Daily Archives: February 23, 2016

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 »