If you eat out at restaurants regularly or even order take-out once or twice a week, eating well can be a challenging task. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of how to stay on track while eating on the go.Take the quiz >>
As fears of a recession loom, many women are looking for ways to be more frugal in their beauty routine. Here, two experts discuss what’s worth the money—and what’s not. Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of vitamins, minerals, and supplements with this quick and easy quiz.Take the quiz >>
This interview with a teen author will give you the answers you need to help your teen get it all together. Read the article >>
When it comes to treating those little leaks when you laugh, cough or sneeze, several types of doctors and medical professionals are available. Test your knowledge of specialists vs. generalists with this quick and easy quiz.Take the quiz >>
Winter is a great time to get your house organized. This interview with two organization experts will show you how to bring order to your home. Read the article >>
Did you know that 20 to 30 percent of women suffer from some degree of prolapse? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of this common condition. Take the quiz >>
If you think coffee is the only source of caffeine, think again. The stimulant may be lurking in your yogurt, orange soda, or over-the-counter pain killers. Read the article >>
Do you know how much calcium your teenage daughter needs every day or how to find the best sources to ensure she gets what she needs? Take this quick and easy quiz to test your knowledge of teenage bone health. Take the quiz >>
As the number of people with celiac disease, wheat allergies, or gluten intolerance continues to grow, the number of gluten-free products available at the grocery store grows in tandem. This interview with a leading food-allergies expert will explain the difference between these conditions and help you determine if wheat or gluten might be causing your symptoms. Read the article >>
Do you know the difference between stress and urge incontinence? Test your knowledge of these common types of bladder leakage with our quick and easy quiz. Take the quiz >>
Many adults develop lower back pain in their forties—not because of acute injury, but because of smaller problems that have built up over time. This interview with a back specialist will give you ideas about what might be causing your lower back pain and how to fix it. Read the article >>
Are you doing your pelvic floor–muscle exercises, also known as Kegels, correctly? Take this quick and easy quiz to find out. Take the quiz >>
After suffering from a prolonged case of postpartum incontinence, Missy Lavender, executive director and founder of the Women's Health Foundation, created the Total ControlTM program. Here, she discusses the program and reveals what she's learned firsthand about women's incontinence. Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of bone health—from the common causes of osteoporosis to the importance of calcium supplements for menopausal women. Take the quiz >>
What is urodynamic testing, and why is it conducted? To find out, we contacted Dr. Craig Comiter, chief of urology, director of female urology and urodynamics, and associate professor of surgery at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson, Arizona. Read the article >>
From the location of the bladder to why urinary tract infections occur, the pelvic region can be a mystery. How well do you know your anatomy? Test your knowledge now. Take the quiz >>
High-school sports can boost your teenager's fitness and self-esteem. But before he or she signs up this fall, you'll want to make sure you know how to prevent sports-related injuries. This expert interview will fill you in. Read the article >>
All too often, in the heat of summer, our bodies lose more liquids than they take. The result? Dehydration. Do you know the facts about staying hydrated? Take this quick and easy quiz to test your knowledge. Take the quiz >>
Test your knowledge of summer rashes, from poison ivy to swimmer's itch, with this quick and easy quiz. Take the quiz >>
What could you learn from a personal coach? How are they different from mentors or therapists? This interview will teach you the basics of what you can-and can't-expect from this type of professional advisor. Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of how to grill safely and wisely during the coming months with this quick and easy quiz. Take the quiz >>
This interview with a running coach will teach you a basic training program for running your first 5K road race this summer. Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of trans fats, including where they're most likely to appear in your cupboards and fridge! Take the quiz >>
What is neuromodulation, and how is it used to treat bladder weakness? How does it work and who is this treatment best suited for? This interview with a leading urogynecologist sorts out the answers. Read the article >>
In some people's minds, March is all about basketball (ie., March Madness). In others, it's all about Ireland (ie., St. Patrick's Day). For still others, it's the month to avoid the Ides of March. Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge of March and all its madness. Take the quiz >>
Whether it's what you're wearing, the color of your dining room, or the shade of your car, the colors you select can send powerful messages or invoke certain feelings. This article talks to a leading industry expert on the "power of color" about why this phenomenon is true, and how you can use it to your advantage. Read the article >>
Is chocolate good for you? Why do onions make you cry? Is it true what they say about oysters? Test your knowledge of food with this simple quiz. Take the quiz >>
Do you know how large your bladder is, or how long it takes for fluid to reach the bladder after you drink it? Do you know the average capacity of the bladder? Find the answers to this and other basic questions about your bladder. Read the article >>
Should men and women approach strength training differently? Is weightlifting safe for children? Are free weights really easier than machines? Take this month's quiz and find out the best ways to stay active. Take the quiz >>
When it comes to bladder weakness and leakage, everyone has different triggers, or specific events that can cause them to leak urine or lose control. Read the article >>
Can cross-country skiing burn more calories than running? Does sledding count as exercise? Take this month's quiz and find out the best ways to stay active this winter. Take the quiz >>
Get answers to your questions about biofeedback treatment for bladder weakness. We've got the scoop on what it is, what exactly happens and how many treatments are typically required. Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving with this fun and easy quiz! Take the quiz >>
Get answers to your questions about weight training-including why women need it even more than men do. Find out how you can get started, get pumped and more! Read the article >>
Dreaming of triple dark mocha melt-aways? A special trip just to pick up a quart of Chunky-Monkey? Take this quiz and see what's behind those can't-live-without-it, gotta-have-it-now cravings. Take the quiz >>
Get the facts so you know best when it comes to your teen. Can text messaging damage his thumb muscles? Is body piercing or getting a tattoo dangerous for her? Make no mistake that you're not just older, but way wiser! Read the article >>
What's a healthier lunch choice: turkey and cheese on whole wheat or tuna salad in a pocket? Take this quiz to see if you can pack a healthy lunch for yourself (or your family) every day of the week. Take the quiz >>
If you get cold sores, you know that a simple blemish can wreak havoc on your self esteem! Discover what triggers cold sores. Find answers to prevent and treat them. And learn how to tell the difference between a cold sore and a canker. Read the article >>
Find out what you need to know about sun protection. Like how much SPF do you really need? And is there any such thing as a "healthy tan"? Does sunscreen really expire? And most importantly, know the first signs of skin cancer. Take the quiz >>
Did you know that caffeine may be lurking in your orange soda or over-the-counter pain killer? Read the article >>
Test your knowledge of how to avoid these bugs, and what to do if you get bitten or stung. Take the quiz >>
If you catch a summer cold will you cough, sneeze — leak? Get the cold facts from the Dr. and avoid those little surprises. Read the article >>
The eyes have it. But what do you really know about your baby blues (or hazels, greens, browns or blacks)? Let's find out. Take the quiz >>
Find out if fish really are a source of mercury in food. And then see which fish to avoid and which are safest. Sort through the fish tales of today's headlines with a little help from a knowledgeable expert. Read the article >>
Is stress mental or physical? Does anxiety lead to high blood pressure? Can exercise relieve stress? Take the quiz >>
Wondering if your bladder habits are normal? Read the article >>
How much do you know about your hair? Take the quiz >>
Answers to your questions about what and when to drink, plus a non-surgical way doctors treat bladder control loss. Read the article >>
Let's hear it for those who changed our lives. Take the quiz >>
What's True? What's False? And Why Does It Matter? Read the article >>
Our answers to your questions can help you prevent winter weight gain. Read the article >>
What do you know about vitamin and mineral supplements — and how much is good for you? Read the article >>
Five things to consider before making your fitness resolution. Take the quiz >>
Don't let bladder control problems hold you back over the holidays. Read the article >>
What do you know about holiday health and safety? Take the quiz >>
Worrying about the hair in your comb, the pimple on your cheek? When women go to the doctor, we put off asking the most embarrassing or intimate questions until the very end of the consultation — or we simply don't ask them at all. Read the article >>
Health-related questions about women's breasts and breast health. Take the quiz >>
We know you have questions. We have answers. This month, our featured expert is Dr. Karl M. Luber, director of the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Southern California Permanente Medical Group in San Diego, Calif., and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Read the article >>
How good are you at keeping bacteria at bay? Take our quick quiz and find out >>
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