Is your pee cloudy from frequent UTIs? Does it hurt to go?   Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur 30 times more frequently in women than in men, according to the Office on Women’s Health. That’s because normal female anatomy allows for bacteria to be introduced easily into the female urinary tract. UTIs can take up residence in your bladder, kidneys, …

Many parents wait until a child reaches puberty to talk about sex. However, research shows that it is important to start discussing issues surrounding sexual health when your child is younger — and continue communicating about sex in an age-appropriate manner throughout adolescence. Not only can these conversations make children more likely report attempted sexual abuse, but they can also …

Imposter syndrome, or imposter phenomenon, is an intense or recurrent feeling of extreme self-doubt. It often comes with thoughts that your successes are due to luck or an oversight instead of hard work and skill. Fear of being exposed as a fraud, thinking you’re not as good as others think you are, or feeling unworthy of success are other symptoms …

Bones don’t age as well as we’d like, and that can raise the risk of a serious health problem after even a minor tumble. This is typically due to a bone disease called osteoporosis that occurs when bones lose mineral density and mass, becoming more brittle. Osteoporosis is called a silent disease because many people don’t even know they have …

A recent survey indicates that American adults have far fewer friends now than they did in past decades.  Why Is It Hard to Make Friends? When we’re young, it seems easy to make friends. This is because, according to the American Psychological Association, friendships develop naturally through frequent interaction and shared vulnerability. While we’re in school, we have several opportunities …

Rolling eyes, slamming doors, and angry words. Sound familiar? If so, you may have a teenage rebellion on your hands. The teen years can be difficult because of adolescents’ general moodiness, heightened emotions, and rebellious behavior.   Why can parenting teens be so hard sometimes? To understand why your teen might be rebelling, you first need to understand more about the …

If you are entering perimenopause or have transitioned to menopause, you may have noticed that your skin doesn’t look as smooth as it did just a few years ago. Wrinkles and veins may seem more prominent, and scratches may take longer to heal. These are natural parts of the aging process for everyone. If you are experiencing aging skin along …

The skincare products most effective at preventing the signs of aging might surprise you. As you age, your skin loses moisture, elasticity and is prone to discoloration and hyperpigmentation. With so many anti-aging products on the market, you may be surprised to learn that the two most important are:  Sunscreen. The sun’s UVA and UVB rays are responsible for most …

Could a Menopausal Diet Help With Hot Flashes? If you’re experiencing hot flashes — those uncomfortable waves of heat that seem to take over your body during menopause — you’re probably wondering where you can find relief. A menopausal diet may help.  Changing what you eat can help you cope with menopausal symptoms and maintain good health as you age.  …

For many women, regular exercise seems to get harder when you’re middle-aged. Balancing work responsibilities, caring for your family and helping your aging parents make it a challenge to find the time. However, in the years leading up to and after menopause, exercise is especially key. Regular physical activity can help ease some of menopause’s most vexing symptoms while also …