For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy. The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding another pregnancy that could be life-threatening, Henderson has to make sure the contraception she uses doesn’t …
PUBLISHED August 29, 2024 This year, during my routine checkup, my doctor caught me off guard with an unexpected suggestion: “Have you considered strength training? You have almost no muscle.” As embarrassing as it was to admit, it was true. My upper-body strength is practically non-existent, barely enough to lift …
Bathing is essential and not many of us realise its importance until we develop all sorts all skin problems like itchiness, prickly heat and body odour, besides feeling lethargic and sluggish. And more so during the harsh summer months. So how do we tackle this stern summer heat and the …
On any given night in Las Vegas, the crowds show up for what has become one of the hottest shows in town. It’s “Menopause: The Musical” – 90 minutes of singing on a topic people used to just whisper about, from hot flashes to weight gain. The show has been …
Crown We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her new book, “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy” (published April 9 by Crown), Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, addresses issues facing women who may feel marginalized …
When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow. She was 36 at the time and working as a physician liaison for a hospital system on the South Carolina coast, where she …