May Policy Roundup
1. HealthyWomen Celebrates Women’s Health Week HealthyWomen was proud to support National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), held the week of
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
From the Desk of Beth Battaglino, RN, CEO, HealthyWomen Earlier this week, I was talking to our vice president of
Read moreCoping With Atopic Dermatitis
This resource was created with support from Regeneron and Sanofi Genzyme.
Read moreClinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Atopic Dermatitis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Liotta The most common type of eczema, atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease
Read moreNutrition News Roundup: Summer 2021
Here’s the latest in nutrition research to keep you at the top of your game both in and outside of
Read moreAtopic Dermatitis Shows Up on Your Skin, but Its Effects Go Much Deeper
Medically reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Liotta When Elizabeth Falkner was in her early 30s, her career as a chef began
Read moreWhat It’s Like to Care for a Child With Severe Eczema
When our daughter Tilly was 5 months old, my husband and I noticed a rash on her face and neck.
Read moreHow Poor Sleep May Be Messing With Your Weight
You probably think diet and exercise matter most when it comes to reshaping your body. And while they certainly are
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Meal Prepping
Ever fantasize about how much easier life would be if you were a snake? You know, so that you’d only
Read moreThe Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’
By Kareem Clark, Virginia Tech With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those
Read moreOutdoor Therapy? Yup, It’s a Thing.
My therapist kept telling me to get outdoors more. But I always had an excuse for not doing so. “It’s
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Organizing Your Day For Maximum Productivity with Sandi Glandt
Organizing Your Day For Maximum Productivity with Sandi Glandt Sandi is a high performance productivity coach for female entrepreneurs. She
Read moreHow to Summerproof Your Body
By now, slathering on sunscreen before stepping out the door should be a year-round habit, but your epidermis is not the only
Read more6 Tips to Transition to Running Outside
After an entire winter spent on treadmills or running inside, it can often be tricky to transition to running outside.
Read more100-Squat Fitness Quest: 100 and Done
If you’ve stuck with the 100-Squat Fitness Quest to the end, we have but one question for you: How are
Read more10 Reasons to Eat More Fiber
No doubt you’ve heard you need to eat more fiber, but are you? A whopping 95 percent of Americans aren’t
Read moreMenopausal Acne Symptoms and Treatments for Women Over 50
Menopausal acne, like every other menopausal symptom, does not feel normal. Hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, sleeping disorders, vaginal
Read moreFor More Energy, Go Green
Be diligent in your daily intake of green vegetables. Take note of the difference in your energy levels as your
Read moreGet Your Free Ticket to the IDEA Virtual World Fitness Expo!
This year, holding an IDEA World Expo Hall pass gives you access to 50 of your favorite fitness, nutrition, and tech brands,
Read moreBlack and Hispanic Americans Suffer Most in Biggest US Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII
Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Although James Toussaint has never had covid, the pandemic is taking a profound toll on
Read moreConversion Therapy Is Discredited and Increases Risk of Suicide – yet Fewer Than Half of US States Have Bans in Place
June is Pride Month. By Donna Sheperis, Palo Alto University and Carl Sheperis, Texas A&M-San Antonio Pride Month is being
Read more5 Foods to Maximize Workout Recovery
If you want to maximize your workout efforts, a key piece of the puzzle is ensuring that your body has
Read moreThe One-Kettlebell Upper-Body Workout
She may have played a technologically advanced super soldier in 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, but when it came to getting
Read more6 Pool Workouts For New, Intermediate, and Advanced Swimmers
Looking to add some cross-training to your weekly workouts? Consider scheduling a little pool time. Not only can swimming be
Read moreWomen Over 50 and Their Conversations with Their Pharmacist
This year, an estimated 4.5 billion prescriptions filled will be in the U.S., and with about half of consumers taking
Read moreFlawed Data Led to Findings of a Connection Between Time Spent on Devices and Mental Health Problems – New Research
By Social media has a lot to answer for, but in terms of time spent on them, the mental health
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The Secret to Firm and Shapely Hips
The hips are frequently problematic. Not only do extra calories seem to grab onto and land on the hips, but
Read moreMushrooms and Athletic Performance: Everything You Need to Know
In August 1993, the Chinese women’s team dominated the long-distance running event at the world track and field championships in
Read moreWhat’s Behind the Rising Profile of Transgender Kids? 3 Essential Reads
By Nick Lehr, The Conversation Why are trans youth more visible these days? Is it due to more widespread acceptance,
Read moreOne Day at a Time: Mackenzie Phillips Wants to Help America Recover
After playing Julie on the groundbreaking show, “One Day at a Time,” actress Mackenzie Phillips’ life took a dark turn.
Read more7 Ways to Keep Your Joints Healthy
Joints undergo a lot of wear and tear in a life, especially if you’re an active individual. And while genetic
Read moreVermont CBD Oil Is Different, Here’s Why
Terroir (ter-wah-r) is the French word to describe everything that affects the flavor and taste of a crop. It includes
Read moreToo Few Women Get to Invent – That’s a Problem for Women’s Health
By Rem Koning, Harvard Business School MacArthur Genius and MIT professor Linda Griffith has built an epic career as a
Read moreFast Facts: What You Need to Know About Vaginal Prolapse
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rashmi Kudesia It’s horrifying to think about, but your insides can sometimes bulge out through your
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Pee Problems as We Age, You’re Not Alone: How to Tighten your Tinkler
Pee Problems as We Age, You’re Not Alone: How to Tighten your Tinkler Over 52 million women deal with an
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Hiking to Burn Fat and Calories
Thirty-year-old Marylyn Connors from Newark, New Jersey, walked gingerly into the Ute Mountaineer Outdoor store in Aspen, Colorado. She had
Read moreMix-and-Match Workout: Medicine Ball and Stability Ball
If you’re looking for unique, minimal-equipment workout to incorporate into your regimen, look no further. This 30-minute workout designed by
Read more5 Reasons to Quit Smoking Today
Most people who smoke started the habit when they were teenagers or young adults. It can be difficult for them
Read moreBeing Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here’s Why.
Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News For more than a year, public health officials have repeatedly told us that masks
Read moreThe One (Kettlebell) and Done Lower-Body Workout
Some people get stuck on the idea that you need a gym full of equipment to get a good lower-body
Read more10 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Got high blood pressure? According to the American Heart Association, almost half of Americans have it — and what’s worse,
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