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Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays is a major risk factor for all skin cancers. It is important to protect your skin and eyes from sun damage year-round. Skin Cancer Specialist Dr. Larisa Geskin, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, provides guidelines for selecting and applying sunscreen. Ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Medical Director, Virginia Surgery Center & Adviser to See America, provides...

Learn risk factors and symptoms for blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Vascular Specialist Dr. Danielle Bajakian, Columbia University Medical Center, discusses how to detect and treat clots and why time is of the essence to save a life. She addresses other conditions such as varicose veins that, when not treated, could lead to health complications. Three...

Learn tips to improve your sleep which is essential to your health and well-being, with tips Dr. Thanuja Hamilton, a board certified sleep medicine specialist. Tip #1: It is not only about the quantity of hours your sleep but also the quality of your sleep. Dr. Hamilton says: The bed is really only supposed to be used for two things, and they both begin with “S." That’s right. Sleep and sex. Not s...

The book, "This Is Not the Life I Ordered," arose from the experiences of the coauthors, four accomplished women who gathered weekly for support after each experienced heartbreak and challenges. Coauthor, Deborah Collins Stephens discusses insights and advice to keep your head above water when misfortune drags you down. Dr. Tania Dempsey, Armonk Integrative Medicine (New York), explains causes, sy...

After recovering from a thyroid cancer diagnosis in her 20s, Leah Caplanis sought lower alcohol wines but felt the market lacked what she wanted. Leah created SOCIAL Sparkling Wines, aromatic sake-based wines, all low in calories, carbs, sugar and just 4% alcohol. In her memoir, Spritzing to Success with the Woman Who Brought an Industry to Its Senses," Annette Green documents her career working w...

Patient advocate and Founder of nonprofit, The Pink Fund, Molly MacDonald discusses the role of the financial navigator to help patients facing major illness address and manage the financial impact and where to find help. The Pink Fund provides 90 days of non-medical financial assistance (e.g. covering utility bills) to women diagnosed with breast cancer. The American Journal of Medicine reports 4...

Kofinas Fertility Group board-certified reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialists, Dr. Jason Kofinas, Dr. Alexis Masbou and Dr. Chantae Sullivan-Pyke discuss several conditions that can impact a woman’s reproductive health. These include: endometriosis, a painful medical condition that affects one in 10 women, certain cancer treatments and other causes of infertility. The doctors provid...

Educator and learning disabilities specialist, Anne M. Glass, separates facts from misconceptions about ADHD and addresses emotional side effects for both children and parents and how to be supportive. As Head of the all-girls Purnell School in New Jersey, Glass and her education team create a nurturing environment for students with learning differences to flourish. T Salon Founder Miriam Novalle...

Incorporating more vegetables into your diet is important to your health. Author Ysanne Spevack shares recipes and ideas from her creative book, "Vegetable Cakes: The Most Fun Way to Five a Day." A professional musician, composer and conducted by training, Ysanne (who goes by her nickname Meena) is also an edible gardener and author of 13 cookbooks. Her recipes demonstrated that vegetables can be...

Leading integrative medicine specialist and bestselling author, Dr. Frank Lipman, discusses simple ways to maintain long-term health through his "good medicine mandala." Topics include: reducing sugar and gluten, adding more whole foods to your diet, intermittent fasting, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, meditation and exploring your creative self. Founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in Ne...

While 7 out of 10 Americans recognize heart disease as the #1 killer of both men and women, 62% lack overall knowledge about heart disease, says Dr. Andrea Klemes, Chief Medical Officer for MDVIP, whose Heart Attack IQ Quiz reveals only 31% of women have asked their primary care physician (PCP) for help on how to reduce risk for heart disease. Dr. Klemes discusses misconceptions about heart attack...

Dealing with anxiety after a medical trauma such as a cancer diagnosis can be hard on the patient and family members alike. Dr. Pamela Davis, Founder of Wellbotics, draws on both her expertise in STEM education and robotics and her personal experience undergoing breast cancer treatment to create programs to help children and adults cope. Did you know some wines are made using animal byproducts? Ce...

Solo travel for women can be fun, safe and a great way to step outside your comfort zone, experience something new and meet interesting people. Carolyn Worthington, publisher of Healthy Aging Magazine, shares travel tips and suggestions. Many women suffer from bloating, but no two bellies are alike, says Registered Dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer. A specialist...

One in 9 men is diagnosed with prostate cancer, a leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths among men. While prostate cancer is known as a "men's disease," a diagnosis can impact women who may become primary caregivers for their spouses or fathers. Dr. Stacy Loeb, a Urologist with NYU Langone Hospital in NYC, discusses prostate cancer risk reduction, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment and dea...

Chef Debbie Lee had it all: a successful restaurant, cookbook and becoming a finalist on Season 5 of "Food Network Star." She was also very overweight, feeling rundown and battling a food addiction, neglecting her health for years. Lee's wakeup call came in her 40s when she was diagnosed as prediabetic. Lee shares her story and tips to make healthy changes through diet, exercise and lifestyle and...

Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancerous cells travel to a vital organ which can threaten your life. Though incurable, metastatic ("Stage IV") cancer is treatable and manageable, and you can live a vibrant life. One example is Shirley Mertz. Diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in 1991 and now living with cancer, Mertz is a patient advocate and chair of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Allia...

Why toss those vegetable stems and stalks and fruit pulp and peels? Repurpose them into tasty dishes that are good for you and help reduce food waste. Food52 columnist Lindsay-Jean Hard shares tips in her book, "Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds and Stems into Delicious Meals." Virginia is for wine lovers! Melanie tastes wines with Maya Hood White, Associate Winemaker at Early Mou...

Reconstruction after a mastectomy is an important part of the healing process for many breast cancer patients, and it is a choice women should discuss with both their breast surgeon and a reconstruction specialist. Dr. Joseph Disa, M.D./FACS, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center explains reconstruction options. Dr. Phillip Salem, MD, President of Salem Oncology in Houston, Texas, explains why...

Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, shares the nonprofit's mission to provide financial aid to families with a loved one facing cancer. Partnering with over 300 top cancer centers nationwide, Family Reach serves more than 40,000 people affected by cancer annually to help with essential day-to-day expenses. Good Housekeeping is a trusted source for its readers who want triple-tested recipes and prod...

Honey is a versatile natural sweetener with many health benefits, from relieving allergies to soothing a hoarse throat to softening skin. Certified Honey Sommelier Carla Marina Marchese discusses types of honey and uses. Entrepreneurs Elyse and Nick Oleksak launched Bantam Bagels in NYC with their mini stuffed bagels. They pitched their concept on ABC-TV's "Shark Tank," partnering with Lori Greine...

Imagine your digestion system is a highway running through your body. Now what happens when traffic is backed up and not moving properly? Maintaining your digestive health is the first step toward managing your overall health says Samantha Nazareth, M.D., a double board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Nazareth explains the human digestive system and discuss ways to improve your gut health throug...

Author T.A. Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize to recognize youths ages 8 to 18 who create programs to help humanity and the environment. Barron Prize Executive Director Barbara Ann Richman explains the program and introduces prize winner Shelby O'Neil who spearheaded #NoStrawNovember and Jr Ocean Guardians. As Executive Director for Citymeals on Wheels, Beth Shapiro oversees a nonprofit that...

While proper use of at-home whitening kits can be beneficial, other forms of DIY dentistry can be harmful with irreversible damage says Dr. Timothy Chase, SmilesNY, who specializes in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He explains how to maintain your teeth and gums properly. Wendy Diamond, Founder/CEO of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) celebrates and supports women-owned busines...

An estimated 48 million people in the U.S.A. each year experience a foodborne illness, an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by foods or beverages that contain harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses or chemicals. Common symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and chills. Charlene Brown's son, Rustin, contracted E coli from bagged lettuce in 2003. S...

Breast cancer survivor, Christine Egan, shares her tips for newly diagnosed women. Diagnosed at age 42, Egan chose an integrative approach to treatment. She underscores doing your homework to decide the best care for your type of breast cancer and bringing someone to act as a second set of ears to meet with doctors. Mary Solomon, ScanVan Director for non-profit Project Renewal, discusses how the p...