Fertility Risk Factors

You have probably heard that your age impacts your fertility and the chances of having a successful pregnancy. While age and fertility certainly go hand-in-hand, the effect of age may not be as dramatic as some make it seem. Learn […]

We live in a crazy, busy society, as the demands and pressures of modern life create stressful situations for many individuals. While many find ways to manage these emotions effectively, if left unaddressed, one may experience a variety of mental […]

There is no shortage of individuals who extoll the virtues of a good night’s sleep. Now, medical studies have identified another benefit to getting at least seven hours of shut-eye – a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. As metabolic syndrome […]

If you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, you have likely already put a great deal of thought into what products to avoid to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible. According to a recent study, many of the products […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more and more US mothers are choosing to have their children later in life. While the average age of first-time moms was 21.4 years in 1970, in 2006, the average woman had her […]

Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2014?  If so, was it to lose weight, make more money, or any of the other typical resolutions?  All of those are wonderful, but this year, let’s start by caring for yourself […]

  Written by:  Shannon McGrath, MSN, WHNP-C In today’s society, age-related infertility is becoming common for a multitude of reasons.  About 20% of U.S. women—a growing share—wait until after age 35 to begin their families, according to data compiled by […]

Recently a study found that about 75% of children’s school supplies contain high levels of potentially toxic phthalates. The study, Hidden Hazards: Toxic Chemicals Inside Children’s Vinyl Back-to-School Supplies, was published on the CHEJ website. It is a well-known fact […]

 On my annual summer vacation, I’m down in Southern California. I look out at the pool which is inhabited by tons of future fertility patients under the age of 8. I watch in horror, as moms of all ethnicities hose […]

by EatingWell.com (Click Here to read how organic food affects fertility, by Dr. Littman) 1. What Is Organic? Does Organic Mean No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)? The definition of “organic,” according to the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), is that […]

Does Diet & Weight Impact Fertility? The short answer is YES. A lot of research has been done on the impact of diet and weight on just about every health issue that exist and the findings for the most part […]

There have been a number of recent articles in the news about cellphones and the radiation they release.  If you have time, please read this article. http://www.emfnews.org/fertility-and-cell-phone-radiation.html Basically, cellphones receive and send their signals via an electro-magnetic field (EMF).  This […]