Do I get enough iron?
I am not a vegetarian, but I really don’t eat a lot of meat. the reason? I am an extremely picky eater, and chunks of meat just kind of grosses me out. I eat chicken, and I eat ground beef if it is IN things (like tacos or pasta sauce) – but even then only if it is heavily seasoned. And other than that? the only other meat I eat is brisket, Jewish brisket, and not bbq brisket. most Jews have some family brisket recipe, …

Women account for half of all the heart attacks in the United States. To decrease rates of heart attacks, women should be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with heart attacks as well as risks and prevention methods.

Are abortions becoming a thing of the past? There have been 80 new abortion laws passed this year alone and many physicians seem unwilling to perform abortions. And it isn’t just the religious doctors refusing, it appears only 25% of physicians claiming no religious affiliation are willing to perform the procedure.

there are many reasons that women should lift weights, right alongside men – but here are five to get you started. Lifting weights is extremely important for weight loss and should be alongside cardio exercises to really build muscle and boost your metabolism – not to mention that lifting weights also helps prevent a whole plethora of diseases

It’s Wednesday and that means it is time for another article related to women’s health. This week’s topic is on advice for pregnant women. Make sure to check back next Wednesday!

The Center’s For Disease Control and Prevention has an automated helpline for pregnant mothers called Text4Baby.
To sign up you simply tell them your phone number and the expected delivery date. You get three texts per a week.
I signed up, although I am not pregnant, just to get a feel for what kind of information they provide. Here are some examples:
“talk …

Wearing a sports bra when you exercise is NOT just about avoiding pain. In fact, exercising without a sports bra can lead to greater breast sag. Thus it is important you select the sports bra that fits your body. Here are some suggestions to help you find the sports bra that is right for you.

The US Department of Health and Human Services declared this week National Women’s Health Week. The goal is to bring the community together to promote better health for women. The US Women’s Health group offers great suggestions to get healthy including, doctor visits, improved diet, and of course exercise. Here are my suggestions, including taking on Turbo Fire if you need an exercise program that I guarantee will get you results!

There was a time when I wore pajamas, toe socks, and flip flops to class. There was a time when I didn’t know what concealer was, yet alone how to apply it with concurrent use of foundation. There was a time when brushing my hair was more or less out of the question if I had a hair tie nearby. Frankly, there was a time when anything girly was not in my vocabulary. But that is not the time now.

About a week and a half ago – I wrote a post entitled “3 Reasons for Being Healthy” where I posted a video about why I choose to live a healthier lifestyle. One of those reasons was my family, and although I didn’t specifically mention them, my mom and dad. I certainly want to be healthy and strong for them, but just as importantly, I want them to be healthy and strong for me. For mother’s day this year, I recommend you give your mother the gift of healthy. Here are some gift ideas.

A recent survey of young women showed that indoor tanning is extremely popular amongst women ages 14-22. A recent California bill proposes to prohibit minors from using indoor tanning. Tanning has been shown to cause melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Why not try spray on tans?