Self Portrait: Nude Photos Reveal A New You

When performing an exam on a female patient I am frequently asked the same question:... 

May is National Skin Cancer Month: Think Protection!

May is national skin cancer awareness month. And yes, it is no coincidence that this... 

Dr. J’s Ten Best Ways to Beat Dry Skin

As the winter months drag on, snow is not the only source of flakes.  There is no... 

Train Your Brain for Resolutions You Can Keep

Have you ever kept a New Year’s Resolution all the way through Day 365? Have any... 

A New Year’s Resolution Diet Plan that Works

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to lose five, ten, or 25 extra pounds... 

The Hangover: Holiday Cures

It is the holiday season when an eggnog here and a glass of wine there can add up... 

The HCG Diet Fad: Why It’s NOT For You!

Fad diets are like most politicians, lots of promises, but few if any results. The... 

Getting Rid of Stretch Marks

Several months ago, I sat down to play action figures with my children.  I noticed... 

A Smoke Free Life: Could E-Cigarettes be the Solution?

This November 17th is the Great American Smokeout Day (http://www NULL.cancer NULL.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/),... 

Top Tips for Going Bare Down There

As the cold weather returns once again, fuzzy socks gain favor and bikinis are shoved... 

More Than A Square to Spare: America’s Best Public Toilets

I call it an “away game.” That’s when you’re on the road... 

The 5 Most Common Diet Mistakes

Just about all of us know that if we eat fewer calories per day than we burn off... 

iBelieve, iCan: The Genius of Steve Jobs

Although it should not have been a surprise, I found myself moved to tears at the... 

The Hidden Facts of Breast Cancer Campaigns

In honor of the true survivors of breast cancer, I want to clarify some of the lesser... 

A Healthy Twist on PB&Js

Anyway you slice it (pun intended) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a great... 

Women’s Plastic Surgery in the Public Eye

People always seem to look up to celebrities and fashion models when it comes to... 

The Truth About Emergency Contraception

Did the condom break?  Forget to take your birth control pills? As an emergency... 

Why Fiber Is Nature’s Weight Loss Miracle

There are many methods you can use to lose weight. And if you’re like most of us,... 

Leaking Down There? Here’s Why — and How to Stop It

I have noticed that many women with wonderful primary care find themselves too shy... 

Turning Fat into Muscle: Do the Math!

Take two women, both of whom weigh 123 pounds and stand five-foot seven. One looks...