Heart Attacks in Women: What You Need to Know

Did you know that approximately every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack? If you or someone close to you has had a heart attack, you know this can be a very frightening experience. However, tens of thousands of people survive their attacks and go on to live enjoyable lives.

What Your Acne is Trying to Tell You

Many, if not all women experience acne, at some point in their lives. We’re sharing everything you need to know about your acne and what you can do to help keep your skin clear.

New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Overall Health

Every year when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people make resolutions for the upcoming year. Some of the most common ones include losing weight, saving money, traveling, or putting down their cell phones and living more in the moment.

Tasty Mocktails for the Mommy-To-Be

Being pregnant comes with a lot of quirks, like being able to eat ice cream and pickles with peanut butter at 3:00 am. However, it can take some fun out of attending those holiday get-togethers with family and friends. While others are sipping on peppermint mimosas Christmas morning and champagne as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, you don’t want to feel left out. Lucky for you, we found a few holiday “mocktails” that will get you in the party mood and ready to attend any holiday party before the year is up.

Winter Weather and Your Pregnancy

Colder temperatures are beginning to frost eastern North Carolina and your baby bump. This time of the year can bring some new challenges to your pregnancy, including how to stay comfortable while wearing your winter layers, as well as making sure to keep your little bundle safe. We’re bringing you some of the smartest tips to follow this winter season.

What Causes a Urinary Tract Infection and How to Avoid It

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) lead to more than 8 million trips to health care providers a year. Women get the short end of the stick when it comes to UTIs and are at a much higher risk of developing a UTI than men. While UTIs are simple to treat when caught early, they can become very dangerous if the symptoms are ignored and the infection travels to the kidneys. Let’s talk about what you should be looking for and how to avoid UTIs in the first place.

The Importance of Breast Self-Exams and How to do Them

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the importance of early detection and screenings. Each year, it’s estimated that over 250,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and another 40,500 will lose their fight to this disease.

How Does Your Age Define You?

We often hear people say that age is just a number. Technically, they are right, but sometimes those little aches and pains that snuck up on us leave us asking ourselves if it’s really true. We start to notice a wrinkle here and there and those grey hairs seem to pop up overnight, and suddenly we feel “old”. Society tells us that we are at our prime in our youth and for many of us, we start to believe that. However, think about all of the things...

Fighting Off Fatigue

Everyone feels tired now and then, but ongoing fatigue can keep you from performing well at your job, getting things done around the house or doing the things you love. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to fight off fatigue and energize your life. We’ve put together a list of some of the easiest energizers you can try.

7 Steps to Strengthen and Restore Your Body After Pregnancy

Having a child is transformative on many levels. Your life and your family have expanded to include a new life, a developing newborn. Your body has also undergone profound changes, both while your child was growing and during the delivery.