Category: Health
The Painful Truth About Caring for the Elderly Dur...
Posted by Anne Taulane | Mar 30, 2021
How to Work Smarter from Almost Anywhere
Posted by Meghan Rabbitt | Oct 14, 2020
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
Mind+Body
Feeling Hesitant About the COVID Vaccines? Here’s the Facts
by Jess Downey
Whether you can’t wait to get your COVID-19 vaccine or are feeling hesitant to get the shot, having factual information at your fingertips will help you make an informed decision. Here’s the science-based information you need for understanding and peace of...
The Painful Truth About Caring for the Elderly During COVID
by Anne Taulane
Anyone who has ever cared for an elderly parent will tell you how hard it is. But doing so in the time of COVID has been emotionally challenging like never before—especially for children and grandchildren whose loved ones were in long-term care...
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.
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You Can Hate Valentine’s Day. Or You Can Try This Approach
by Anne Taulane | Feb 2, 2020
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.
Read MoreQuick, Hit the Road—There’s Still Time for a Summer Adventure
by Meghan Rabbitt | Aug 8, 2019
Even for those of us more prone to staycations than globetrotting, summer inspires adventure. With...
Read MoreStop 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.
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