Office on Women's Health Blog
Fitness and Nutrition
OWH Resolutions: Where Are They Now?
Last year, I asked some of my colleagues to share their plans for improving their health and well-being in 2018. As the year is coming to a close, I asked them to give us an update.
Healthy Cooking Tips Around the Holidays
Rather than skipping or cutting out your favorite dishes, why not try making a few small changes to your recipes to cook up healthier versions? Try these tips from a food blogger.
How to Encourage Girls to Go After Their Dreams
Brittney Storm Rankin
Check out these tips to encourage your daughter, granddaughter, niece, younger sister, or any girl you know to have the confidence to work toward her goals.
I Can Do It! Mentorship Becomes a Lifelong Friendship
Haley Barber
Throughout my mentorship, I not only fostered social support — I also developed lasting friendships.
3 Back-to-School Tips for Parents
As parents, there are steps we can take to help set our kids up for a healthy, successful year. Try adding these three ideas to your back-to-school list.
I Can Do It! Supports Healthy Living for Women With a Disability
Holli Richmond
The I Can Do It! model ensures women and girls with a disability have opportunities to be physically active and practice healthy eating behaviors. Learn more.
Sneak Peek: New Healthy Eating and Exercise Content
We recently updated our healthy eating and physical activity information so that everything you need is in one place. Check out the types of questions we answer.
Plus-size Model Melinda Parrish: What I Wish I’d Know About Body Positivity
Plus-size model Melinda Parrish talks with us about learning to accept and love our bodies — exactly as they are today. Read her interview.
Getting More Exercise and Why It’s Worth It
Starting and maintaining a health routine can be hard. I lived it — I know! I have sizes in my closet ranging from 10 to 16 to prove it.
What I Wish I’d Known About Being Healthy
This National Women’s Health Week, join us by sharing some health advice you would give your younger self. We’re calling it the #WhatIWishIdKnown challenge.
