Health & Wellness

Why walking is actually the best exercise

A recent study shows even just a long walk one to two days per week has big benefits.

Do you need a Kegel trainer?

They might make Kegels more fun, but they're not right for everyone, our experts say.

5 ways to help your baby reach developmental milestones, according to a physical therapist

Hint: Skip the baby gear.

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

What to know about air quality alerts and pregnancy

Air quality alerts aren’t to be ignored—especially if you’re pregnant.

I had PPD and a life-threatening illness—Here’s how I found my voice

I was a wife, a sister, a daughter, a veterinarian, a new mother—and I was dying.

It’s time to start loving your period

Hear me out.

Know your rights: 6 facts about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act

Two new laws offer more protections for pregnant and pumping women at work.

What is vaginal seeding? First-of-its-kind study explains benefits for C-section babies

Research is still emerging, but vaginal seeding may soon become a more widely used practice after C-section deliveries.

Why every working mother needs a coach

While there are countless resources for how to become a mom and care for baby, there are far fewer resources on how to become a working mom. Where’s the return-to-work doula, so to speak?

3 ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, according to a therapist

For busy moms, what is really needed to practice self-care and self-connection are ways to bring this practice into what they are already doing so it’s not just one extra thing to add to an already-impossible to-do list.

This affordable manual breast pump helped me extend my breastfeeding journey

An ode to the pump I text all my breastfeeding friends about.

We found the best wearable breast pumps so you can pump hands-free

Moms and experts weigh in on their faves.

PCOS and anxiety are often linked. An expert shares what to know

Women with PCOS are more likely to have anxiety and depression than those without the condition. Here’s what to know about the link and how to find support.

How do you teach kids about hope?

Research shows hope is the antidote to depression, anxiety and loneliness. An expert shares 5 habits to help boost kids’ mental health.

We love these supplements specifically designed for women’s health

From PMS to perimenopause: Her Own supplements help you own every stage of your wellness journey.

FDA finally sets limit on arsenic in apple juice

But critics say the guidance doesn’t go far enough.

Yes, parenting is yoga

“We are practicing yoga every time we remember to take a deep breath during our child’s meltdown.”

5 easy yet effective postpartum strength-training exercises

Rebuilding and returning to fitness is a journey. Here's where to start.

The Surgeon General’s social media advisory is a wake-up call for parents

“Our children have become unknowing participants in a decades-long experiment,” US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote.