Loretta Wilson’s father had begun to show signs of senility. “My mother had told me he was becoming forgetful,” says Wilson. Then, Wilson’s mother died suddenly. Her father became very depressed. His short term memory becam...

Those in the Muslim community who advocate for the well-being of women and children frequently hear the exclamation, “You mean there are battered Muslim women?” It is a fact unknown to some, surprising to others and disquieting to many...

What’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? A little “extra!”

The Extraordinary Rochester Women Award recognizes women who have made a difference by giving a little “extra” to inspire others and ...

Would it surprise you to learn that stress is actually good for you? But there’s a catch stress is good only when dispensed in small, limited doses. It’s the long-term, chronic exposure to stress that wears us down and wreaks havoc on ...

Ah, birthday parties! An early and sometimes first introduction to social gatherings and customs! A time where both the birthday boy or girl, as well as young party guests, are given the opportunity to slip their feet into those shiny shoes of soc...

How social interaction can help people who suffer from depression.

Spiraling into depression after incapacitating back surgery, it was interaction with others in the community, as well as family support and professional help that helped Pe...

When one is given lemons, make lemonade! Each of life’s experiences, passages, memories, defining moments, celebrations, is the fabric with which life is woven. They make us, break us, challenge us and build us. As we let go of our fears and...

As women, we know all the reasons we need a vacation, but we rarely give ourselves permission to just escape, even for a three-day weekend. The beaches of Mexico are close enough to enjoy for as little as a long weekend, so vamanos (let’s go...

There has never been a time in our history where an innovative, inspired approach to marketing has been more important. Understanding that intention and energy are behind every word and image we use in our materials and in our outreach makes a hug...

Having a great smile is a large part of anyone’s appearance and confidence. Veneers have recently become an effective answer to obtaining that perfect smile, however it’s natural to have some questions when considering any type of perm...

I got my first copy of "The Joy of Sex" in 1985. I was 23 years old. It was a wedding gift from my then-mother-in-law, a hip lady whom I suspect had experienced some joy of her own. Inside the cover, she'd inscribed: "Kids: Have fun...

Breast cancer will be diagnosed in 200,000 American women this year. Nearly everyone is familiar with the disease, either through personal experience or through family and friends. Knowledge is power; it can lead to early detection, timely and app...

Birth is a natural event, a process created by Allah that does what it is intended to do: deliver healthy newborn babies into this world. Most of the time this process is problem free; up to 95 percent of all women can safely deliver their babies ...