Writers don't just stay home all day and write. Sometimes, we're fortunate enough to go out to interesting events and meet interesting people. VERY interesting people. Yes, that's me with Maria Shriver! The occasion was the Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM) luncheon, where grants were awarded to the brilliant researchers who are on the cutting edge of brain science. They're all … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s and Women: My Conversation With Maria Shriver
How Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different Than Men’s
Here's some good news for all of you who received dark chocolate for Valentine's Day: You're eating something that is heart healthy. The flavonoids found in dark chocolate are friendly to your vascular health and can lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to your brain and heart and make blood platelets less sticky and able to clot. But while you're munching on your chocolate (and not too … [Read more...] about How Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different Than Men’s
A Coming Public Disaster
That's what Jane Brody writes about our weight. Because, by 2030, nearly one in two adults will be obese; in some states one in four severely so, she says. Some other scary facts cited in her article for the New York Times: In as many as 29 states, the prevalence of obesity will exceed 50 percent. Severe obesity will become the most common weight category among women, … [Read more...] about A Coming Public Disaster
Are You at Risk for Any of These 5 Sight-Robbing Eye Conditions?
Many Americans fear losing their sight more than they fear cancer, stroke or heart disease. And many don’t know the symptoms of major eye conditions and diseases, says Aleksandra Rachitskaya, M.D., vitreoretinal specialist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine. A lot of conditions can be prevented with regular exams with an ophthalmologist and … [Read more...] about Are You at Risk for Any of These 5 Sight-Robbing Eye Conditions?
When is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?
Experiencing frequent vaginal discharge is usually a normal phenomenon. Fluids manufactured by the glands inside your vagina and cervix are merely doing their job: they're flushing away dead cells and bacteria. Consider it their way of keeping your vagina clean, lubricated and free of infections. And this discharge can vary in terms of color, odor and quantity. A lot of that is dependent on … [Read more...] about When is Vaginal Discharge Abnormal?
What Every Woman Must Know About Heart Disease
February might make you think about Valentine's Day, but while you're at it, think about your heart from a health angle, not just a romantic one. The fact is, we need to know how to protect this precious organ, roughly the size of a large fist, weighing in anywhere from eight to 12 ounces in humans but weighing as much as 1,500 pounds(!) in blue whales. You need to work hard to keep your heart … [Read more...] about What Every Woman Must Know About Heart Disease
5 Surprising Things That May Be Sabotaging Your Memory
People are twice as fearful of losing their mental ability as their physical ability. What's that word again? What did I come in here to do? I know her...but can't think of her name. You're not alone if you mutter one or more of these phrases on an hourly/daily/weekly basis. And by now, you might be thinking that memory loss and age are two peas in a pod. Well, yes. And, no. Read more … [Read more...] about 5 Surprising Things That May Be Sabotaging Your Memory
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (2019 nCoV
The number of infected people from this virus that originated in Wuhan, China is swiftly rising, as are the number of deaths from it. Currently there are 830 people who are sick with the virus and 25 who have died. What is the coronavirus? These viruses are known are known as a large family of viruses called zoonoses. What this means is that they can infect certain animals and spread to … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (2019 nCoV
8 Tips for Minimizing Facial Wrinkles
As you age, seeing fine lines in your reflection may have you wondering how to minimize facial wrinkles. Sure, they’re a natural part of the aging process, but there are home remedies for wrinkles to help you see less of them. Instead of letting your wrinkles get the best of you, consult these eight home remedies for wrinkles to regain confidence in your appearance. 1. Shun the Sun Too much … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Minimizing Facial Wrinkles
What You Don’t Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You
When it comes to our health, we often ignore important symptoms. In discussing this tendency with friends, I've discovered that there are various reasons. We don't want to overreact or to seem "hysterical." We don't want to make "something" out of "nothing," or to be labeled a hypochondriac. We're afraid we won't be taken seriously by our doctor. And lastly, this: We're not even aware that the … [Read more...] about What You Don’t Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You