How Anxiety Affects Men and Women Differently
While there are some people who seem to take everything that life throws at them in stride, the rest of us struggle with feelings of uncertainty, worry and fear of the unknown from time to
Robotic Surgery Provides a Minimally Invasive Option for Ovarian Cancer Patients
The term “robotic surgery” can be frightening. There are so many questions surrounding the emerging technology and its efficacy and safety. However, robotic surgery is paving the way for less invasive options when it comes
Why Women Experience Depression Twice as Often as Men
It’s no secret depression is a major issue among Americans, affecting children, teenagers and adults of every age, race and income level. Depression was long seen as something to keep in the dark but has
Helping Women Conquer their Health Fears
Women are capable of amazing things, from giving birth to running marathons and everything in between. When our bodies start to behave differently, don’t cooperate as they used to or show signs of disease, it
Why Women Experience Worse Outcomes After a Stroke
It’s no secret that stroke is a major health problem, with close to 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year, but what you might not know is that it affects women at a higher rate
Important Health Screenings at Every Age for Women
It’s been said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, which often feels accurate if you spend more than five minutes with someone of the opposite sex. That said, our medical concerns
Research Shows Women Win in Survival of the Fittest
Women tend to get the short end of the stick when it comes to perceived strength, whether it be physical, emotional or mental, but a new study which analyzed three centuries’ worth of data found
How Heart Disease Presents Differently in Women
Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the No. 1 killer of both women and men in the United States. To put it into perspective, one in
Ovarian Cancer—Another Reason to Not Skip That Yearly Exam
This year, 22,440 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Even more alarming, about 14,080 women will die from ovarian cancer this year. Ovarian cancer is fifth in all cancer
Stalking: Know It, Name It, Stop It
Everyone has experienced the feeling of being watched at some point or another, but imagine if it was more than just a feeling; imagine if it was a reality. To shed light on that reality,