Office on Women's Health Blog
Men's Health
Why We Need to Talk About Men’s Mental Health
I want to talk about something that we don’t talk about enough: men and depression.
June Is Men’s Health Month — Get Involved
June is Men’s Health Month — spread the word and make sure every loved male in your life is living well.
So often our health rises and falls with those around us, so try these five tips to help you make smarter choices together.
Caregiving: Why We Have to Talk About It
Caregiving is hard work, no matter how much we love the person. Having been a caregiver, I want to share two important pieces of advice with you.
Make a Difference in the Lives of the Men You Love
Why are we talking about men's health on a women's health website? Because men's health affects women in some pretty significant ways.
Stop STIs: Six Steps to Safer Sex
Whether you call them STIs or STDs, one thing is true: Women are at risk of infection. Protecting yourself is an important part of staying healthy.
Turning 26 Soon? Start Birthday Shopping for Health Insurance Now!
Were you — or was someone you love — born in late 1988? Start birthday shopping for health insurance now! Why? Because turning 26 means you can no longer be covered under your parents' health insurance plans.
How Can We Have Healthier Moms and Babies?
Did you know that half of pregnancies in the U.S. are not planned? And did you know that planned pregnancies are better for mothers' and infants' health? That's why the U.S. Office of Population Affairs and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released formal recommendations on family planning services. I spoke with Susan B. Moskosky, acting director of the Office of Population Affairs, to learn more about quality family planning and why it matters.
One Woman's Story: Being With Someone Through Depression
Being with someone who is struggling with depression is never easy. Anne Wheaton watched her husband, Wil Wheaton, experience anger, self-doubt, sadness, and hopelessness for three years. He didn't know the cause of these feelings, but they inevitably affected his relationship with Anne.