“Highly-fit” middle age women drastically cut odds of developing dementia
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Uterine fibroids facts every woman should know
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One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids.
Read More6 essential tips for vaginal health
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6 tips for vaginal health, this can prevent many disorders affecting the vagina keeping it as healthy as possible:
Read More5 nutrients women need most as they age
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When the hormone estrogen takes a nose dive after a menopause, this estrogen-deficiency state increases a woman’s risk for developing these diseases.
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The worst health mistakes women make
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Women, for the most part, are better at taking care of their health than men. They are generally very good at keeping appointments with their doctor and taking prescribed medications as directed.
Read More7 potential causes of breast pain
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Mastalgia is the formal name for breast pain. Causes of the majority of breast pain is often associated with changes in a woman’s body during her lifetime i.e., menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, or menopause.
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10 things to consider when choosing birth control
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Before making a decision of which birth control to use, here are 10 things to consider when choosing the best way to prevent pregnancy:
Read More5 common myths about PCOS
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For any woman who has the most common endocrine disorder in females – polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS – is well aware of the mystery surrounding this condition and how best to treat it.
Read MoreWhat busy women can do to prevent burnout
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There are millions of women who once they arrive home from work, take on their other jobs of being caregiver, teacher, housecleaner, accountant, chef, designer, landscaper, and nurse – and that’s all in a 24-hour day.
Perimenopause – How to recognize it’s arrival
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Night sweats? Heavy periods? Forgetfulness? Anxiety? If you’ve been experiencing any of those symptoms, very likely you have entered into what is known as perimenopause.
Major study finds early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy
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One of the biggest causes of side effects in many cancer patients is chemotherapy. For women with breast cancer, there are many ramifications for their health depending on the type of chemotherapy used.
Read MoreKeeping healthy skin after menopause
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During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read More10 essential habits boosting women’s health
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Preventative care is always the best solution for getting and remaining healthy and the sooner in life women practice this, the more years of good health they can enjoy.
Read MoreUnderstanding precancerous changes of the cervix
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Cervical changes are common in women and can develop at any age but generally occur in women in their 20s and 30s.
Read More6 potential causes of female infertility
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A woman is considered to be infertile if she has not been able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older).
Read MoreWomen and iron deficiency – 12 signs you may have it
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If a woman is found to have iron deficiency, she most likely will be recommended to take oral iron supplements and to increase her intake of food sources of iron.
Read MoreSmart solutions improving women’s heart health
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A woman’s life expectancy in the United States is 79 years so women can expect to live a large part of their lives with an increased risk of heart disease. Currently, 1 out of 4 women older than 65 has some form of identified heart disease.
Read MoreStudy finds diabetes risk cut in half in breastfeeding women
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It reduces their risk of breast cancer – Studies suggest that women who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 25 percent.