In sports played by both men and women with the same rules, like soccer and basketball, women have a 10 percent higher rate of
Women’s Health
Trim Healthy Mama. Is This Diet For You?
Local experts praise new diet method By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely heard of Trim
Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite years of hearing the message that substance abuse during pregnancy can harm babies, the number of women smoking marijuana
Bariatric Surgery: What Does It Take to Lose Weight After Procedure?
Number of surgeries skyrocketing as obesity prevalence continues to rise By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The number of bariatric surgeries in the U.S. has increased
For the First Time, Women Outnumber Men in Med School
‘Notable milestone,’ says president of Association of American Medical Colleges By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2017, more women entered medical school than men for
Women Can Address Hair Thinning
Hair loss affects more than 40 percent of American women; problem may be more than an appearance issue, experts say By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
When Sex is a Real Pain
Many factors can cause women to feel pain during sexual intercourse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For a variety of reasons, many women experience pain
Boost Your Energy
Busy routine has brought you down? Try a few things to get your energy back By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many women from their mid-40s
Go with the Flow
Painful menstruation cycles? Experts suggest way to cope with the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Ten out of every 100 women experience menstrual pain
New Year’s Resolution: Moving Past the Weight Loss Plateau
See what four local experts have to say about overcoming weight loss plateaus By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Has your New Year’s weight loss resolution