Diet and Exercise See All Eating Well See All Being Active  See All  Folic Acid for a Healthy Baby in Eating Well Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. ...more  Why You Should Try Yoga in Being Active Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level.

You and Your Health Care Provider See All  Maintaining Your Personal Health Record in You and Your Health Care Provider A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. ...more  How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision in You and Your Health Care Provider Well-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they're going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) See All  Recognizing Gynecologic Problems in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of your menstrual cycle. If you notice anything different or unusual, talk with your health care provider. ...more  Immune System in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) The immune system works to keep germs out of the body and destroy any that get in. It is made up of a complex network of cells and organs.

Sexual Health and STD's See All Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) See All  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Sexual Health and STD's The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Contraception/Birth Control in Sexual Health and STD's You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.

Eating Disorders See All  Binge Eating Disorder in Eating Disorders Binge eating disorder is when someone often eats large amounts of food in a short time. It is also called compulsive overeating. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more  Anorexia Nervosa in Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa (or simply anorexia) is an eating disorder that causes people to obsess about their weight and food. People who suffer with this behavior problem have a distorted body image. They see themselves as overweight even when their weight is dangerously low. ...more

Moms and Family Life See All  Finding the Best Daycare for Your Child in Moms and Family Life Finding good daycare for your child doesn't have to be difficult, if you follow this advice. ...more  Help Your Babysitter Prepare for Anything in Moms and Family Life When you're looking for a babysitter, give yourself enough time to be selective....more  Talking With Your Kids About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco in Moms and Family Life Talking with your child about drugs, alcohol and tobacco is hard. But you can't afford to ignore these topics.

Personal Safety See All  Close the Door on Intimate Partner Violence in Personal Safety Read on to learn about the signs of an abusive relationship, and how to make a safety plan and get ready to leave....more  Domestic Violence in Personal Safety Abuse often begins with verbal behaviors, such as name-calling, threats, and hitting or throwing objects. It can become worse, including pushing, slapping, and holding against the victim's will.

Sleep Health See All  Overview of Sleep Problems in Sleep Health There are many types of sleep disorders. They can interfere with health and quality of life. Sleep problems can range from insomnia to snoring. ...more  Insomnia in Sleep Health Insomnia is trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. One in 3 adults has bouts of insomnia. ...more

Women and the Workplace See All  6 Ways to Master Your Job Search in Women and the Workplace Being out of work is always a frustrating situation. There are some specific strategies to help you rise above other job candidates. ...more  Fixing a Bad Credit Rating in Women and the Workplace Getting a bad credit rating may feel discouraging, but here's the good news: You can change it. ...more  How to Keep Your New Job in Women and the Workplace If you are new to a job, there are several ways you can show your boss that you are an indispensible member of the work team.

Common Breast Conditions See All  Breast Pain (Mastalgia) in Common Breast Conditions There are 2 main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal. ...more  Common Benign Lumps in Common Breast Conditions The 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.