If you’re a young adult with cancer, Traci Owen is most definitely someone you want in your corner. A registered nurse for more than three decades and a member of the team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for 11 years, Owen has spent the last five years developing a sexual health […]
COVID-19 forced rapid changes in the way many of us work. Companies that previously resisted allowing employees to work from home suddenly had no choice, and healthcare practitioners who’d been reluctant to embrace telemedicine realized that patient safety in a pandemic could depend on it. Though in-person visits will always be preferred for some medical
COVID-19 forced rapid changes in the way many of us work. Companies that previously resisted allowing employees to work from home suddenly had no choice, and healthcare practitioners who’d been reluctant to embrace telemedicine realized that patient safety in a pandemic could depend on it. Though in-person visits will always be preferred for some medical
Every woman who lives long enough will experience menopause. It’s a universal part of life. Yet every woman’s journey is unique. Some women will be catapulted into menopause by surgery or medical treatment. Other women will experience a long, slow procession to their last periods. Many women, regardless of how it happens, say they feel
For some of us, fasting for weight loss doesn’t sound fun. If you’ve ever been hangry (that is, the miserable combination of hungry and angry), you get it. So it’s no surprise that many women give intermittent fasting the side-eye. But research shows that there are likely benefits for people looking to lose weight or
Despite its importance, the vulva is a neglected body part. In a clinical wasteland between the pubic hair and the vagina, the vulva performs a number of functions — and it needs TLC. A sensitive area The vulva has more nerve fibers in a relatively small region than all the nerves found on the back
COVID-19 forced changes in how we all interact with one another. When the country went on lockdown, even physician’s offices closed and doctors, nurses, and therapists who’d been reluctant to embrace telemedicine had to think about how to best care for their patients from afar. For though the first national telehealth provider launched in Dallas
COVID-19 has had many of us googling around looking for the “secret” to boosting our immune systems. And though there is no shortage of supplements touting an array of health benefits, there is no magic bullet for supercharged health. Instead, a holistically healthy lifestyle — one that involves regular exercise, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
There’s no official holiday for vaginas, but summer does seem like the best time to give your most private parts a few presents. Consider these five suggestions. A new bathing suit. Vacation travel may be limited this year, but even a trip to the backyard pool deserves a new swim costume. This season’s styles include
As you age, your vagina does, too. Like the rest of your body, it’s always changing. In the age of the internet, it’s sometimes hard to tell fact from fiction, and it’s not practical to go running to your OB/GYN every time you have a question. That’s why we’re here to help with eight things you can
Exercise is important throughout our lives, but it becomes even more important as we age. The risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and functional decline all rise as we get older. Staying active can mitigate health concerns and help you live longer, according to studies. What’s more, fat
Even though it’s not much talked about, vaginal dryness is a real problem. It affects up to 60 percent of postmenopausal women, as well as some women who are in perimenopause, have undergone breast cancer treatment, or have severe endometriosis or an autoimmune disease such as Sjogren’s syndrome. It’s uncomfortable at best and can impact