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There’s a great post over at Wired Science that issues a call for funny stories about germophobia. Germophobia, or fear of germs, is running rampant these days in the face of new superbugs and easily spread illnesses like SARS. Simply put, people are freaking out. We’re obsessed not only with germs, but also the wide […]
This is a three-fer post, appearing at Biz Chicks Rule, Lively Women, and Inkthinker because it is just so darn applicable to all of us. I’ve collected some of my favorite blogs about getting organized into a handy-dandy list, and I want to share it with you. Here the are, in no particular order (though […]
…and I have been sorely remiss in not reminding you of the importance of regular Pap smears and pelvic exams to catch cervical cancer in its early stages and maintain your overall gynecologic health.
We had a lot of controversy surrounding cervical health last year when Texas mandated the HPV vaccine Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, for […]
CNN Headline News anchor Glenn Beck has been making news of his own lately with stories of a miserable emergency room experience, surgery, and recovery at the hospital near his home. From his horrible ordeal comes some really excellent advice to help us all avoid what he went through.
Here are the top 5 things not […]
Whether you’re trying to find out about a new doctor or want to rate your own, Vitals.com is worth a look. It’s a searchable database of physician information and ratings based on data submitted by real patients.
According to a promotional e-mail they sent me, you can use the site to:
Check up on current physicians to […]
When you’re mid-freakout, it’s easy to forget that you do have some control over the situation. Here are 5 things you can do to get a handle on your anxiety, courtesy of CNN Living, as explained by yours truly:
Admit to yourself that you’re feeling anxious. Trying to pretend that you’re not will only stress you […]
Despite evidence to the contrary, most people assume that if you’re at a healthy weight, that means you’re physically fit. But I’m here to tell you that it’s simply not true. There are lots of women out there who may be "fat" but in phenomenal physical condition, and lots of skinny and average chicks (like […]
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, 8 reasons to exercise for 30 minutes a day. Here’s the quick rundown with my commentary.
Exercising 30 minutes a day can:
Lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, some risks of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. High blood pressure triples […]
Imagine this:
You’re driving alone. It’s dark and raining. An animal runs out in front of you and you slam on the brakes to avoid it. You lose control of the vehicle and are knocked unconscious as it rolls off the side of the road and slides into a tree. A passing motorist notices your headlights […]
According to a recent USA Today article, women who walk during menopause experience a dramatic reduction in stress and other psychological symptoms compared with their sedentary counterparts.
The results of a study by Temple University on physical activity in menopausal women indicated that,
walking wasn’t able to stop hot flashes that often start a few years before […]
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