You probably know that vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports bone health. But vitamin D may also be a close ally during menopause as it’s a prohormone (a substance the body converts to hormones) and not a vitamin. Before we dig into how vitamin D may be...

Every muscle in the body needs a good workout, including your vagina and pelvic floor. That’s where Kegels come in. Branded by Dr. Arnold Kegel in the 1940s, these exercises were originally intended to prevent urine leakage. But we later learned they benefit us in more ways than one. Maintaining...

Our bodies thrive on balance as it allows us to distribute weight to hold a steady position and move without falling. Unfortunately, as we age, our balance tends to go. This happens because our muscles become weaker, our gait changes, and we begin to slow down. Most of us don’t...

If you want to track your health, there’s an app for that. Health apps and telemedicine have witnessed tremendous growth over the past several years. Browse your mobile app store, and you’ll find hundreds of apps to track everything going on with your body. Plus, more patients and healthcare providers...

Remember those feelings you had when you first became a mom? They all come rushing back the moment you welcome your new grandbaby into this world. Like motherhood, grandmotherhood is filled with emotions. You’re delighted for your child, and some feelings may come rushing back — like remembering times when...

Many women embrace postpartum changes. Moms joke with each other about peeing a little every time they sneeze, laugh or exercise. Even though these changes are normalized, you can and should fix them. The medical term for this is stress incontinence, and it’s a sign you have issues going on...