Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that impacts 2-10% of menstruating women. Although PMS and PMDD both have physical and emotional symptoms, [...]
Caring for aging parents is a challenging, emotional, and unique experience. With approximately 47% of people in their 40s and 50s caring for aging parents and young children, the experience is [...]
Protein is an essential part of any well-balanced nutrition plan. However, there are vastly different opinions on how much protein women actually need. Too little and you may suffer from [...]
Typically as women age, there are many routine medical screenings that get added to your list. Mammograms fall into this category and it can often be confusing to determine the differences in [...]
The average male life expectancy is five years less than females. Men are also two to four times more likely than women to pass away prematurely from unintentional injury, homicide, and [...]
Late summer yields a mouthwatering banquet of fresh, local produce—particularly in the Pacific Northwest. For those who want to take advantage of this bounty, the farmers market remains a popular [...]
Stroke is one of the top five causes of death in the United States, but it’s also one of the most preventable. Of the 800,000 strokes that occur each year, eight in 10 can be avoided by taking [...]
