They lift, they separate … and they just might sabotage your health. Surveys show that 8 in 10 American women wear a bra most days, and the majority agree it’s a real pain in the chest. But could your style of over-the-shoulder boulder holder be doing more harm than good? “This is such an important…
Think creatine is just for making gains at the gym? Think again. Emerging evidence suggests this powerhouse compound is also a major player in brain and muscle health. Once the go-to of bodybuilders and elite athletes, creatine has gone mainstream, gaining traction among everyday gym-goers and older adults looking to stay strong with age. Another…
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn baby’s heartbeat through gentle vibrations on their phone. Trellis Health‘s “heartbeat feature” might sound spookily futuristic, but it delivers the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience their baby’s pulse in their palm anytime they like. Trellis Health’s new…
During the menopause transition, only 1 in 5 women have optimal scores using the American Heart Association’s health-assessment tool, known as Life’s Essential 8 (LE8). Among the tool’s eight components, four of them – blood glucose, blood pressure, sleep quality and nicotine use – are key in driving future cardiovascular risks, with sleep being particularly…
Shefali Jariwala, actor and model, died on June 27, 2025, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 42. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, but was declared dead on arrival. Shefali Jariwala was known for her appearance in Bigg Boss 13 and her 2002 music video, Kaanta Laga. Also…
Scientists have discovered dangerously high levels of a cancer-linked pesticide in UK tampons — tested at 40 times the safe limit for drinking water — raising urgent concerns over health risks An alarming report has found a toxic pesticide in the tested tampons(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Brits have been alerted by scientists after they found toxic…
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women’s Health. Frequently eating either processed or fast food is…
Organic or non-organic? Fresh or frozen? Generic or brand name? The art of buying groceries is a delicate balance of finding food that’s healthy, but won’t break the bank. On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with dietitian Kristen Blixt about the best strategies for calculating a food budget, choosing affordable items, and not…
Sarah Tong, co-founder and CEO, Big Bang Academy: For transforming STEM education and inspiring young girls and women to lead in science “Because of what I do, I am in two of the fields where women are still under-represented: in STEM and in entrepreneurship. Globally, women make up over half of all students who have…
If you’re a regular viewer of ITV’s Lorraine, you’ll be familiar with the show’s resident fitness expert, Shakira Akabusi. A bundle of energy and optimism, Shakira frequently lights up our TV screens offering easy-to-follow advice and inspiration when it comes to fitness and health. As well as being a constant source of optimism for women…