Welcome to this week’s Healthy Weekly Digest, your go-to source for the latest insights and trends in health and beauty. From understanding the profound physical impact of grief and the importance of safely managing your vitamin D intake, to exploring vibrant summer nail art and innovative skincare breakthroughs, we’ve gathered expert advice and compelling stories to nourish both your body and soul. Dive in as we also spotlight critical women's health topics like navigating rare diseases and the challenges of misunderstood chronic conditions, plus essential tips for gut health and longevity. Stay informed, inspired, and empowered as you embrace your journey to wellness and radiant beauty.
Skincare & Beauty
04.06.2025
The Physical Impact of Grief
When Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by a truck. “From the moment that the police stood at my door and told me the news that he had been killed, I felt altered, not only emotionally, but also...
03.06.2025
10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D
We need enough Vitamin D to stay well and have healthy bones. There’s even some evidence that getting enough vitamin D can lower your risk of dying from cancer or getting Type 2 diabetes.But have you ever heard the saying, “too much of a good thing?”When a British man’s overdose on vitamin...
06.06.2025
This Summer’s Best Nail Art Trends Scream “The Beach Is That Way”
You can’t get more vacation-ready than nails topped with tiny hibiscus flowers or manicures meant to look like itty-bitty seashells.
08.06.2025
Women Over 50 Say This Lightweight Cream Gave Them 'Baby Skin' Again
I'll never stop using this cream.
02.06.2025
E.L.F. Just Launched an $18 Sunscreen Version of Its Viral Halo Glow Filter - Review, Photos
We tried it first and can confirm it's time to get your FYPs and wallets ready.
Women's Health
03.06.2025
Navigating a Rare Disease
For a long time, Sabrina Riddle feared she’d never really know what was going on in her head.In 2011, she went to her healthcare provider (HCP) with what she thought was an ear infection. She was prescribed antibiotics, but they didn’t help. Nothing did. For months, Riddle walked around with...
02.06.2025
I'm Tired of ME/CFS Being Misunderstood
As told to Jacquelyne FroeberI moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for shows on ABC News and Showtime, and I loved the fast pace of the job and the city. Between work and friends, I was constantly on the go and there was never a shortage of...
05.06.2025
The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus
Whether you’ve been diagnosed, know someone who has, or simply want to understand more about this autoimmune disease, Dr. Williams brings her medical expertise while Tracy shares her real-life experience battling lupus. Together, they reveal what many women endure in silence - and why awareness...
05.06.2025
Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women Webinar
Following the Department of Health and Human Services’ andCenters for Disease Control and Prevention’s updates to COVID-19vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women,HealthyWomen convened experts from leading medical societies fora discussion around the importance of COVID-19...
06.06.2025
Your “Recession Hair” Is a Privilege
Black women don’t just get to show up “as is.”
Nutrition & Diet
08.06.2025
A Functional Medicine Doctor's 3 Nonnegotiable Tips For A Happier Gut
How to show a little more love to your gut.
08.06.2025
This Mediterranean Diet Mashup Has Serious Brain Health Benefits
The MIND diet is more than just a clever play on words.
08.06.2025
How To Increase Metabolism & GLP-1 Levels Through The Gut Microbiome
Plus, what to add to your grocery list this week
07.06.2025
3 Foods This MD Eats Daily To Ward Off Alzheimer's & Dementia
From an M.D. and brain health expert.
06.06.2025
9 Common Snacking Mistakes Dietitians Wish You’d Stop Making
Here’s how to get the most out of your between-meal bite.
06.06.2025
How to Live Longer: 6 Simple Daily Tips From Doctors
From small diet tweaks to a simple strategy for fitting in more movement.
Wellness & Lifestyle
03.06.2025
Schizophrenia 101
Schizophrenia and the people living with it are highly misunderstood. The name itself is misleading: Schizophrenia means “split mind” in Latin, but the illness doesn’t cause “split,” or multiple, personalities. One in every 100 people - approximately 2 million individuals in the United...
