Google searches for the word ‘gym’ will see a sudden spike and membership purchases to health clubs will soar [1] as millions of guilt-ridden Americans flock — at least temporarily —to their local fitness center this month. But what’s also true is that interest in gyms will plummet after just a few weeks. So while…
The world of contraception is a difficult one to navigate. Which contraception is right for you? What are the side effects? How quickly can the actions of a contraceptive be reserved? Should I just use the most popular one on the market? These are common questions that many women have when deciding what type of…
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common female cancers worldwide and despite our best efforts, it still has a high mortality rate. By now, most women have passing familiarity with the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and understand the importance of getting screened early on.…
Although it not be strictly true that forty is the new thirty, it’s a fact that these days, we’re all living longer, healthier lives. One of the reasons behind this is that many of us have become more health conscious about the lifestyles that we lead. Not unsurprisingly though (and despite our heroic efforts), our…
Congratulations on the pregnancy! As a first time mom you are in for a life-changing journey that will be full of new experiences, interesting surprises and incredible moments. But it’s also going to be a time of stress, anxiety and fear of the unknown. The best way to handle all of this is to relax.…
Although menopause is a natural process that all women will experience, the transition itself can be a difficult one to make. Many women who go through menopause experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, mood changes or vaginal dryness. These symptoms can range from being a minor annoyance to having a major impact…
According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than 50% of pregnant women experience morning sickness [1]. Morning sickness refers to the nauseous feeling that women sometimes have during the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This feeling of nausea can be made worse by certain foods or smells, and it can be difficult to eat…
A simple fact is that these days we’re all living a lot longer. As of 2016, the average life expectancy for an American is 78.8 years, almost 80 years of age [2]. But living longer comes with its own unique set of problems. It’s not enough to just live longer, we also want to live…
Christmas, Hanukkah and New years are just around the corner. It’s the time of the year when we all shop too much, drink too much and eat as much as possible. For this 2-3 week period we’re held hostage to our surroundings of cookies, cakes, wine, chocolate and all manner of tasty treats. Staying healthy…
Fifty is the new forty, or so the saying goes. These days we’re all a little more health conscious and pay more attention to the things we need to do to live longer and healthier lives. Our body at the age of fifty simply doesn’t work the same way as it did in our twenties.…