Carrying extra weight makes it harder to do daily activities, from exercising to climbing the stairs. But did you know that excess weight can make it harder to get a good night’s sleep, too? Find out how and why excess lbs. affect your zzzzs.
If you’ve lost or gained a noticeable amount of weight lately, it could be a sign that you’re clinically depressed. Depression alters your body’s chemistry, which affects how you behave and feel, and, in turn, how much you weigh.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and deadly cancers around, but fortunately, it tends to grow slowly. That’s why regular colonoscopies are so important, and why you should be alert to these five signs of CRC.
Even though you may think you’re at low risk for breast cancer, the average woman has a 12-13% risk of developing it at some point. Depending on your genetics and personal history, your risk could be higher. Breast exams help catch problems early.
When you don’t get pregnant, month after month, you feel frustrated, confused, and disappointed. Why is this happening to you? Infertility is not uncommon, but each case is unique. One or more factors may be involved in your infertility.
Men are notorious for avoiding doctors and ignoring symptoms that could be the start of a serious health condition. However, talking about men’s health issues and getting them taken care of as soon as possible could be a matter of life and death.
You may be jealous of your male friends and family because they enjoy hearty meals without gaining an ounce, while it feels like you add five pounds if you even look at food. Women and men gain and lose weight differently. Learn to make that work for you.
You’re so tired of all the effort you’ve put into losing weight: endless diets, countless crunches, and hours of cardio. And still, you’re not at a healthy weight. You wish you could just sleep your excess pounds away. What if you can?
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers to strike men in the United States. Caught early, prostate cancer is curable. Know your risk and get screened so you can make a profound difference in your health and lifespan.
You’ve heard about photorejuvenation with the Cynosure® Icon™ laser, and you’re excited and eager to renew and restore your aging skin. But you have a couple of questions: How, exactly, does photorejuvenation work, and why does it work so well?
Sex was always pleasurable and satisfying. But now you dread it. Instead of pleasure and release, you feel pain when you ejaculate. Why is that happening? And what can you do about it? Read on to find out.
If you have extra bulges of fat that hang around no matter how much weight you lose, then you were probably born with too many fat cells in certain areas. Diet and exercise can’t kill off those fat cells. But SculpSure® can.
You’ve worked hard on self-love and body acceptance. But then you read that if your BMI is too high, you’re at risk for all kinds of chronic and terminal diseases. You check your BMI and it isn’t good. What are you supposed to do?
Bare branches have fresh green buds, and tender shoots and flowers are pushing their way through the soil. All around you, nature’s renewing itself. You can join in, too: Renew the glow, health, and youth of your skin with Icon® laser treatments.
Your little girl is becoming a young woman. Part of that journey includes her very first appointment for a gynecological exam. Annual gynecological exams will become part of her lifetime self-care routine. Here’s how to prepare her.
You’ve Googled it and confirmed it: Your periods aren’t falling within the normal 21-35 day cycle or lasting from 2-7 days. Why not? If your periods are irregular, any of several conditions might be the reason.
You’re looking forward to 2021, especially to the warm, summer months when you can show off a toned, sleek body in public. Except you don’t quite yet have the toned, sleek body you want. No worries. WarmSculpting with SculpSure® can get you there.
You’d like to have a family some day, or you want one as soon as possible. Either way, you don’t have to rely on chance. Family planning helps you take control of when you have a baby, so you can build the family of your dreams on your own schedule.
Even if you get an annual general physical exam, if you’re a woman or girl who’s started to menstruate, you also need a well-woman exam. A well-woman exam is an extra annual exam that shouldn’t cost extra: Most insurance plans cover them.
You’ve been trying to get pregnant for almost a year. Each month, you’re disappointed when your period comes. You wonder why you’re having trouble conceiving. Here are 7 common reasons that could explain your difficulty.
You can’t dismiss the pressure to lose weight as “body shaming” anymore. You realize that your extra weight is taking extra years off your life. You want to shed the pounds and reclaim those years. Where do you start?
You’re all about the sunscreen. You just wish you’d been all about the sunscreen 10-20 years ago. The cavalier attitude you had toward the sun in your youth has left you looking as weathered as a Texan cowboy. Can you just erase your past mistakes?
You’ve been trying for months to get pregnant but haven’t had any luck. You wonder if you might be infertile. Then you wonder how that could happen. Is there anything you can do to improve your chances of conception?
You want to look hot in your summer fashions, but not so hot that you’re dripping sweat and rubbing ice on your forehead. Summer’s hot enough without hot flashes. Cool off with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Back in the 1930s and 1940s, women routinely stayed in the hospital for up to two weeks after giving birth. Now, you’re home after one or two days. You’re sore and tired and your baby’s crying. What do you do?
Back on January 1, shedding those extra pounds in time for pool-party weather seemed oh-so-doable. But you haven’t lived up to your New Year’s resolution to finesse your figure. Don’t worry — it’s not too late. You just need a little help.
Lately, you’ve had trouble “performing,” and it’s making you dread intimacy. Even though your partner is understanding, you feel embarrassed and frustrated. But you don’t have to suffer with erectile dysfunction (ED) anymore.
Sometimes a cold is just a cold. But in young children, sometimes a cold can turn into much more. Learn when it’s time to be concerned and contact your doctor about your sick child.
A well-woman exam is one of the best things you can do to protect your health. Learn more about what happens in a well-woman exam and why getting one is so important.
Dealing with stubborn fat deposits shouldn't get in the way your fitness goals. If you can't seem to lose those last pockets of fat no matter how much you diet and exercise, find out how WarmSculpting™ with SculpSure® can help.
The Icon™ laser is an all-in-one aesthetics system that goes far beyond what most laser skin treatments can do. Learn how it can help you look younger.
Many of the symptoms associated with a hormone imbalance could disguise themselves as part of a different illness or condition. Learning how a hormone imbalance impacts the body can help you spot issues.
Aesthetics treatments, perhaps because they are seen as elective procedures, are often the subjects of myths and tall-tales. Here’s the truth you may not know about one of the most popular aesthetic treatments: fillers.
Do you love the look an injectable treatment gives your face, but only after the bruising goes away? Find out how to minimize bruises and get the most out of every cosmetic treatment.
Millions of Americans struggle to lose weight, but often fail because they don’t have the right tools. See how medical supervision and hormone replacement therapy give you the winning edge in the battle of the bulge.
If you have fat that you won’t budge no matter how hard you try, it could be time to try SculpSure®. This innovative solution takes a scientific approach to fat reduction and can help you lose up to 24% of unwanted fat cells in a single session.