May is Women’s Health Month, a time to shine a light on the health challenges that uniquely affect women—and empower women to take control of their well-being through education, prevention, and action. One critical issue that deserves more attention is cervical cancer and its close link to human papillomavirus (HPV).
May is Women’s Health Month, a time to highlight the unique health needs of women and raise awareness about preventive care, wellness strategies, and conditions that disproportionately affect women throughout their lives. While much attention is rightly given to heart health, reproductive care, and mental well-being, one crucial—and often overlooked—pillar of health deserves more focus: sleep.
This Women’s Health Month, it's time to shine a light on the heart disease symptoms women should never ignore and the steps every woman can take to protect her heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States—claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Yet many women don’t realize they’re at risk, and even fewer recognize the warning signs when something is wrong.
As your body changes with age, so do your nutritional needs. From building bone strength in your 20s to supporting heart and brain health in your 50s and beyond, each stage of life brings unique dietary challenges—and opportunities to thrive.
In honor of Women’s Health Month, this guide breaks down the essential nutrients, common pitfalls, and smart food choices every woman should consider in her 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.
When we think of gynecologic cancers, cervical cancer often comes to mind first. But there are several other types that can affect the female reproductive system—many of them far more dangerous due to their “silent” symptoms and lack of early detection methods.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide. In the U.S. alone, about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. But thanks to increased awareness, better screening, and improved treatments, survival rates continue to rise.
Still, early detection remains key. In honor of National Women’s Health Month, here’s what every woman should know about breast cancer risks, warning signs, and screening guidelines.
Preventive health care isn't just about catching problems early—it’s about protecting your quality of life. For women, annual exams and regular screenings play a critical role in detecting disease, managing risk, and promoting long-term well-being.
This Women’s Health Month, we’re helping you take the guesswork out of what tests you really need and when. Here's your decade-by-decade guide to the most important exams every woman should prioritize.
In honor of National Women’s Health Month, we’re diving into how—and why—every woman should make movement a non-negotiable part of her wellness plan, especially after midlife.
Stress is a common experience for many people, and in the United States, it has become an increasingly widespread issue. From work pressures to personal struggles, the demands of daily life can create a constant sense of tension for millions of Americans. But just how common is stress in the U.S.? And how is it affecting the well-being of individuals across the country?
Stress is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Whether it's a tight deadline at work, a family emergency, or the pressures of daily life, stress is a natural response to challenges and demands. But what exactly is stress, and why does it affect us in the way it does?
