Managing Menopausal Symptoms

At some point in every woman’s life, her hormone production drops below the level required to continue her periods. Some women welcome the end to monthly bleeding, bloating, and inconvenience.

But others find that menopause affects: their sex life,triggers mood swings,causes debilitating hot flashes, or even takes them down the road to bone and heart problems. … Managing Menopausal Symptoms »»

How’s your sex life?

Chicago relationship therapist Laura Berman, PhD, and her MD sister, Jennifer, a urologist in Los Angeles, asked 2,600 American women to answer that question while doing research for their book, Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman: Ten Keys to Unlocking Ultimate Pleasure(Hyperion). … How’s your sex life? »»

Breast cancer–Accept what can’t be changed but do what you can to avoid it

You don’t want to change the unavoidable risk of growing older–because it certainly beats the alternative.

But don’t lose hope. A number of significant risk factors CAN be “undone” to reduce your risk of breast cancer. … Breast cancer–Accept what can’t be changed but do what you can to avoid it »»

The Perfect Pedicure

Learn how to give your feet a well- deserved, pampering, relaxing spa treatment. Also get ready for those sexy summer sandals! … The Perfect Pedicure »»

What’s new in tanning

With Tanning season right around the corner let’s check out what new for this season. … What’s new in tanning »»

Think Pieces: meditation

To harness the energy of the mind, you must learn to see beyond the content of your thoughts to their very substance.

Many years ago, when I was new to meditation, I asked an Indian swami how to handle the swarm of negative thoughts that crowded my mind. The swami’s answer, delivered with an eye roll and a knowing giggle, discouraged me profoundly. … Think Pieces: meditation »»