The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that more than 1.2 billion visits were made in 2012 to doctors' offices, emergency clinics and hospital outpatient services. That's a lot of ...
April 8, 2014 - 8:46am
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired. According to WHO, more than half of these people are women. Fortunately, 80 percent of those ...
March 24, 2014 - 10:50am
Yoga has become a modern-day symbol of peace, serenity and well-being and now more than 20 million Americans practice yoga, according to the 2012 Yoga in America study. It's frequently touted for ...
March 12, 2014 - 8:41am
As common as back pain is, chronic back pain and spinal discomfort can reach a debilitating level without the proper treatment. Nearly 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 suffer ...
March 3, 2014 - 8:56am
Back pain will affect eight out of 10 people at some point in their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. Getting in a car accident can trigger or exacerbate back pain, often ...
February 20, 2014 - 9:05am
You know you have a dependency on coffee when you need a cup of coffee to make it from the bed to the coffee maker. You think about coffee. You dream about coffee. You want coffee in bed when you ...
February 3, 2014 - 10:52am
Although cool conditions may allow bed bugs to survive up to one year without eating, you’re likely to know when they’re ready to feast. They’ll probably be feasting on you. ...
January 24, 2014 - 2:21pm
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) result in more than 8.1 million doctor's office visits every year, and women account for the large majority of those cases. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health ...
January 6, 2014 - 10:11am
Exercise offers a plethora of benefits to women before, during and after pregnancy. The type, frequency and intensity of physical activity, however, can play a major role in your ability to ...
December 27, 2013 - 2:16pm
The traditional American Thanksgiving meal is said to contain an average of 3,000 calories, about a third more than the full day’s requirement for most women. With those numbers, you may ...
December 18, 2013 - 4:28pm
While exercising can be great for maintaining health in older women, there's increased risk of injury. Fitness Magazine reports that nearly 175,000 women visit the emergency room each year ...
November 21, 2013 - 9:05am
What happened to the sweet little girl who used to call you Mommy and say you were her favorite person in the world? Now she talks to you as if you say stupid things just to irritate her, and she ...
November 12, 2013 - 10:07am
After an accident or injury caused by driver negligence, the first thing to do after seeking medical treatment is begin the claims process. Filing an insurance claim is fairly simple as long as ...
October 18, 2013 - 9:24am
Would it shock you to know you could end up being the biggest drug supplier to your own child? According to DoSomething.org, prescription drugs are the cause of more overdose deaths of teenagers ...
October 8, 2013 - 12:00pm
Protecting your eyesight begins with your diet. The foods you eat often offer protection to your eyes by keeping them well nourished and moist. Eating to protect and improve your eye health and ...
September 30, 2013 - 10:57am
Motherhood changes a woman's life forever, and when breast cancer strikes, life will never be the same for her. For mothers, dealing with the diagnosis of breast cancer while trying to keep the ...
September 12, 2013 - 9:38am
Lighten up your summer soiree with a delectable array of healthy treats that all your guests can enjoy. With warm temperatures upon us, it's time to start eating healthier and enjoying ...
May 14, 2013 - 10:31am