In This Issue
Learning to Live with What is
Somewhere on a dirt road on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, a roadside sign reads In honor of our daughter and our sister. The painted pink-ribbon sign honors Jackie Francke, who says it was one of many ways her family and tribe supported her as she went through treatment for Stage IIA breast cancer in 2009. Her family, her culture, and the inspiration … Read More...
What’s In a Name?
Confused by sunscreen labels? Before you head out into the sun this summer, take a few minutes to learn how to protect your skin. By Mia James Protecting your skin daily with sunscreen may sound simple enough, but when it comes to deciphering labels and choosing the most effective products available, you may start wishing you’d paid more attention … Read More...
An Unshaken Commitment
Partners in Health has a long-standing commitment to improving women’s healthcare in Haiti. By Mia James When world aid organizations flocked to Haiti in the wake of January’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake, Partners in Health (PIH) was already on the ground. A Boston-based non-profit that brings modern medical care to poor communities in 12 countries … Read More...
Women's Health Poll
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Just for You
Camps and retreats for survivors abound. Find a place that meets your needs and prepare to unwind. By Jennifer Larson You’ve been through a lot. You’ve faced the stress of a cancer diagnosis; you’ve managed—or maybe are still managing—treatment; … Read More...
Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy
By Eleanor Mayfield It began with numbness and tingling in her feet. The numbness made it difficult for her to maintain her balance, especially in the dark. Gradually, the discomfort worsened. Sometimes she had sharp, burning pains in her feet. “Sometimes … Read More...
Is Organic Best?
By Carolyn Katzin, MSPH, CNS Have you found yourself pausing in the produce aisle and wondering if eating organic foods is really a healthier choice? Read on to get the facts about the value of organic options. For most people the term organic is synonymous … Read More...
