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I Can Do It! Supports Healthy Living for Women With a Disability
Regular moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity helps improve overall health and fitness and reduces risk for many chronic diseases. Unfortunately, compared with men and boys, women and girls are less likely to participate in the recommended levels of physical activity needed to meet the...
Hepatitis C: Q&A With an Expert
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 3.5 million people in the United States have hepatitis C. What exactly is it, and why should you care about hepatitis C? Corinna Dan, the Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor at the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease...
4 Things Women Need to Know About Stroke
Stroke happens to 1 in 5 women. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. This is unfortunate because most strokes are preventable. Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops or is blocked, which causes brain cells to die. There are two types of stroke: One is caused by a...
Sneak Peek: New Healthy Eating and Exercise Content
Eating well and getting active are two of the best things we can do for our health, so it makes sense that there is an overwhelming amount of advice out there on these topics. But with all the competing information, it can be hard to know where to start and what’s best for you. Here’s the good news...
Memory and Thinking: What's Normal and What's Not?
Editorial note: Content for this Q&A is from the National Institute on Aging . Whether you’re getting older or someone you love is aging, it’s common to worry about memory and thinking abilities. But what’s the difference between mild forgetfulness, which is often a normal part of aging, and a more...
Why We Need to Talk About Men’s Mental Health
As Men’s Health Month comes to a close, I want to talk about something that we don’t talk about enough: men and depression. While it’s not exactly a women’s health topic, our typical focus at the Office on Women’s Health, we know that most women have important men in their lives. Fathers, partners...
Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone
As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I have seen many women who struggle with mood changes after having a baby. There is a common belief that childbirth is a magical time for all mothers and that as soon as the baby is born, maternal feelings and knowledge magically appear. For many women, this may not...
Q&A With an Infertility Expert
Infertility is a common problem, and anyone can face infertility challenges. To uncover answers to common infertility questions, we spoke with Dr. Esther Eisenberg, director of the Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Program at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and...
7 Ways to Manage Your Stress
Stress occurs when you feel like the demands placed on you — such as work, school, or relationships — exceed your ability to cope. It can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic or late for an appointment, or it can last a long time if you're dealing with...
Plus-size Model Melinda Parrish: What I Wish I’d Know About Body Positivity
How do you feel about your body? Most of us have things we like and don’t like about our bodies. Melinda Parrish, National Women’s Health Week ambassador and plus-size model, talks with us about learning to accept and love our bodies — exactly as they are today. Melinda shares her approach to living...