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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Disease

Heart disease kills more women in the United States than the other six leading causes of death, so why do we still think of it as a man's disease? We looked to a cardiologist and pharmacist to give their expert advice on what every woman needs to know to protect her heart—and her life.

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Top Three Perfect Prenatal Nutrients

Top 3 Prenatal Nutrients

Folic Acid
Fish Oils
Probiotics

Menopause

Hot Flashes: A Six-Step Survival Strategy

No need to sweat out the hot flashes that come with menopause. We’ve talked to the experts and found six surefire ways to beat the heat.

Busy Mom

Busting the Mommy-Brain Myth

We’ve all heard women blame their forgetfulness and absent-mindedness on “mommy brain,” but does it really exist? We explored the phenomenon and found that moms are actually much sharper than they give themselves credit for.

sick woman

Natural Way to Ease Painful Periods

New research demonstrates that vitamin D shows promise as an effective treatment for menstrual cramps. But is it safe?

A newborn baby boy.

Here Are Some Natural Fertility Tips

If you are trying to get pregnant, you may want to consider this diet and lifestyle advice to naturally increase your chances of getting pregnant.

woman power walking

Can Exercise Reduce Fertility?

Are you trying to get pregnant while stepping up your fitness program? A new study reveals how much exercise is enough to boost fertility.

red wine

Good News for Red Wine Lovers

If you love red wine, you’ll love the results of this study featured in the Journal of Women's Health. But don’t rush to the chardonnay aisle just yet. It's red wine that makes the difference.

Mother and daughter conversation

The Drugging of Our Daughters

Are we over-medicating teenage girls with birth control pills, antidepressants and the HPV vaccine? What are the long-term ramifications of the increased use of these drugs? Here are some answers to these important questions that parents are asking.

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