10 things to know when choosing birth control
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Today, thanks to medical advances in preventing conception, women have far better and safer options than ever before.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Help for menstrual-related migraines
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Approximately 60% of women suffer migraines during their menstrual cycle. They may occur before, during, or immediately after the period, or during ovulation.
Read MoreWhat women should know about high blood pressure and menopause
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Women who may have always had normal to even low blood pressure may find for the first time in their life, they are being told their blood pressure is elevated.
Read MoreHow much do you know about breast cancer?
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Here is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read MoreKnow the facts on early onset Alzheimer’s
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Out of all forms of dementia, AD is the most common form. It generally occurs in people 65 and older but an uncommon form called early onset AD, is one developing years before AD usually strikes.
Read More10 must-do habits keeping women healthy
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Women are doers – always doing things for others often forgoing or neglecting their own health in the process.
Read More12 important reasons to see your OB/GYN
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Any woman experiencing premenstrual syndrome symptoms should discuss this with their OB/GYN.
Read MoreFDA proposes new mammogram guidelines for women with dense breasts
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By proposing this change, the FDA is hoping to modernize standards to include better communication and technology.
Read MoreHeart disease: A top concern for women with diabetes
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The American Diabetes Association states that one in three women will die of heart disease compared to one in nine women dying of breast cancer.
Read MoreWhy heart disease is a woman’s issue
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About 1 in 4 deaths of women is heart related making heart disease the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
Read MoreUnderstanding and getting help for female sexual dysfunction
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There can be certain sexual symptoms that if not addressed can turn into serious problems disrupting a healthy sexual relationship.
Read MoreManaging menopausal mood swings
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One day they feel perfectly fine but the next day out of nowhere, their mood can switch on a dime from feeling great to feeling miserable.
Read MoreWhat women should know about cervical cancer
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The other screening test for cervical cancer is the HPV (human papillomavirus) test. HPV tests can find any of the high-risk types of HPV that are commonly found in cervical cancer.
Read More8 common myths about breast cancer
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Here are some common mistaken beliefs that have circulated over time that women no longer need to accept as the truth:
Read More9 health concerns to discuss with your gynecologist
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Gynecologists are a very important part of a woman’s health making it imperative to not hold back on health issues.
Read More6 important health questions women should ask mom
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Many of us may know very little about our parent’s health history, unless we have asked questions about it or they have shared it with us.
Read MoreWhy asthma is more challenging in women
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Estimated 26 million Americans – 19 million adults and 7 million children – and is one of the leading causes of absences from work and school.
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What women should know about vaginal atrophy
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This common condition is called atrophic vaginitis or vaginal atrophy and will affect between 10-40% of women who will experience it during their lifetime.
Read MoreHow pectoral strength benefits women
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This large fan-shaped muscle stretches from the armpit up to the collarbone and down across the lower chest region on both sides of the chest.
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