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Helen Massy
Helen Massy

Helen has an extensive background as a health care professional and senior leader in the UK National Health Service, along with being a mother to three young children and a well-traveled military spouse. Over a decade of clinical experience as a respiratory specialist underpins her passion for opening discussion around taboo topics and decoding complex medical information. This eclectic mix of attributes brings a unique blend of clinical insight and life experience to her health writing.

Taking precautions is key, but relies on knowing the right facts first.
Considering health and longevity, the old maxim isn't wrong: Prevention is better than cure.
Simply put, extreme fitness can negatively affect fertility, but it's complicated—and fixable.
The U.S. economy takes a $210 billion annual hit in lost productivity due to stress and burnout.
A prostate infection is painful, distressing and can hinder your sex life. Be informed.
This debated diagnosis is often associated with several conditions.
Having a bun in the oven brings on a bunch of bodily developments.
If this important chemical messenger is out of balance, libido and mental health can suffer.
Time is not friendly to most of us, and as women age, the boobs start heading downhill.
Spotting mid-menstrual cycle isn't typically cause for alarm, but here's what to keep in mind.