Learn how authors influence designers and fashion influences writers.

September is National Menopause Awareness Month, but many women are not aware of symptoms that could be related to menopause and what options are available to them when it comes to non-hormonal relief for hot flashes. 

This month is a great month to shed some light on this important issue for women so they are aware of all their options.

A lifetime environmentalist, Susie Hewson changed the feminine hygiene category forever thanks to her impassioned protest against the effects of toxins in conventional products.

How could obesity affect pregnancy?

Do you ever feel powerless in a business meeting simply because you're a woman? 

You walk in with confidence, but then you're not taken seriously by your male colleagues or are shut down by opposing comments or interruptions. You want to scream with frustration! 

I've felt that way, too.

Yet, women hold more power than their male coworkers, or even women themselves, will admit.

Not every loving relationship mirrors a fairy tale.

It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to pick you as a target. So, what can you do to protect yourself?

What are some of the newest, most promising ingredients coming to light in the natural skin care arena?

Get the lowdown on facials.

How do different genders make decisions?

Learn how to reduce the likelihood of being a crime target and how to fight back when necessary.

Live a longer, happier life with friends.

It's time to make some workplace changes so you can be heard and advance in your career.

Do you have a passion you want to turn into a business?

Are you showering correctly?

Highly successful people can suffer from depression. How can you navigate that depression?

Is your take-charge attitude taking a toll on your home life?

Young women are changing the work culture for the better for everyone. But, even major achievers experience struggles.

Learn the ins and outs of smiling and why women hate being told, "Smile!"

You can find joy in being the worst.

Author, athlete and advocate Kathrine Switzer shares her experiences as the first female runner in the Boston Marathon in 1967 and returning to that marathon 50 years later.

Female readers and writers want richer subject matter than what mainstream magazines tend to provide.

Go on your Facebook or Instagram feed and you’ll be hard pressed not to find selfies of people flexing at the gym or sunbathing in a bikini. 

Sprinkled in are ads for skin creams, weight management shakes, hair restoration, cosmetic procedures and butt lifting yoga pants. 

Thanks to smartphones and selfie culture we are all online being bombarded and obsessing over physical appearance, especially our own. 

Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, says it is time to lighten up. 

Here are some common obsessive thoughts and actions on physical appearance and what to do about them.

No need to use the products of your foremothers! There are new feminine hygiene products on the market that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Eat wisely for your baby's best health.

If you have some sagging or bulging "down there," you may have prolapse.

Male pattern baldness is a growing (or, rather, a non-growing) problem among male adults. Women are also experiencing a rapid rise in hair loss.

It's time to let go of the shame and guilt of taking on too many obligations.

Reduce stress and strain on your lady business as you get fit.

Do you feel like your brain is foggy?

Remember when turning 40 was considered being “over the hill,” marked by a symbolic tombstone engraved RIP on top of a birthday cake? 

Today, turning 40 is more synonymous with “running up a hill,” as women in this age bracket tend to be at the peak of busyness.

Surveys and census data show more women over the age of 40 are starting families, getting married (for the first or second time) and are at the pinnacle of their careers. 

Over the hill? Hardly. But, running at such a fast pace up the hill can cause you to put your health on the back-burner and easily lead to making fatal mistakes that can potentially damage your health and shorten your lifespan.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate mom than to give her a few gifts that will help her to feel her best and encourage her to practice self-care. 

A little bit of self-care can go a long way, especially for a mom! It’s easy for moms to get lost in motherhood and forget about taking care of themselves. Self-care looks different for different types of moms -- whether a busy working mom, athletic mom, new mom, pregnant mom, or foodie mom.

This is the perfect time to focus on moms, and I have some amazing gift ideas for different types of moms, all under $20. 

As a mom of two little girls, ages three and five, I find that self-care can be a challenge. One thing I would like for Mother’s Day would be to have the entire day to myself. The ultimate gift of self-care! An entire day to do anything… alone. Even if that means puttering around the house or running errands; a trip to Target or just sitting at the coffee shop for a few hours diving into a good book with a hot latte in hand -- “hot” being the key term, because if you’re anything like me, it’s a treat to drink a hot tea or coffee. That is, if you even remember you made it. 

If having the day off all to yourself isn’t an option or not something you’re interested in, I’ve come up with a few easy, accessible and inexpensive self-care gifts for the mom in your life, as well as for YOU. Go ahead and treat yourself to a little something this Mother’s Day. You deserve it! 

Here is a round-up of gift ideas and activities for each type mom, so you’ll be sure to find a few ideas perfect for you (or that special mom in your life).

Women of all ages, regardless of height, weight, or parental status, are susceptible to stretch marks. This is a simple fact.

Another fact, which will hopefully make you feel a bit better, is that supermodels (yes, the bikini models you see in Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret advertisements) also have stretch marks.

If you’re like the 95% of women out there, you prefer them gone. 

Dr. Kirk Brandow, founder and director of the Brandow Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery who has appeared on national programs such as Good Morning America and 20/20, offers insights on cosmetic surgery and shares the real deal on stretch mark solutions with several facts on popular procedures and topical options to prevent and remove stretch marks. 

Here’s what he has to say...

Learn about primal eating and how it may benefit you.

Does your partner seem distant and reluctant about emotional intimacy?