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Sleep Hygiene
If you are spending your nights tossing and turning, it’s time to start practicing good sleep hygiene.

Help Pass the Safe Cosmetics Act
Congress is considering legislation that would shed some light on the chemicals hidden in our shampoos, lotions, baby powers and other everyday personal care products.

Living With Migraines
Better understanding of migraines and what causes them is helping women get a handle on these debilitating headaches.

2011 Women’s Wellness Guide
This annual advertising section features local businesses and services dedicated to supporting women’s health and wellness.

The Starving Brain
New ways of looking at anorexia nervosa are leading to more effective treatment options.

Taking the Plunge
Keep these important swimming tips in mind if you take to our local waters this summer.

Is Lasik Eye Surgery for Me?
Learn more about the popular eye surgery that might help you ditch your glasses.

Fibromyalgia: The Long Road to Diagnosis
This painful condition afflicts one in 50 Americans but is still hard to identify and frequently misunderstood by health care providers.

Meditation: A Prescription for Health and Wellness
Calm your mind, change your life.

Addicted to CrossFit
Far from a traditional gym workout, this popular, high-intensity training regimen mixes gymnastics, weight training and movement to build strength and fitness.

The Quest for Beautiful, Pain-Free Legs
If you’ve been putting off dealing with varicose veins, now is the time to start planning for healthier, more attractive legs.

Heal Your Back Pain
Eight out of 10 Americans suffer from back pain. If you are one of them, there is plenty you can do to restore your aching back.

10 Tips For Breast Cancer Screening
What to consider when scheduling your next mammogram.

So You Want to Make a Resolution...
Making a resolution is not the hard part, it’s keeping it.

Don’t Go It Alone
If you or a family member is faced with a major illness, health advocates and others are ready to help you navigate the complexities of a serious diagnosis.

What’s Your Vitamin D IQ?
How much do you know about this crucial vitamin?

What’s New (and Good) in Women’s Health
We’ve decided to accentuate the positive in this A to Z look at good news and the latest recommendations in women’s health.

2010 Women’s Wellness Guide
A go-to resource for businesses and services that support women’s health and wellness (special advertising section).

Casting a Wide Net
Many women are discovering complementary and alternative methods for managing MS.

Is a Hysterectomy the Answer?
Hysterectomies are one of the most common surgical procedures for women, but there are often less invasive alternatives.

Five Tips to Help You Lose Weight
Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve and maintain a healthier weight.

Freedom of Movement
Kinesis™, the increasingly popular fitness equipment out of Italy, offers a liberating take on old-style weight machines.

Permanent Birth Control
Two new methods of nonsurgical sterilization are becoming increasingly popular.

Older Women and HIV
National figures show a disturbing increase in the number of new HIV infections in women 45 and older. Are women and their health-care providers paying attention?

A Different Kind of Boot Camp
More and more women are getting outside by 5 a.m. for boot camp-style workouts. Here’s why.

How Sweet It Isn’t
Recommendations for healthy eating call for cutting out as much added sugar as possible, whether it’s refined white sugar or “healthier” alternatives like agave syrup.

Taking Control of Pre-Diabetes
Lifestyle and diet changes can help women diagnosed with prediabetes avoid or delay the onset of diabetes.

Is Yoga Your Ticket to Health?
Recent studies show what yoga practitioners have known all along: yoga is good for your health and well-being.

Preventing Late Winter Colds and Flu
February and March are high season for colds and flu in the Northwest. Learn which supplements can help protect you against winter viruses.

Seven Myths About Women Over 50
Three women debunk some old-fashioned ideas about older women.

Sue's Resolutions for 2010

Home Beauty
At-home treatments that make you look and feel like you’ve been to the spa.

Eat Less, Live Longer
More and more people are turning to calorie-restrictive diets as the secret to longevity.

Banish Your Inner Critic
Helpful advice on how to stop putting yourself down at every turn.

Women’s Wellness Guide
Look here for local businesses and services that support women’s health and wellness (special advertising section).

Is Cervical Cancer on its Way Out?
Less than 80 years ago, cervical cancer was a leading cause of death among American women. Now that Pap smears are routine and a vaccine to immunize against the virus that causes it is available, this potentially deadly cancer might possibly become a thing of the past.

The ABCs of Massage
You know you need a massage, but what kind? Here’s a quick primer on some of the most common types offered in Seattle.

An Unfortunate Distinction
The Pacific Northwest has the highest number of multiple sclerosis cases per capita in the world. What is this disease and why is it so prevalent here?

UW’S Nurse Scientists
For the past 20 years, UW’s School of Nursing has been a center for innovative research into women’s health issues.

Women in Recovery
Beating an addiction to alcohol or chemical substances is never easy, but gender-specific programs are helping local women win their battles.

Mixing It Up
Cross training is crucial to avoiding “overuse” injuries, especially as we age.

What’s Wrong With Your Gut?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be a catchall diagnosis with hundreds of triggers and numerous treatment options. (First in a two-part series)

Finding a Fix for IBS
You’ve been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, so what do you do now? (Second in a two-part series)

Pedal Pushers
A guide to getting started in women’s bicycling in the Pacific Northwest.

Weighing the Benefits of Genetic Testing
Why we may or may not want to confront our chances of getting a chronic or life-threatening disease.

Pick Stars and Replace the Dipper
Quiet the mind and get the blood moving with Qigong and Taijiquan.

The New Spa Speak
Making sense of state-of-the-art skin care menus.

Tracey Conway’s Love Affair with Hearts
This local comedienne and actress survived sudden cardiac arrest and is now a prominent spokesperson for heart health.

The Awakening: Freeing Up Your Exotic Side
A little erotic education will not only help your love life, but it can be a fun and healthy way to reenergize your life.

Building Core Strength: A Wise Investment in an Unstable World
Achieve true strength and fitness by developing the powerful muscles in your inner core.

Resolutions for 2009
What if a dozen fun and simple New Year’s resolutions could change your life?

Rheumatoid Arthritis: More than Achy Joints
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans and is three times more common in women than men.

Woman In Motion
How ADHD is different in women.

Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormones have been gaining in popularity since synthetic hormones were shown to cause breast cancer.

A Healthy Addiction
Discover rowing and don’t be surprised if you make it a life sport.

No Gluten, Please
Giving up pizza, beer and other wheat-, rye- or barley-based foods dramatically improves the quality of life for people who suffer from gluten intolerance.

Every Body Dance
Alternative dance forms exercise your body and invigorate your soul.

Detox Diets
Considering an internal spring cleaning? What you should know before you start.

Protecting Your Fertility
Healthy practices for your twenties and thirties — before you’re ready to conceive.

Good Oral Health: It’s More Than Just a Pretty Smile
Our teeth and mouths are indicators of general health and well-being.

Stroke by Stroke
Swimming has countless benefits for health and fitness.

Living in Harmony with Cancer
A magical — and free — retreat for cancer patients on Hood Canal.

Surviving Through Fitness
A Seattle nonprofit offers activities and sports-centered adventures for women cancer survivors.

The Wayward Angel
Investigating why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases.

Lighten Up in the Fight Against Germs
Are we doing our kids more harm than good by overly protecting them from bacteria?

Losing Hair — Losing Identity
The causes of hair loss and solutions we should know about.

Getting Therapy That Works for You
Tips and resources for finding the right therapist to meet your needs.

Regaining Control
Incontinence is not just our grandmother’s ailment.

Train Like a Girl
To avoid injury and excel athletically, our bodies really do require us to prepare differently for sports.

When Puberty Starts Early
Is puberty occuring earlier in girls these days?

Summer Runs and Walks
Commit to your own fitness this summer by signing up for a walk or run.

Seattle Takes on the HPV Vaccine
The pros and cons of vaccinating girls against viruses that can lead to cervical cancer.

Menorrhagia– The Body Out of Balance
How to avoid letting heavy menstrual bleeding rule your life.

Thief of Bones
Osteoporosis can strike at any age, but there are steps we can take to keep it at bay.

Serenity in Strength: Exploring Martial Arts
Two nonprofit martial arts organizations teach women to protect themselves and get fit in the process.

Facing Sorrow
How to say and do the right things when someone you know has suffered a loss.

Walking Works!
Regular walking boosts your energy and spirits while strengthening your heart, lungs, bones and muscles.

A Checklist for Staying Healthy

Time Tested Remedies for Colds and Flu

When Danger Seems All Too Real
Panic attacks, occurring in almost twice as many women as men, can cause frightening physical symptoms that occur without warning.

Too Much of a Good Thing?
Breast reduction surgery can ease the physical and emotional discomfort of women with very large breasts.

Ovarian Cancer: Hope for Early Detection
New research on screening tests and the identification of specific symptoms may lead to earlier diagnosis of the disease.

What is Pilates?
The Pilates method has evolved into various programs, each with its own take on the original equipment and exercises developed by Joseph Pilates.

More than a Headache
The majority of all strokes occur in women. How to recognize and minimize the risk factors.

Smoke Screen
What women don't know about smoking is killing them.

On Your Mark...Training for a Triathlon
Anyone can do it. Here's how.

One Foot in the Future
The Women's Bioethics Project tells us why we should care now about biotech advances.

Exercising Your Competitive Edge
Team sports have benefits beyond improved health and fitness.

Preconception Planning
Seattle has a multitude of resources for planning a pregnancy, addressing fertility concerns and complementing fertility treatments.

Gain With No Pain?
High-tech body enhancements: the new route to a beautiful body?

Acupuncture for Women's Health Needs
Women are turning to acupuncture for relief from menstrual cramps, fatigue, menopausal symptoms and even infertility.

Braced for a Change
Look around. lots of women are wearing them -- braces!

Breast Cancer In Disguise
What everyone should know about inflammatory breast cancer.

Varicose Vein Therapy: Faster, Less Painful and More Effective

Sleepless All Over Seattle: Women and Sleep Disorders

New Hope for Severe Depression

Personal Trainers: Finding One Who Works for You

Putting Your Best Face Forward: Seattle-Area Women Embrace Less Invasive Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

A Woman’s Journey into Yoga

A Less-Invasive Treatment for Fibroids

Unleashing Your Libido
An Effort in Honesty, Time and Determination.

Resources for Unleashing Your Libido

Winter’s Dark Days Bring the Body Blues

Reason to Fear, Reason to Hope
A look at why Washington ranks number one in the nation for breast cancer.

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