Women's Health — Health

Editorial package on the Health page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: These Women Rowers Are Breaking Records After 80. Here Are Their Secrets. — There’s no playbook for female athletes over 80. So these rowers made their own—earning them a history-making berth at the Head of the Charles regatta.; There's a New Blue Zone—And It Holds Clues to Women's Longevity — The idyllic village is one of the most "extraordinary" spots on the globe for making it to 100.; How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured the Effects of Extreme Heat in Pregnancy — After becoming a new mother, National Geographic Explorer Nichole Sobecki set out to document how rising temperatures are changing what pregnancy looks like across the world.; Are We Treating PMOS All Wrong? — This metabolic syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility—yet doctors often just tell women to lose weight. Will a new name usher in a new era of care?; The Mysterious Condition That Causes Painful Fat in Your Legs and Arms — Often mistaken for obesity, lipedema primarily affects women. Researchers are working to understand its biology—and develop better ways to identify it.; Why Kegels Can’t Fix Every Pelvic Floor Problem — Emerging science reveals that pelvic health depends on far more than muscle strength.