An Open Letter at a Crossroads: Why Science, Not Politics, Must Guide Our Health Choices

What’s The Secret To A Longer Life? Experts Say This Is The Single Best Thing You Can Do.

Friends are great for making us laugh, sharing our struggles, and calling us out when we need a reality check, but could they also be the secret to living a long and healthy life? That’s what we — Raj Punjabi-Johnson and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast — discovered when psychologist and University of Maryland professor Marisa Franco dropped by our studio to talk about the secrets of making friends as an adult.

Everything You Need to Know to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor in Your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and Beyond

If there is one part of the body I wish every woman understood earlier, it’s the pelvic floor. These deep-core muscles support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, and play a central role in core stability, sexual function, and continence. So in my opinion they deserve far more attention than the occasional set of hurried Kegels while sitting at a red light.

5 Amazing Things We Learned About Women’s Health This Year

It’s the end of the year, peeps — and what a year it was. We’re locking in and bringing good energy into the new year, so now is a perfect time to reflect back on some of the HealthyWomen stories and important things we learned about women’s health in 2025 that made us high-five the universe and take a pause from doom scrolling to share with our friends.

What Mental Health Really Means (And Why It’s More Than “Being Happy”)

Mental health is often reduced to one idea: happiness. If you smile, stay positive, and keep going, people assume you’re mentally healthy. But this belief misses the truth. Mental health is not about feeling good all the time. It’s about how you handle life when you don’t.