Prevention

Woman with a headache

Woman with a headache

Home Remedies for Migraines, Headaches

Headaches are a real pain. But before you reach for medication, try these time-tested home remedies to ease the symptoms.

Shopping Smarter: How Women Can Avoid Marketing Traps

friends shopping for cream

friends shopping for cream

So much of the marketing around hair, skin and personal care products is aimed at women. Here’s how to make smarter choices.

Man sitting on steps as sun sets behind him drinking with a towel draped across his shoulder.

Man sitting on steps as sun sets behind him drinking with a towel draped across his shoulder.

Male Life Expectancy: How Men Can Add Years to Their Lives

There are many social, behavioral, and biological factors that impact life expectancy. For men, a few of those factors are particularly key.

What is Aphasia? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Matching apples to apples

Matching apples to apples

This brain disorder causes loss of speech and comprehension. Here’s what else you should know about aphasia.

Woman with stomach pain staying home

Woman with stomach pain staying home

What You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Ten percent of women in their childbearing years develop PCOS, which is why talking to your doctor about the symptoms is so important.

Signs of a Colon Problem

Female doctor wearing a mask speaks to a patient about colon health

Female doctor wearing a mask speaks to a patient about colon health

For some cancers, there are obvious warning signs to pay attention to – like lumps in the breast, or an irregular mole. However, colon cancer is different.

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Cold Water Therapy and Cold Water Immersion: Do They Work?

Is cold water therapy effective? In some circles it is thought to reduce swelling and inflammation, which is why athletes take to it. But it's not for everyone.

Managing Sleep Loss Caused by Daylight Saving Time

How to Manage Sleep Disruptions Caused by Daylight Savings Time

How to Manage Sleep Disruptions Caused by Daylight Savings Time

Does daylight saving time throw off your sleep schedule? Get ahead of the curve in the days leading up to the change by trying a few of these tips.

Unrecognizable woman is having coffee in a cafe bar.

Unrecognizable woman is having coffee in a cafe bar.

What You Should Do Before Drinking Coffee in the Morning

Millions of Americans love their morning cup of joe. But did you realize there are other things you should do first before you take the first sip?

How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?

How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?

How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?

There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, which is why so many people don’t know they have it when they do. Monitoring your blood sugar decreases that risk.