5 Life-Saving Tips That All Women Need to Know About Heart Health Learn the signs of heart disease, chest pain, and deadly attacks, so you can protect yourself. By Karen Asp Women’s hearts differ from men’s in surprising ways. Here, what you need to know to take care of your ticker. 1. Men and women can have different risk factors.…
Why Mom’s Mental Health is More Important Than Ever Moms’ mental health has been hit hard by the pandemic, with experts reporting higher rates of anxiety and depression. Here’s how to avoid burnout. By Claire Gillespie The COVID-19 pandemic has created a mental health crisis (or, some would argue, worsened one we were already in the midst of). Nobody is immune from…
How to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Your Gym These fitness tips can help you define your line. By Kate Willsky Originally, I’d planned to start working on this article as soon as I finished a 40-minute cardio barre class in my bedroom. But once the class ended, some intrusive thoughts crept in. In that moment, it seemed…
I’m a Motherhood Expert. My Ambivalence Is Normal. After years of engaging with parenthood from a distance, it’s time for a psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health to take her own advice. By Pooja Lakshmin, M.D. I’m not someone who dreamed of motherhood as a girl. Quite the opposite. In my early 30s, I had a recurring nightmare in which…
Naomi Osaka Shares Powerful Message After Heckler Incident The tennis star has been very open about her mental health journey By Rosa Sanchez Naomi Osaka is celebrating her strength following an unfortunate incident with a heckler during a recent match. The tennis pro shared a powerful message on her Instagram and Twitter Thursday night. “Very proud of myself for reaching…
Moms Are Getting Crushed In This Pandemic Reshma Saujani discussed why we need a Marshall Plan for Moms By David Kirkpatrick Reshma Saujani is one of the country’s most creative activists committed to fighting for women. Her successful advocacy first became evident when she founded Girls Who Code in 2012. Now, Saujani is spearheading a new campaign called A Marshall Plan for…
It’s Time For Employers To Support Your Mental Health By Garen Staglin The mental health of America’s young people was a major national concern before COVID-19. Now it’s reached crisis stage. As a nation, it’s past time to prioritize youth mental health and provide young people with the support they need. And employers have a significant role to play. At…
