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Women's health

The anxiety that stalks my pregnancy

The anxiety that stalks my pregnancy

My son is sleeping with the window open tonight, and I'm terrified that someone will pull out the screen and kidnap him. Last night when I stretched my 38-weeks-pregnant belly over the side of the bed to grab my cell phone charger, something below my ribs felt like it tore... and I'm sure...
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Breast cancer myths busted thumb

Breast cancer myths busted

Can deodorant cause breast cancer? Are you still at risk if you have no family history?...
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Judy Blume is a survivor thumb

Judy Blume is a survivor

Judy Blume, the author of young-adult classics like Are You There God? It's Me,...
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Barbara Streisand: What you need to know about women and heart disease thumb

Barbara Streisand: What you need to know about women and heart disease

Barbra Streisand is continuing her mission to raise awareness around the fact that heart...
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Kylie Minogue: Giuliana Rancic and I bonded over Breast Cancer thumb

Kylie Minogue: Giuliana Rancic and I bonded over Breast Cancer

Every woman needs a support system when she's going through tough times. When...
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10 of the most surprising health facts thumb

10 of the most surprising health facts

There is so much information around when it comes to health and fitness that it can be...
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10 hidden health dangers in the food you eat every day thumb

10 hidden health dangers in the food you eat every day

How healthy are the foods you choose to eat? You might be surprised to discover that even...
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7 'good' health habits that could be bad for you thumb

7 'good' health habits that could be bad for you

Think you know what’s good for you? You may be surprised. Take a look at these...
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7 health statistics that will shock you thumb

7 health statistics that will shock you

From your BMI to your heart rate, healthy living often revolves around numbers.
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10 tips for summer hair health thumb

10 tips for summer hair health

Summer is most people's favourite time of year but it can play havoc with your hair....
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Women and depression thumb

Women and depression

Statistics show a major gap in gender when it comes to depression sufferers. But is there...
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7 ways to spring clean your life thumb

7 ways to spring clean your life

Spring is the traditional time when we clear out the cobwebs and start afresh. This year...
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10 tips for avoiding illness on holiday thumb

10 tips for avoiding illness on holiday

When you’ve looked forward to your holiday all year the last thing you want is to...
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Why diets are bad for you thumb

Why diets are bad for you

How many different diets have you tried? Are you the first to jump on board when a new...
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Easy steps to reducing your cholesterol thumb

Easy steps to reducing your cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is bad for you,...
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5 healthy pick-me-up foods thumb

5 healthy pick-me-up foods

Whether heading out for an exercise session or suffering from a mid-afternoon slump,...
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