My Journey With Long Covid Symptoms
As told to Shannon Shelton Miller In January 2021, I tested positive for Covid soon after I got my first vaccine dose, but before it...
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How To Use Genetic Testing To Improve Your Health
Just a quick Google and you’ll see tech savvy companies and slick start-ups in South Africa are adding genetic testing to their arsenal at a...
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Medically reviewed byRobyn Faye, M.D. September is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders...
How Strong Are You, Really?
Fact: your skeleton renews itself every seven to ten years, modelling and remodelling to increase bone mass, remove damaged bone and reshape itself. By upping...
Run In Comfort Over Any Distance With The New Under Armour HOVR Infinite 4
Spring is a great season to start upping your running game and we’ve been testing for the perfect pair to make you excited to get...
Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?
Can pregnant women get vaccinated? There is well-documented evidence of the efficacy, safety and benefits of maternal immunization. But, despite that evidence and the recommendations...
I Don’t Regret Getting HIV Because It Saved My Life
As told to Aviva Patz September 18, 2022, is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. It’s hard to believe that HIV could be a blessing,...
Is Our Private Health Data Really Private?
Lynn Julian, a 46-year-old survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, worries about the privacy of her weekly telehealth appointments and what she calls “social...
#YesYouScan Prevent Osteoporosis
Thank you for visiting the HealthyWomen #YesYouScan Campaign! Did you know approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and around one out of every two women...
Good Sex With Emily Jamea: How Can Mindfulness Improve Sex?
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex....