Monthly Archives: February 2016

The Best Laundry Detergents for Sensitive Skin

1 of 15 Free and clear laundry detergents by Dwyer Frame When you have sensitive skin, the simple act of washing your clothes can be a challenge. “Dyes and fragrances in detergent and laundry soaps contain chemical substances that clean, deodorize, and disinfect, and in an overly sensitive person, even the slightest contact can trigger… Read More »

How to Treat 4 Different Kinds of Headaches

1 of 6 Best headache remedies by Aviva Patz From Health magazine Have a throbbing headache? It can be difficult to diagnose head pain, especially if there’s not an obvious culprit (such as too many drinks the night before). Use this step-by-step chart to find out what’s really causing your headache and determine if you’re… Read More »

The Best Sheets to Keep You Cool All Night Long

1 of 16 Best cooling sheets by Dwyer Frame Suffer from night sweats? Whether you’re going through menopause, are suffering from an illness, or simply just run hot, then night sweats can wreck havoc on your sleep cycle. Thankfully, the simple task of switching out your sheets can help improve your rest by keeping you… Read More »

9 Things Every Woman Must Know About Her Fertility

1 of 11 Your fertility by Hallie Levine We spend a large part of our lives either trying to get pregnant or trying not to get pregnant. But fertility is about far more than sperm meeting egg. The female reproductive system involves not just your lady parts but also your brain, your love handles, and… Read More »

3 Times It’s Good to Be a "Bad" Patient

Several years ago, I had a pregnant patient who did not seem to grasp the significance of her illnesses (uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes). What she did understand is when she didn’t approve of her care. She complained about everything from our nursing staff to how our fluorescent lighting “made her blood pressure go up.” She… Read More »

Sit Less Every Day: Take Our 3-Week Challenge

Even if you work out, heavy sitting may put you at greater risk of developing diabetes or dying of heart disease or cancer, per a new study in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We haven’t cracked the formula for how much light activity versus more traditional exercise we should do,” says study co-author David Alter, MD.… Read More »

3 Times It’s Good to Be a "Bad" Patient

Several years ago, I had a pregnant patient who did not seem to grasp the significance of her illnesses (uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes). What she did understand is when she didn’t approve of her care. She complained about everything from our nursing staff to how our fluorescent lighting “made her blood pressure go up.” She… Read More »

20 Signs You’re Too Obsessed With Your Weight 

1 of 22 When healthy habits go haywire by Aviva Patz You’re trying to drop pounds, so you’re running more, laying off pizza, and even wearing a fitness tracker to chart your progress. But then the mission starts taking over your life. “Engaging in these behaviors can be a slippery slope,” says clinical psychologist Stacey… Read More »

20 Signs You’re Too Obsessed With Your Weight 

1 of 22 When healthy habits go haywire by Aviva Patz You’re trying to drop pounds, so you’re running more, laying off pizza, and even wearing a fitness tracker to chart your progress. But then the mission starts taking over your life. “Engaging in these behaviors can be a slippery slope,” says clinical psychologist Stacey… Read More »