Category: Health
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
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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Divorce is a Gauntlet. Real Women Share How They Got Through It
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.
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What to Do When Your Trauma is Triggered
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.
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How Can We Fix Our High Maternal Mortality Rate in the US?
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.
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How to Raise Confident Girls With Self-Compassion
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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Expert Advice on the Groundbreaking Cancer Study
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.
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Help Yourself and Others Battle Depression Better
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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Love Your Body and All Its Imperfections
As women, we get locked in complicated relationships with our bodies, born in what we learn from...
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Important Advances in Treating Brain Tumors
One morning last November, Kate Watson was straightening up her house. By late afternoon, she was considering awake brain surgery to remove a large tumor compressing critical brain areas. She shares her story, and Capital Health’s director of neurosurgical oncology takes us inside the latest approaches to tackling brain tumors.
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