Women’s Wellness

Gene Testing for Hereditary Cancers in Women


New On-Site Testing Can Help to Save Lives

A Conversation with Dr. Marvin Schweitzer

of the Wellness Institute

Ready to Take Charge of Your Health?

Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2013 Comes to Sport & Wellness in Danbury, June 8 & 9

Enriching Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Health

at Hartford Family Institute’s Center for Psychotherapy and Healing

Teen Drama Queens

Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

Adolescence can signal the sudden unraveling of previously sturdy mom-daughter relationships. Here are some calming, loving ways to weather a teenager’s mood swings and reactive outbursts.

Edible Hormones

Health Support for Women

Eating appropriately nutritious foods is a natural way to balance hormones that helps relieve symptoms of menopause, protect against breast cancer and preserve bone health. These four powerhouse foods top the drug-free approach.

Outdoor Options for Feline Friends

Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

Most indoor cats still love to explore the great outdoors. These simple guidelines can help you gently manage their fresh-air adventures without worry.

Listening to Inner Wisdom

5 Instincts to Heed

Being aware of our inner voice can also help us live a more satisfying life in the moment. But how do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Dr. Judith Orloff, author of the international bestseller, Second Sight, names five inner messages that deserve our attention.

Camp Revamped

Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun

Nearing Equality

Gender Pay Gap is Eroding

Suspect Sniffs

Pleasing Aromas Harbor Hidden Dangers

Pill Chill

Birth Control Meds Foul Global Waters

Honoring Veterans

Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work

Veggie Power

Food Revolution Day is May 17

Enlightened Fitness for Mind, Body, Spirit

A Breath Test May Predict Obesity

Group Therapy for Divorce and Grief Offer Surprising Benefits

Himalayan Salt Cave Opens in Ridgefield

Go Native!

Thermography Gaining Acceptance

Turning Point Reiki Expands

Connect With Your Self Through Hypnosis

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Medical Imaging

May is Asparagus Month

Packing a Fiber-filled Punch of Vitamins

The Exercise Advantage

A Better Way to Boost Brain Power

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

A Wellness Model of Pregnancy and Birth

Better Care through Meditation

Mindful Healthcare

Working Out Hot Flashes

Physical Activity May Help Cool Down Menopausal Symptoms