Women's Health Spain

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Korin Miller

7年前、女優のセルマ・ブレア（52歳）は多発性硬化症と診断された。昨年の幹細胞移植後に重度の再発があったものの、現在は病状が落ち着いている。 新しい医師と出会い「人生が変わった」 彼女によると、これは1人の女性医師のおかげ。米ノースウェル・ヘルス病院カッツ女性の健康研究所とウィメンズヘルスが毎年共同で開催する第2回ウィメンズヘルスラボのパネルディスカッションに参加したセルマは、「諦めずにいたら、ここ数年の間にやっと新しい医師に出会えた」ことを明かした。 この医師はセルマにとって初めての女性医師で、彼女のニーズに耳を傾け、彼女が発言しやすい雰囲気を作ってくれた。ホリスティックな考え方で、セルマの治療においても、彼女が早発閉経をしたことも考慮に入れてくれたそう。「これで本当に人生が一変した。多発性硬化症の症状を自己管理するための方法が見つかったので、いまは本当に調子が良い」 症状は7歳から出始めた...

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Korin Miller

A new study suggests hundreds of thousands of deaths globally are linked to a certain phthalate chemical exposure (DEHP) in plastics. Specifically, they've been linked to cardiovascular-related deaths. DEHP is a type of phthalate, that is commonly added to plastics to make them more flexible. Here are some products where you might find them at home. Research has consistently shown that we should be wary of plastics—and that also goes for the chemicals used to make them, like phthalates.

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Korin Miller

I’m admittedly cheap when it comes to getting stuff for myself, and I try to get as much as possible out of everything I buy. But I recently learned the hard way how crucial it is to regularly upgrade my walking shoes and running shoes after the old pair I’ve been using left me with aching feet after going on a long stroll with a friend. It was a little embarrassing to have to cut our walk short because my shoes are not up to par.

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Isabel McMahon

Wrapped in a fuzzy white blanket in an all-white upstairs room at the New York Historical Society, Chrissy Teigen looks every bit the multitasking mom she is—grounded, open, and still catching her breath from the emotional rollercoaster of the past year. The author, entrepreneur, and mom of four, says she always keeps comfort items like this blanket nearby. It’s a small but meaningful form of self-care she can take with her anywhere. That sense of grounding has become more important than ever.

3 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Nicole Saunders

For Fuller LipsPaula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss BalmSkip stinging lip plumpers in favor of this three-in-one product that provides all of the benefits of a lip balm and lip gloss with a lip plumper. No wonder our beauty director Brian Underwood bestowed it with a coveted WH Beauty Award this year. “Sure, you want a lush, shiny finish. But this power-packed product also contains a tri-peptide complex to lock in moisture and visibly plump fine lines,” he said.