Medically reviewed by Sheryl Kingsberg, Ph.D. If you’re over 50 and sex has become less pleasurable, or even painful, you’re not imagining it — and you’re far from alone. According to Sheryl Kingsberg, Ph.D., chief of behavioral medicine in the OB-GYN department at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health…
Ever wonder how some ladies, from everyday gals, your co-workers to professional athletes, sport a flat stomach and maybe even a six-pack? There are no “secrets” but rather it’s a lifestyle that forms the foundation of a fit and lean midsection. Diet or more precisely a healthy eating plan is where is all begins, no…
By: Stacey Peterson Image by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels Are you looking to add some muscle to your frame but not sure where to start? Building muscle can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, with a little bit of planning and consistency, anyone can make progress toward their muscle-building goals. In…
Published: Jan 16, 2023 · Last Modified: Jan 16, 2023 by Caren · This post may contain affiliate links BOD vs BODi – what the heck is the difference? Should you buy it? Is it worth it? That’s what we’re covering in this blog post. So, when it comes to at-home fitness programs, there are…
We are really excited about a new treatment option for men who suffer from ED, — LI-ESWT (Low Intensity- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy). LI-ESWT is a relatively new, painless method for treatment of ED. It has been proven, in the past 10 years, to be extremely effective in improving ED in most men. The extraordinary…
Hummus is such a diverse dip, plus so simple and quick to make your own! It’s one of my got-to recipes for entertaining – you can whip this up just before friends come to visit or in advance beforehand. Served with crackers and veggies, it’s always a hit. I also enjoy making up a batch…
By Kristen WellsWoman’s Cancer Pavilion Patient It is the words no one wants to hear: “Unfortunately, it is breast cancer.” In May 2021, at only 37 years old and never having had a mammogram, this was shocking news for my family and me. I quickly realized I could not change my diagnosis, but with my…
We have a growing number of studies looking at the reproductive safety of antipsychotic medications, specifically atypical or second generation antipsychotic agents. Most of these studies have focused on risk of malformations related to exposure, and we have less data on the impact of prenatal antipsychotic medication exposure on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. Two…
Vaginal dilators (also called vaginal trainers, intimate dilators and pelvic floor trainers) are an extremely useful tool for relieving the symptoms of a wide range of troublesome gynecological problems. Pelvic floor physical therapists often use dilators as part of their treatments, in order to restore pelvic floor function while relieving pain and muscular tension. Magnetic…
The first time I ever experienced complete, self-directed and intentional solitude was at age 15. It happened during the “solo” portion of an Outward Bound course I completed on Table Rock Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina. Equipped with a backpack full of the bare essentials of a tarp, sleeping bag, water, a map, a compass, a…
