Latest Women's Health Shows
The Four Types of Love: Some Are Healthy, Some Are Not
Feb 9, 2015As Valentine’s Day approaches, think about how you use the word “love” in your life. You love your significant other, your kids, your friends and your siblings in different ways. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the research behind these types of affection and why our loved ones make us cra ... Read More
Birth Defects Aren’t as Rare as You Think: 1 in 33 Babies is Born with One
Feb 5, 2015Kayte Thomas’ daughter was born with some of her organs sticking out. Her daughter had gastroschsis, a rare and devastating birth defect. In this interview, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks with Kayte and Marcia Feldkamp, a birth defects and gastroschisis researcher. Kayte talks about the moment she ... Read More
My Body Odor Smells Off – Am I Normal?
Jan 29, 2015Everyone has body odors, but every person’s is a little bit different. Odors even vary between areas of our bodies. But did you know using certain soaps and deodorants could alter your body’s natural smell, sometimes in a negative way? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the smells of the human ... Read More
How You Can Help End Domestic Violence
Jan 27, 2015Recent headlines have put domestic violence in the spotlight. Wendy James, a social worker, says having these issues brought to the public’s attention is one of the best ways to change them. She talks about how to take action in your community to help eradicate this devastating problem. There are ... Read More
The Dangers of "Learning" to Be an Insomniac
Jan 22, 2015Chronic sleep deprivation can adversely affect work and family, and should be taken seriously. Focusing on insomnia in women, neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Jones talks about the dangers of learning to be an insomniac. Dr. Kirtly Jones questions him about sleep aids and therapies, managi ... Read More
Do Domestic Abusers Want to Stop Abusing?
Jan 13, 2015One in every four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Do the abusers want to stop hurting their partners? Social worker Wendy James talks about the cycle of guilt often felt by abusers and why they stick to their abusive patterns. She discusses options for couples who want t ... Read More
It Takes Me Hours to Fall Asleep – Am I Normal?
Jan 8, 2015Do you ever lie there late at night and wonder why it's so hard for you to fall asleep? Dr. Kirtly Jones says most people experience difficulty falling asleep every now and then, but chronic insomnia isn't normal. She talks about what you might be doing to make the problem worse, and how sleep aids ... Read More