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We're living in a technological age; it's all around us. So it only makes sense that children, toddlers and even infants are exposed to iPads, smartphones and tablets at a high rate. Tablet use in young children and toddlers has experts split on how much use is appropriate, if any. 

The "T" in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer) often used to go unnoticed, but it's important to know what it means to be transgender and how to support individuals who are gender diverse. Many people don't understand much about gender diversity, and that's okay. As long as you educate yourself about gender diversity and ask questions in a sensitive manner, you'll learn and be able to support someone in your life who is transgender or thinking about transitioning.

Chances are, you've seen at least one dramatic movie scene in which a man suddenly clutches his chest and falls to the floor. In real life, however, the heart attack victim could just as likely be a woman as heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S., and the scene may not be nearly as dramatic. 

The fact is, while men and women can and often do experience the "classic" heart attack symptoms of severe chest tightness and pressure, with the pain radiating down the left arm, women are more likely to have other, more subtle signs. 

They include:

There's no better time than during Heart Month to get to know your heart a little better (and learn a few ways to keep it healthy)! After all, it's the only one you have. The most important step you can take to protect your heart is understanding your own individual risks for heart disease. 

Take a free heart health risk assessment.

Why is it more difficult for women to lose weight, and easier for us to gain weight, as we hit midlife? Let's figure it out. 

While changing hormone levels play a role, a major culprit in midlife weight gain is the loss of muscle mass that naturally comes with aging, a condition called sarcopenia. If you're physically inactive, you can lose as much as three to five percent of your muscle mass each decade after age 30. 

While getting older may be unavoidable, there are still many things we can do to ensure the healthiest possible journey into our golden years. Read on for some important advice women should take.

Screenings: Early Detection Saves Lives

It's true. Certain cancers are more easily cured, even prevented, when found early. Other conditions or risk factors are more easily managed when we get them under control sooner rather than later. These are important screenings to undergo: