Health Articles - Virtua Woman

View All

Get Wise About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth

by Missy SteinMay 01, 2013Is your teen having wisdom teeth removed? Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make a parent’s life a lot easier.

What's Your Alcohol IQ?

by Rachel RyanApril 23, 2013What’s your thinking on drinking? Here’s a Q&A designed to help you understand the relationship between alcohol and women’s health.

Physical Therapy for a Leaky Bladder?

by Carol WendelApril 17, 2013Are you putting up with a little leaking when you sneeze or laugh too hard? How about other conditions “down there,” like painful sex? Learn how physical therapy (PT) can help you regain comfort and control.

Hip Check Your Pain

by Einav KeetApril 08, 2013For women, hips can be both a claim to curvy glory and a feminine feature to battle. But what about when your hips become a source of real pain?

Starting an Exercise Program?
4 Reasons to Consult Your Doctor First

by Rachel RyanApril 03, 2013Do you really have to consult your physician before starting that new workout plan? Answer these 4 important questions and decide for yourself.

Prediabetes: Heed this Health Warning

by Einav KeetMarch 25, 2013A prediabetes diagnosis is a warning that you're on the verge of type 2 diabetes. Don't ignore it! Learn what you can do to reverse it.

Having a Colorectal Screening? Have No Fear

by Einav KeetMarch 25, 2013March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – a good reminder to make one doctor’s appointment you may be avoiding.

How Fit are Your Feet?

by Rachel RyanMarch 12, 2013They carry you toward your fitness goals day in and day out...but are you giving them the attention they deserve?

Take Care of Fragile Skin During and After Radiation

by Missy SteinMarch 12, 2013Great care is taken in providing facials that both pamper and heal women undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.

Go Easy on Your Ever-Evolving Eyes

by Rachel RyanFebruary 20, 2013We tend to take our eyes for granted until something goes wrong. Here are some tips for keeping your eyes healthy in your 40s, 50s and beyond.