How to Make a Smoothie the Right Way
Smoothies are an easy, foolproof way to pack extra nutrients into your diet—if you know the right way to build
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6 Outdoor Activities for Active Seniors
Seniors need to stay active to maintain their health. While many of them would prefer staying indoors, others find it
Read moreThe Perks of Barefoot Training
A good pair of shoes seems like a no-brainer for resistance training, yet every now and then, you’ll see a
Read moreThe 100-V-In Fitness Quest: Final Check-In
The 100-V-in Fitness Quest has come to a close, and by now we’re sure you have abs of steel. It’s
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Feeling Stressed? Try Yoga
It’s no secret that yoga is relaxing for both body and mind, and study after study supports that claim. Healthy
Read moreExpert Answers: Are You Injured or Just Sore?
You might waddle, limp and even grimace while sitting down after a particularly grueling workout. And let’s face it: Many
Read moreSee How a Team USA Pole-Vaulter Trains for the Olympics
We would start by saying Katie Nageotte is a well-grounded athlete, but seeing as she spends most of her time
Read moreWomen Say California Insurer Makes It Too Hard to Get Drug for Postpartum Depression
By April Dembosky, KQED, Kaiser Health News When Miriam McDonald decided she wanted to have another baby at age 44,
Read moreHere’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
By Peter Chin-Hong, University of California, San Francisco Vaccinated people need to mask up again, according to the U.S. Centers
Read more6 Steps to Perfect Deadlift Form
What’s in a name? If it happens to be “deadlift,” then a whole bunch of fear and loathing among the
Read more5 Ways to Maximize Your Gym Time
If you have a busy schedule, squeezing in gym time can be tough. While there are days when you can
Read moreWith a Little Help from Our Friends
In 2013, Melissa Berry was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. “It’s a very aggressive form, and there were some
Read more10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Congratulations on making the decision to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. While you’re no doubt feeling excited about the positive changes
Read moreThe ER Doctor Thought I Was Overreacting: I Had a Pulmonary Embolism
As told to Liz Sauchelli I looked the ER doctor in the eye and insisted he give me a CAT
Read more2021 HealthyWomen Annual Event
Celebrating Women’s Health, Research, and Innovation Thursday, October 7, 20214:00-7:00 p.m. EDTThe Dupont Circle Hotel1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington
Read moreConversación sobre la salud: Preguntas para su médico sobre la dermatitis atópica
La Dra. Elizabeth Liotta hizo la revisión médica de este documento El tipo más común de eccema, la dermatitis atópica
Read moreConversación sobre la salud: Conversaciones con pacientes sobre fibromas uterinos
Este artículo se preparó en asociación con The White Dress Project. La Dra. Kristen A. Matteson hizo la revisión médica
Read moreTraining News Roundup: Summer 2021
Femme (Fat)al Girls rule when it comes to fat burning, according to research published in Experimental Physiology. Women who are
Read more6 Killer Workouts to Do at the Beach
Ah, the beach — the sun, the sand … the workout? Why not! Sand is a forgiving surface, reducing the
Read more4 Food Combinations to Boost Nutrient Absorption
You’re eating right, taking all the right supplements and exercising regularly, but you’re not seeing the results you want. Maybe
Read moreThe Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
When Karen Finney went into the hospital for brain surgery, she was well aware of the gender pain gap: women
Read moreJune Policy Roundup
1. The Affordable Care Act Lives to Fight Another Day On June 17, 2021, the United States Supreme Court rejected
Read moreContraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News For Stephanie Force, finding a birth control method that she likes and can get
Read more5 Fit Women Who Inspire Us to Keep Pushing
If you’re familiar with Oxygen, you know that five inspiring women are selected to be featured in the print magazine’s
Read moreThe Ring-Ready At-Home HIIT Boxing Workout
At some point, you grow tired of the same old cardio routines — treadmill, elliptical, running, boot camps, what have
Read moreFasted Cardio vs. Non-Fasted Cardio for Maximum Fat Loss
An article published in The New York Times on December 3, 2019 reported that, “Cyclists who peddled on an empty
Read moreAllie Long Shares How She Gets Her Mind and Body Game-Day Ready
Playing for the U.S. women’s national soccer team is demanding — there’s no denying that. Allie Long, a professional midfielder
Read more7 Ways to Improve Your Quality of Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults between 18 and 65 years old should aim to get seven to nine
Read moreShould Fully Immunized People Wear Masks Indoors? An Infectious Disease Physician Weighs In
By Peter Chin-Hong, University of California, San Francisco With the highly infectious delta coronavirus variant spreading at an alarming rate,
Read moreUsing for Two
Jen Simon tried many times to quit using the opioids she first started taking to help with painful periods, and
Read moreLiving With Fibroids
Did you know the vast majority of American women will probably get uterine fibroids by age 50? But despite being
Read more6 Exercises to Boost Mobility and Balance
Balance is a component of all movement, and combining it with your mobility training preworkout reinforces equilibrium in your kinetic chain and improves stability,
Read moreBeing Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Every time I visited the doctor during my pregnancy, I’d take a test or
Read moreBefore Shark Week and ‘Jaws,’ World War II Spawned America’s Shark Obsession
By ‘Shark Sense’ sought to prepare troops for encounters with the marine predators. Navy Archives Similarly, the Navy’s 1944 pamphlet
Read moreOxygen Live Workout: Janelle Trujillo
Register here for a live workout with Janelle Trujillo on July 28 at 12:30 p.m. EST (9:30 a.m. PST). If
Read moreClinically Speaking: Talking to Patients About Uterine Fibroids
This article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids
Read moreClinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Fibroid Diagnosis?
This article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids
Read moreClinically Speaking: What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If You Think You Have Uterine Fibroids
This article was developed in partnership with The White Dress Project. Medically reviewed by Dr. Kristen A. Matteson Uterine fibroids
Read moreDesigning Less Addictive Opioids, Through Chemistry
By Aaron W. Harrison, Austin College What if there was a way for pain patients to get all the pain-relieving
Read moreQuick Facts About the Tokyo Olympics
The Olympic theme song (John Williams’ Olympic Fanfare and Theme) has been stuck in our heads for weeks — but
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55 Fast Fat-Burning Tips
By Shoshana Pritzker IN THE KITCHEN 1. Keep the Calories Up. Whether you prefer to eat three meals or six
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