Contraception/Birth Control
You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don’t need a healthcare provider’s visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for young women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Lumbar Strain
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayA lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
Migraine Headaches
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayThis often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms.
Headache
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayNearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.
Knowing When to Seek Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayFamilies, spouses, or friends are often the first to suspect that their loved one is challenged by feelings, behaviors, or environmental conditions that cause them to act disruptive, rebellious, or sad.
Binge Eating Disorder
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayBinge eating disorder is when someone often eats large amounts of food in a short time. It is also called compulsive overeating. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.