Sheryl Kraft

Tip-of-the-tongue moments. Slip-of-the-mind situations. Seriously, where did I put those keys?
It’s totally normal to feel like your memory is failing as you get older, but don’t panic. It’s still possible to still learn, store and recall plenty of information. Here, we ask four experts to share their top recommendations for nourishing our brains.
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Are you feeling “off;” not yourself? Are things like your sleep and your moods in constant flux?
You may be wondering if it’s menopause.

It's one of the better-known and more talked-about cancers...but it's surprising how much misinformation is out there. What we think we know may not always be accurate,
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 34, one of the first questions almost everyone asked me was this:
Does breast cancer run in your family??

Did you roll your eyes when your mother insisted you “eat your carrots for good eyesight”? Turns out, she was right. Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, an essential nutrient for overall eye health. In fact, there’s new proof to support the “your eyes are what you eat” argument: A landmark study by the National Eye Institute revealed a link between nutrition and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Wondering what nutrients should you add to your daily d...

Hiding in plain sight within the undisputable facts of life is the indubitable reality that we all worry.
We worry about our kids, our partners, our parents, our jobs — and our health. Indeed, you don’t have to be a major worrywart to think about What Might Go Wrong.
(A quick aside: Ever notice that in general, women worry more than men? Experts see it too and say it stems from gender differences in brain chemistry and hormonal fluctuations.)
Here, we break down the top five things we women w...

It’s hardly uncommon to come face-to-face with various symptoms during the menopause years. Among the most bothersome menopause symptoms: Menopause fatigue.
Yawn, yawn.
Like hot flashes and mood swings, menopausal fatigue is a common complaint that usually surfaces in the early years of menopause, during perimenopause, when your body is adjusting to your ever-shifting hormone levels.
It’s a familiar story: After a less-than-stellar night’s sleep, you’re dragging your you-know-what through you...

Whether your employees enjoy work or treat it as an afterthought, one thing is clear: They’re spending lots of time interacting and socializing with each other. But spending time together doesn’t always mean sharing intimate details about their lives – especially when it comes to health, because ...

6 Nut Butter Recipes for People With Crohn's | Ever...

Short bowel syndrome is a Crohn's complication that can cause chronic diarrhea and lead to dehydration and malabsorption of nutrients. Find out about how to manage symptoms and find relief.

Stop ignoring your vagina. It could be trying to tell you something important.

If you've ever experienced thin, milky vaginal discharge that may also have a strong, fishy odor, you may have had bacterial vaginosis (BV). It's the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age.

From frappes to tea lattes, and protein boxes to cake pops, Starbucks seems to have something for everyone. Here’s a list of what’s good to try if you’re living with Crohn’s..

If you're a woman in midlife and find yourself tossing and turning, waking up multiple times each night (that is, if you're lucky enough to have fallen asleep in the first place), there's a likely reason: hormones.

Aging has many perks, and if we’re doing it right, we’re reaping its many benefits. We are wiser. We’ve gained experience and confidence; we care less about what others think and more about what’s important, like enjoying life and living each and every day to its fullest.

While we feel more comfortable with the skin we're in, changes due to aging are inevitable, so it is important to understand your skin, and tailor your skin care routine to its current needs. The products you loved in your 20's and 30's may not meet the needs of your skin today. “With each decade, there’s a more significant loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, and our repair mechanisms to fight off the damage get weaker,” explains Tanya Kormeili, M.D. a board-certified dermatologist in Santa Monica, California.

From frappes to tea lattes, and protein boxes to cake pops, Starbucks seems to have something for everyone. Here’s a list of what’s good to try if you’re living with Crohn’s.