Heart disease is the leading killer of women over the age of 50, and heart attacks are twice as deadly for women as they are for men. Though most of us wait until midlife to take steps to prevent or treat it, heart disease actually begins in childhood—the minute we learn to start shutting down […]

Did you know that there is a connection between your health and your wealth? For example, worrying about money is associated with lower back pain. And, financial problems, just like health problems, are often due to specific behavior patterns. In this video Dr. Northrup helps you understand the money-health connection, gives you ways to identify […]

Did you know that a full 58% percent of women are caregivers? If you are somewhere between the ages of 40 and 60 – give or take 5 years – you might very well be caring for an elderly parent, parent-in-law, or spouse (as well as children). Helping loved ones with everything from their daily […]

The health benefits of a daily meditation practice are significant, including decreased cortisol, weight loss, less anxiety, lower heart rate and even less pain. But, many people are intimidated by the idea of meditating or feel that it will be too time-consuming. In this video, Dr. Northrup explains how you can create a meditation practice […]

Do you pee when you laugh or cough? If so, you are not alone. Roughly 1 in 4 women have pelvic floor disorders. And urinary incontinence is just one of the symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD). Others types of PFD include pelvic fecal (bowel) incontinence, chronic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. In this video […]

Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and can help prevent many chronic diseases. Yet, many women don’t like to exercise and simply can’t stick with it because they had negative experiences when they were younger. In order to find a fitness routine that you can enjoy and stick with, you need to […]