Ah, women. We’re an awesome bunch – how we run around like crazy people making sure the kids get where they’re supposed to be, properly fed, decently clean and somewhat on-time. Then there’s all the cooking, laundry, tutoring, doctoring and crisis management. Then there’s the significant other. And perhaps some aging parents who need extra TLC. Throw in employment, volunteer activities and the occasional night with the girls, and there isn’t much left for ourselves.And what is left for o .....

Menopause is the official term used to describe the end of a woman’s menstrual years, and occurs only after a woman has passed one year without a period. Many women use the term to describe the journey toward menopause – replete with hot flashes and moods swings – bu .....

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for good reason: it’s the second most common cancer among women and will affect one in eight women in their lifetime. And while the statistics might be frightening, we aren’t powerless when it comes to protecting ourselves. Incorporate these simple strategies to help keep your breasts healthy:Know your breasts - While the juries seem to be out on the effectiveness of all forms of .....

A few short months ago, New York City's Mayor Bloomberg ushered in legislation to limit the size of sodas available in the city that never sleeps. A few weeks ago he made headlines again, this time for his plan to encourage mothers to .....