Fitness: An Empty Nest Can Be The Perfect Setting To Get In Shape
Mothers sometimes say that it’s hard for them to get in their daily 30 minutes of exercise because they spend the majority of their time juggling a career and taking care of a house full of kids. Well, now that the chicks have flown the coop, you have the space and time to get fit […]
Since You’ve Been Gone: Making Big Plans Once Your Chick Has Flown The Coop
Now that you have an empty nest, life may seem a little quieter than it used to be. There is no longer a parade of your kids and their friends tromping through the house, asking for food and needing to be cleaned up after. Is this really something to be sad over? You’ve done your […]
New Look For Healthy Women
For more than 20 years, Healthinfi has been committed to delivering quality health and wellness content on all aspects of women’s health. To allow us to continue our mission of serving women, and to expand the resources that we offer, you’ll soon see the outcome of a new revenue stream on our website and in our […]
3 Key Supplements For Midlife Women
Emerging health issues and concerns might make us feel a bit more vulnerable than ever before. That’s why I think being proactive is so important. Take a look at your everyday habits. Are you eating right? Getting the exercise you need? Making sure your sleep is not only enough but of high quality? Keeping your stress […]
Should Breast Self-Exams Be Shown On TV?
Breast self–exam (BSE), or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find a breast cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. Not every cancer can be found this way, but it is a critical step you can and should take for yourself. Over the years, there has been some […]
Hair Loss During Pregnancy?
It has a name: Telogen Effluvium. Though the term isn’t well known, it’s one of the most persistent complaints of new mothers. A woman’s hair is typically fuller and thicker during pregnancy, but often that’s not the case after delivery. Telogen effluvium is the excessive shedding of hair that occurs approximately one to five months […]
Skin Cancer Warning Signs And The Importance of Annual Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, probably making up more than half of all diagnosed cases of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The incidence of skin cancer is rising dramatically in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer, […]
Easy Home Remedies For Vaginal Yeast Infections
A vaginal yeast infection, or vaginal candidiasis, is caused by a fungus, not bacteria. The infection occurs when there’s an overgrowth of Candida albicans fungus. This overgrowth triggers symptoms such as vaginal discharge, as well as irritation, inflammation, and intense itching in the vagina, especially the vulvar area. Long before there were drugstores, women turned to natural […]
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Overview Vaginal yeast infections, also called candida vaginal infections or candidiasis, are common and easily treated in most women. Candida is a fungus. It commonly exists in small amounts in the vagina, mouth and gastrointestinal tract. When the fungus overgrows in the vagina, a yeast infection develops. This causes uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning […]
Great Sex At Midlife
Reading some comments in response to last week’s post about the attempts to develop a female equivalent to Viagra made me aware that although there are many women who are eagerly awaiting such a drug, there are many others who would not consider a drug to boost their libido. That’s why it’s so important to try to understand […]