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Ladies: It’s Time to Stop Crossing Your Legs

Ladies, I’m here to tell you something that is contrary to everything you were taught growing up: It’s time to stop crossing your legs.

New Study Says Hot Flashes Can Last Up to 14 Years

About 75 percent of women approaching menopause experience hot flashes, according to the North American Menopause Society.

Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?

Suffering from IBS? You Also Should Get Checked for Endometriosis

About 15 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the majority of whom are women.

How “Obesity Genes” Affect Your Weight

Are some people destined to be overweight? According to one recent study, the answer may be yes.

Secondhand Stress: How People Around You Can Increase Your Anxiety

Unless you’re living under a rock, you are most likely aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke. It can increase your risk for heart disease and lung cancer, amongst other health issues.

Is Sugar Slowing Your Weight Loss?

Sugar—it’s that sweet flavor that we all crave from time to time.

Promising New Findings from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

As a hematologist, I am very involved in the treatment of leukemia and lymphomas. Both of these conditions are potentially life threatening, but amazing advances have come about in recent years that now make some of these conditions curable or controllable.

Can Too Much Sun Exposure Affect Your Fertility?

Here in Florida, we always talk about the sun’s impact on the skin, but recent research is putting a greater spotlight on its potential benefit—and dangers—to a woman’s fertility.

Four Ways to Prepare for a Race

Running is a great way to stay healthy. It helps you burn calories while exercising and allows you to expend additional calories even after your workout.