Women’s Health

Focused breathing is one of the first lines of defense against agitation and anxiety. The military uses it to help soldiers focus. Psychotherapists use it to calm anxious patients. Even doctors use breathing techniques to help people with everything from chronic pain to childbirth. Anxiety affects your entire body, even and especially your menstrual cycle. […]

Unfortunately, STIs have a negative connotation when they shouldn’t. Realistically, we should all be more knowledgeable about STIs, their prevalence, and how they affect us. Regardless of your sexual activity, how often should you really get tested for STIs? What Is an STI? STI stands for Sexual Transmitted Infections, formerly known as STDs, but later […]

If you’ve never been to the gynecologist, the thought of scheduling an appointment with an OB-GYN can fill you with anxiousness. After all, he or she will be examining the most private portion of your body. However, taking care of your reproductive health is crucial. And while a gynecologist can provide you with information about […]

Pat Goldman-Rakic: A Neurological Visionary Before the revolutionary discoveries of Patricia Goldman-Rakic, scientists considered the prefrontal cortex of the brain to be conventionally inaccessible and beyond meaningful research. An innovative thinker, Dr. Goldman-Rakic was able to implement an arsenal of analytical techniques, each of which shed more light on the labyrinth of neurons comprising the […]

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree in the U.S. After her groundbreaking career choice, Crumpler went on to make some very important contributions to medicine. In addition to her general knowledge as a physician, Crumpler focused on healing women and children. Rebecca Lee Becomes a […]

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to achieve a medical degree in the United States. She played an essential role in paving the way for women in the medical profession and was a leader in women’s health. How It All Began Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 to Samuel Blackwell and Hannah Lane. […]

In this hectic day and age, it can be hard to stay fully informed. With so many different news outlets and ways to receive information, how do you know what is accurate? If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, then you surely have heard the words “Zika Virus.” While the virus has been […]

“The wise use of leisure…is a product of civilization and education.” This quote is from “In Praise of Idleness,” an essay written by Bertrand Russell in 1932. The essay challenges the idea that “everything ought to be done for the sake of something else, and never for its own sake,” and points out that being […]

With the words Zika Virus spanning across headlines, news reports and social media outlets, it’s hard not to worry about the possibilities and proximity of the virus. If you suspect that you or someone you know has Zika fever from a mosquito bite, please contact a medical professional. If you are searching for guidance and […]

Women of all ages are encouraged to perform a self-exam of their breasts each month. While a mammogram is the best diagnostic tool for breast cancer, examining your breasts every month is the best way to become familiar with them so that any changes can be reported to your gynecologist. There are three ways to […]