Thanks to Maria Shriver and her groundbreaking Shriver Report, we’ve learned about how Alzheimer’s disease affects women in the United States, both as victims of the disease and caregivers to those suffering from the disease.  And while its important to understand Alzheimer’s emotional, sociological, and economic implications, we also need to understand the disease itself [...]

Halloween and Thanksgiving are over, and with Christmas just around the corner, you may be finding yourself enjoying more sweets than usual. Rich, sweet food may make us feel good, but they can have damaging effects on our bodies.
In a recent episode of On Point, an NPR radio show hosted by Tom Ashbrook, Samira Kawash, [...]

Ladies, are you tired of using tools that just look so, well, masculine? Are you looking for tools that showcase your feminine flare? If you are, then look no further than Safety Girl, where you can find the best selection of pink tools for use around your home and garden, to keep in the car [...]

She is a hero of mine and a source of inspiration for all who work to advance basic human rights in Burma and around the world.
~President Obama on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi release from house arrest.
Saturday, November 13 was an exciting day for the democratic opposition party in Myanmar, as Daw Aung San Suu [...]

People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I [...]

With the holiday season coming up, you may find yourself feeling a little bit heavier (or maybe a lot!) than earlier this year. For most of us, this weight gain goes to our hips, thighs, butt, breasts, and—perhaps most of all—our bellies. The bad news about belly fat is that it’s especially dangerous: it is [...]

Thanksgiving is days away and pretty soon—if you haven’t already—you’ll be getting ready to start your holiday shopping extravaganzas. Although some women seem to get a thrill out of Christmas shopping, it’s over-the-top stressful for many of us ladies. When you factor in budgetary stresses and holiday shopping crowds, you might just have a recipe [...]

Crime can increase during the holidays, so don’t forget to arm yourself with Pepper Foam, Gels, and Foggers from Safety Girl. Remember, these little tubes put the power to protect yourself from an attacker in your own hands, giving you the ability to stall your attacker while you run for help. They’re reasonably priced and [...]

If you’ve seen an episode—or even a commercial—for WeTV’s Bridezillas then you’ve seen how brides’to-be are subject to emotionally-charged meltdowns, outbursts, fights, and confrontations. Although the TV show might portray the most vulnerable brides WeTV can find, getting married can be a stressful time, and even the most mild-mannered brides can be subject to a [...]

Cristina Elizabet Fernández de Kirchner, current President of Argentina, has been in the global political spotlight since her election in 2007. After serving as the First Lady of Argentina, Cristina Kirchner succeeded her husband, Néstor Kirchner, as President of the country. In her last three years in office, however, Kirchner has faced immense challenges, including [...]