With more Americans dying in their homes than in hospitals, end-of-life doulas are stepping in to assist the process. While doulas are mainly associated with the role of supporting mothers through pregnancy, doulas who guide clients through their last moments […]
A constant theme on Empowered Health is the importance of advocating for your own health, but what does that exactly mean? Christie VanHorne, a public health consultant, joins us to explain how she helps others understand good patient-provider communication. VanHorne […]
Manal Rostom has never let her hijab stop her from excelling at her sport. In 2015, the Dubai-based athlete broke barriers as the first hijabi woman in a Nike campaign, modeling their new sports hijab. Later, she became the […]
Dr. Heather Hirsch, who leads the Menopause and Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, breaks down what women should expect as they go through menopause. We discuss hormone therapy, hot flashes, changes in metabolism during menopause, and the Women’s […]
