Office on Women's Health Blog
Fitness and Nutrition
Leveling the Playing Field: Promoting Sports Activities During a Pandemic
RADM Felicia Collins M.D., MPH, FAAP, Dorothy Fink, M.D.
The YES Initiative supports collaborations to improve youth physical activity and nutrition via increased sports participation
Improving Maternal Health Outcomes with a Focus on Physical Activity
ODPHP
An increasing number of pregnant women in the United States have chronic health conditions — such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease — that may put them at higher risk of pregnancy complications.
Sloane Stephens on Living Her Healthiest Life
Tennis champion Sloane Stephens shares how she builds healthy behaviors into her life.
HHS Women Leaders Celebrate National Women’s Health Week
Office on Women's Health
HHS women leaders share how they find their health, why women should prioritize their health, and how their work is helping women lead healthy lives.
OWH Director: How I Make My Health a Priority
OWH Director Dorothy Fink, M.D., celebrates National Women’s Health Week by sharing how she’s working toward her health goals. Plus, she offers ideas on how you can join her!
Enter Now: Create an Obesity Prevention Game
Office on Women's Health
Join the Office on Women's Health in helping women and girls reach and maintain a healthy weight by entering the Shape of Health: An Obesity Prevention Game challenge.
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.
