Category: Health
The Astounding Healing Power of Pets
Posted by Meghan Rabbitt | Sep 24, 2020
Navigate Your Emotions in a Post-Covid-19 World
Posted by Meghan Rabbitt | May 28, 2020
Help Kids Understand COVID
Posted by Meghan Rabbitt | May 27, 2020
You Can Hate Valentine’s Day. Or You Can Try...
Posted by Anne Taulane | Feb 2, 2020
How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs
Posted by Jill Walbieser | Jan 14, 2020
Mind+Body
Navigate Your Emotions in a Post-Covid-19 World
We’re all struggling to settle into a “new normal”—one that includes a lot more fear, anxiety, transition, and vulnerability than we might be used to dealing with. This is why it’s more important than ever to talk about how we’re feeling. Here’s how to deal with what comes up as we chart a new path forward.
You Can Hate Valentine’s Day. Or You Can Try This Approach
by Anne Taulane
Forget the roses and the chocolates. If you make Valentine’s Day about love—not romance—you will enjoy it more, even if you’re not in a (happy) romantic relationship.
Quick, Hit the Road—There’s Still Time for a Summer Adventure
Even for those of us more prone to staycations than globetrotting, summer inspires adventure. With so many travel apps and tools at our fingertips, it’s easier than ever to find but harder than ever to discern. We scoured the region for travel experts to...
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Stop Repressing Emotion—They Can Help You Succeed
by Meghan Rabbitt | Aug 7, 2019
Women have long been chided for being too sensitive, chatty, and emotional, especially in the workforce. Now, more of us are realizing these traits can make us more effective employees and leaders—as well as better friends, lovers, and parents. The key? Learning how to effectively channel our feminine side. Here’s how we do it.
Read MoreDNA Testing Can Guide Major Health Decisions
by Anne Taulane | Apr 26, 2019
DNA testing companies can find out more than just your ancestry—they can give you invaluable insight into your health.
Read MoreDivorce is a Gauntlet. Real Women Share How They Got Through It
by Jess Downey | Apr 23, 2019
The demise of a marriage can feel like the end of everything when you’re going through it. But with the right support and resources, you can come through it empowered and ready for the next phase of your life.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Trauma is Triggered
by Meghan Rabbitt | Jan 30, 2019
The New York Times and New Yorker investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct unleashed the #MeToo movement, and women everywhere began sharing their frustration—and fury—about the ways they’d also been mistreated and abused. Yet, what this movement has also sparked is an unintended consequence: It’s re-triggering traumatic experiences from the past, bringing terrible memories and emotions to the surface again. What can you do if this has happened to you—or how can you best support a friend or loved one facing an old trauma all over again? Real Woman investigates.
Read MoreHow Can We Fix Our High Maternal Mortality Rate in the US?
by Laura Quaglio | Jan 24, 2019
Statistically, the maternal mortality rate in the United States is abysmal compared to that of other developed countries, but most of those deaths are preventable. Here’s what Capital Health is doing to protect the moms (and babies) in their care—and what you need to know to be part of the solution.
Read MoreHow to Raise Confident Girls With Self-Compassion
by Jolynn Tumolo | Oct 1, 2018
Societal expectations of girls and women can create landmines for parents raising daughters. You need a game plan to arm them with self-compassion and self-worth.
Read MoreExpert Advice on the Groundbreaking Cancer Study
by Anne Taulane | Jul 22, 2018
A new breast cancer study delivers life-changing results for many women diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Erica Linden breaks down this groundbreaking trial and shares how it will impact breast cancer treatment.
Read MoreHelp Yourself and Others Battle Depression Better
by Jess Downey | Jul 10, 2018
For many of us, the suicide of 55-year-old fashion designer Kate Spade, likely influenced by years fighting severe depression in the dark, was a shocking reminder how overpowering and unrelenting mental disorders can be. Can we do better for people with depression, and can it ever be enough to save them?
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