Health Guides

One of the ways to manage high blood pressure is by following a low-salt (also called low-sodium) diet. What is sodium? Sodium is a mineral that is necessary for our […]

If you live near the coast in the northeast part of the United States, the mid-Atlantic region, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, or some parts of Europe or […]

Each year, billions of dollars are spent on medical research in order to learn more about various diseases and improve healthcare. As a young person, there are many health topics […]

Different forms of meditation have been used for thousands of years. Today, people meditate for reasons such as to relax and/or improve concentration. Others consider meditation to be a spiritual […]

Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A […]

The patch looks like a square Band-Aid (less than 2″ x 2″) and is worn on the skin. It contains hormone medicine like birth control pills, but the dose absorbed […]

You may be worried about your first pelvic exam. It’s very normal to be uneasy about something when you don’t know what to expect. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed. […]

PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI). It can cause problems including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to lessen your chance of STIs […]

You’ve applied for a job and finally landed an interview. Congrats! But, now what? Here are some tips on how to impress your future employer: A lot has changed in […]

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adults who were assigned female at birth and are […]