mystery solver. She used her research skills to get to the bottom of her own rare disease and now helps others navigate the healthcare system. “Women with chronic illnesses have often been in pain daily for decades by the time they reach midlife. Some have accepted that they simply have to suffer — that this is their lot in life,” Frazier said. “An advocate can help immensely with Healthy
août 26, 2025Like
New Study Looks At Green Spaces And Early Brain Development
A new study published in the Journal of Children, Youth Environments looked at the role of family residence green spaces and household chaos on children’s executive function. “This study explores how the amount of green space and interactive items around where families live, and how chaotic or calm a household feels, might shape the development of young children’s executive function,” study author Samantha J. Iwinski told us. Executive function refers to critical skills like self-control, working memory, and flexible thinking. theravive
août 25, 2025Like
Teens Are Prying Off Their Braces on TikTok. Please Don’t, Orthodontists Say
Braces might be having a moment amongst Gen Z, style-wise, but it’s no secret that they’re still not a teen’s favorite thing. Those of us who’ve lived through the brackets and wires know that sometimes, you want nothing more than to yank them off your teeth, no matter the risk. But most of us never got as far as actually trying to remove braces by ourselves, which is exactly what a new TikTok trend has kids doing. In one video, shek
août 21, 2025Like
Time for Your Teen To Handle Their Own Healthcare? Here’s How To Make the Transition
As a family medicine physician, I know that transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare is one of the most overlooked parts of launching your kids into adulthood. This change is about more than finding a new doctor. You’re helping your young adult learn to advocate for themselves while figuring out your new role as their support system rather than the primary person making all their healthcare decisions. Understanding the New Landscape Once your child turns 18, national laws completely change shek
août 21, 2025Like
Migraine Resource Guide
Migraine disease can affect all aspects of your life. And knowing where to turn for help can be difficult. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started. American Migraine Foundation Association of Migraine Disorders National Headache Foundation The Migraine Trust HealthyWomen offers these resources for information purposes only. We do not endorse or recommend these websites specifically. Always be sure to do your own research and find support that works for you. In addition, be sure Healthy
août 20, 2025Like
15 Minutes With: Vonda Wright Talks Bone Health During Menopause and the Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Life
If you’re not thinking about your musculoskeletal system, Vonda Wright, M.D., has a bone to pick with you. Or, rather, a new book you might want to read. As an orthopedic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Wright knows good bones and what it takes to keep them strong as we age. This is especially important for women because bone loss accelerates during perimenopause and menopause. And many women don’t realize they’re at risk for life-altering bone problems. Healthy
août 19, 2025Like
Lo que debes saber de la insuficiencia cardiaca
Español ¿Has escuchado de la insuficiencia cardiaca? No es un ataque cardiaco. Son dos enfermedades cardiacas diferentes. Un ataque cardiaco es cuando la circulación sanguínea al corazón se reduce u obstruye repentinamente. La insuficiencia cardiaca ocurre cuando el corazón no bombea sangre adecuadamente. Y afecta a casi 3 millones de mujeres cada año. Comprender este trastorno puede ser útil para que sepas si tienes riesgo y lo que puedes hacer al respecto. Los peligros de la insuficiencia cardiaca La insuficiencia Healthy
août 19, 2025Like
Making the Most of Your Annual Checkup
As a woman in my 50s, I often find myself wondering if some new ailment is just part of “normal aging” or if I should see a healthcare provider (HCP). Is that pain in my foot fixable with physical therapy or am I just getting too old to run? Am I not sleeping well because of stress or is it perimenopause? Which vaccines should I get now that I’m over 50? These are just some of the questions that make Healthy
août 19, 2025Like
Shannon Lee Shares Her Experience as an Empty Nester
New York Times bestselling author, educator, martial artist and CEO of The Bruce Lee Foundation, Shannon Lee, is a force with the grace of a butterfly. Her latest book, Be Water, My Friend, explores her famous father’s philosophies about personal growth. That experience may have helped prepare her for when her daughter, Wren, left home for college. But she still recalls a feeling of confusion standing alone in a grocery aisle. “I literally couldn’t think of what to buy. I Healthy
août 19, 2025Like
New Study Looks At Loneliness And Its Impact On Mental And Physical Health
A new study published in PLOS One looked at the impact of loneliness on depression, mental health, and physical well-being. “Our study investigates how loneliness, measured as the subjective feeling of social disconnection, predicts poor mental and physical health outcomes,” study author Oluwasegun Akinyemi told us. “Specifically, we examined whether individuals who feel lonely more often are more likely to experience clinical depression, more frequent days of poor mental health, and more frequent days of poor physical health. Our goal theravive