Women's Health Category

Kegel Exercises: A Proven How-To Guide

You may have heard of kegel exercise, but unless you've tried them yourself you're probably still wondering: What are kegels? Kegel exercises or kegels are simple and discreet exercises performed on the “pelvic floor” region ...

Perimenopause Symptoms You Can’t Ignore & What to Do About Them

When women reach a certain age, menopause symptoms begin to show themselves, sometimes even before hitting menopause. This is called perimenopause, and perimenopause symptoms can be just as challenging to deal with. While perimenopause and menopause ...

How to Get Rid of Vaginal Odor: Remedies & Feminine Hygiene Tips

Vaginal odor is a topic that’s not only embarrassing to discuss for many, but it’s simply embarrassing to live with for anyone who may be experiencing it. Oftentimes, it’s the result of a vaginal yeast ...

Benefits of Aunts: Why Aunts May Be Just as Important as Moms

It's no surprise that having a positive female role model is extremely important for young girls. This is especially true in the current world of social media, bullying and the ever-changing, progressing "norms" for women. The ...

How to Get Rid of a Vaginal Yeast Infection

Millions of women suffer vaginal yeast infections every year — including painful infections that re-emerge just when you think they're gone for good. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Study Finds Signs of Heart Disease in Women Often Missed

Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease and heart attacks, are the leading cause of death in the United States and many other developed countries. Each year in the U.S. alone, nearly 700,000 people die from heart disease, ...

Probiotics for Vaginal Health? (Plus Other Steps to A Healthy Vagina)

You probably already know that probiotic supplements support your microbiome and immune system, but they aren't only beneficial for your gut — they can also positively impact the balance of microbes in your vagina (not ...

Are Tight Jeans Bad? Weird Side Effects of Wearing ‘Too Tight’ Jeans

The fashion industry has declared that "Skinny Jeans Are Dead." But you may find yourself Googling "Are tight jeans bad" for another reason: weight gain. A Spring 2021 report from the American Psychological Association found ...

PFAS Contamination: Congress Introduces Legislation to Help Clean Up ‘Forever Chemical’ Mess

Turns out America's drinking water woes expand far beyond lead. A class of common chemicals used in everything from nonstick pans and stain-treated carpets, clothing and furniture to fast-food packaging is a source of widespread ...

Body Composition: Can We Outwit Our Genes for Healthy Body Fat Levels?

Growing up in a small town in England, Rebecca Louise started really obsessing over her body composition around age 15 — and not in a good way. A trained dancer and athlete who played "every sport," she ...