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Talk to your doctor about overactive bladders
EnglishOveractive bladder (OAB), meaning the urgent and frequent need to urinate, sometimes with leaks, is very common. More than three in 10 women in the U.S. live with OAB, but the older you are, the more likely you are to develop it. In…
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How Much Sex Should You Have?
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. You can also find her here sharing her latest thoughts on sex.If you've ever wondered if you're having "enough" sex, you're not alone.As a couples and sex…
Talk to your doctor about overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB), the frequent, sudden urge to urinate, sometimes with urine leakage, is quite common. Over three in 10 women in the US live with OAB, but the older you are, the more likely you are to develop it. In many cases, OAB…
HealthyWomen launches Brain Health Coalition to normalize brain health as part of midlife care
Washington, DC, July 10, 2026 - HealthyWomen today announced the launch of the Brain Health Coalition, a cross-industry initiative that brings together employers, health systems, physician groups, research institutions, community…
I had a stroke at birth and tried to hide my cerebral palsy for years. Sharing on social media…
July is Disability Pride Month.As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itI was born feet first in a breech position on December 3, 1993.Of course I don't remember anything from that day.I can't remember when the doctors tried to turn me over during…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical name for hives that: They have no known cause They last a long time Chronic = Lasts 6 weeks or longerSpontaneous = Has no obvious cause or…
Kimberly Schlapman on caring for her mother during Parkinson’s disease
Kimberly Schlapman spends her nights on stage rocking out with her bandmates from the country band Little Big Town. Her fans also know her as an avid home cook who often posts videos of her latest kitchen creations - she even has her own…
There are two sides to the strong black woman schema
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. At 36 years old, Chajuana Mayes had reached her limit. She had moved to a new state with her daughters and new husband and was struggling to balance the…
I almost died from acute myeloid leukemia, but that didn’t stop me from dancing my heart out
EnglishAs told to Nicole Audrey SpectorWhen I discovered dance at the age of 10, I immediately fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to become a professional dancer. My family supported my dreams and were proud when I got my first job…
I survived ovarian cancer three times – and learned to fight for myself
As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itJune is National Cancer Survivors Month.“You look like you’re pregnant,” my roommate said.We both laughed because we knew there was no chance I was pregnant. But my stomach was round, swollen and hard - and I…
Clinical Conversation: Lung Cancer in Active and Retired Military Wives
EnglishLung cancer is the deadliest and second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. And many lung tumors arise in the outer areas of the lungs, where they only cause symptoms once the cancer has spread.HealthyWomen spoke…
New survey shows 90% of midlife women are open to early Alzheimer’s testing, but only 9% say…
New Harris Poll data released by HealthyWomen at the AANP National Conference shows that 91% of women believe cognitive screenings should be as routine as a mammogram or…
Clinically: Lung cancer in soldiers and female veterans
Lung cancer is the deadliest and second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. And many lung tumors start in the most remote parts of the lung, where they don't cause symptoms until the cancer has spread.HealthyWomen spoke…
Jessie James Decker talks about living with migraines
Jessie James Decker remembers going on stage to headline her own concert when she got a migraine attack. “Every note I sang felt like my head was going to explode,” she said. “It was terrible.”This was just one of many moments where Decker…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical name for hives that: Have no known cause Lasts a long time Chronic = Lasts 6 weeks or longer Spontaneous = No obvious cause or trigger Urticaria = red and…
New survey shows 90% of middle-aged women are open to early Alzheimer’s testing, but only 9%…
HealthyWomen EditorsThe editorial team and staff at HealthyWomen.Kim LedgerwoodEditorial Director, HealthyWomenAs Editorial Director of HealthyWomen, Kim oversees the production of all content, ensuring it aligns with our mission, meets our…
Clinical interview: questions and answers about COPD
EnglishFor a long time, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease, was considered a “men’s disease”. But that is no longer the case.“Women are more likely to develop COPD than men,” said Suzette A. Garafano,…
Acute myeloid leukemia almost killed me – but it didn’t stop me from dancing with my…
As told to Nicole Audrey SpectorWhen I discovered dance at the age of 10, I immediately fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to become a professional dancer. My family supported my ambitions and it was an incredibly proud moment when…