Discover the Science Behind Women's Health and Fitness

Understanding the glycemic index of the carbohydrates you’re eating can help you better maintain balanced blood sugar and keep up your energy all day long.

Preventive care is one of the most powerful tools women have to protect their long-term health. Yet most of us don’t know exactly what to screen for—or when. Your body changes dramatically across your lifespan, and so do your health risks. The screenings you needed in your 20s are not the same ones that matter in your 40s or 60s.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition in which your ovaries create excess levels of androgen hormones, thus affecting ovulation patterns. PCOS can lead to a number of symptoms, including infertility, and is the leading cause of female infertility.