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Females - Old and Young Not as Active as Males

Once, I was at my son's school during recess and noticed that (other than a few exceptions) it was mostly boys playing kickball and girls sitting in ... Read More »

Cheerleading yields most injuries for female athletes

As a former cheerleader, I'm not even remotely surprised by the recently released statistics showing that cheerleading causes the highest percentage ... Read More »

Long ring finger ups risk of arthritis

Check out your fingers. Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Mine is. Uh Oh. That means I have nearly double the chance of developing ... Read More »

WNBA rookies given orientation in makeup and shopping

It can be hard to be a female athlete, especially one who is really serious about her sport -- she's tough on the court, but that doesn't mean she ... Read More »

Endometriosis: Symptoms and effects

Endometriosis is a condition that was discussed a lot in my house when I hit puberty and started experiencing menstrual cramping that brought me to my ... Read More »

The perfect butt

What to know just how perfect your butt is? I don't. But for those who are curious, there's an actual formula for grading the female derriere. ... Read More »

Prevent cramps before they start

Girls, we've all been there. 'The time of the month' is not only a nuisance, it's a pain -- literally. Hands up: how many of you have missed work or ... Read More »

Have questions about your sexual health? Don't be embarrassed! Ask your doctor!

No matter what the question, chances are very good that your doctor has heard it all before. And, if she hasn't, that's all them more reason you need ... Read More »

Vajayjays, buttne and cellulite. Oh my!

I just picked up a fantastic book called Body Drama and I think it's something every female age fourteen years old and up should have. The book is ... Read More »

Fitzness Fiend: Carla Birnberg

Fitzness Fiends is a section devoted to you, the reader! We all have learned so much on our path to becoming more fit, and now it's time to learn from ... Read More »