Women consuming more fiber may reduce risk of breast cancer
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This news comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 prospective studies published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Why menopause raises women’s risk for heart disease
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The average age when American women enter into menopause is around fifty-one. It is during the postmenopausal years that set women up for an increased risk of several health conditions, including heart disease.
Read MoreNew study finds women’s blood pressure rises faster than men’s
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A main take away from this study is that clinicians should think differently about how they treat heart disease in women.
Read MoreBest ways diminishing vaginal dryness
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Vaginal dryness is one of the most common problems a woman will face during and beyond the menopausal years.
Read MoreLeading causes of female infertility
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Female infertility is considered a common issue in the United States as about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) between the ages of 15-44 have difficulty getting or staying pregnant according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read MoreHow early menopause affects women’s health
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A condition called primary ovarian insufficiency or POI (previously called premature ovarian failure or POF), affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. Around the world, POI affects 1 to 2 percent of women.
Read More7 best health habits for women of any age
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This is a significant improvement over the decades but there has been a concerning trend for the past two years of a drop in life expectancy for women.
Read MoreExposure to artificial light at night linked to weight gain in women
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The study found that women who slept with a television or night light on in the room they sleep had an association of gaining 11 pounds over a five-year period.
Read MoreHelp 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 MoreHow diabetes affects women’s health
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Blood glucose is our body’s main source of energy which comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.
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 More16 Signs perimenopause has arrived
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During this time, your ovaries gradually produce less estrogen, causing follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) – which are responsible for growing and developing eggs – to rise and menstrual cycles to shorten.
Read More5 common misconceptions about PCOS
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The condition is not well understood and therefore many women may be getting bad advice from their physicians while suffering needlessly from the side effects of PCOS.
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 More8 Ways women can live a less-stressed life
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But, now that you’re an adult, suddenly reality has hit and your days are more likely to be filled with anxiety, pressure, and lots of stress.
Read MoreThis Mother’s Day, give mom the gift of good health
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As the years go by, it’s not uncommon for moms to be taking care of everyone else except themselves.
Read MoreWhen women have unwanted or excessive hair growth
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No woman wants to have a lot of hair growing in places where it normally does in men such as their upper lip, chin, chest, armpits, stomach, or back.
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 MoreHow to help women experience orgasm
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Women need direct clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm and that does not happen during intercourse as there is simply not enough direct clitoral stimulation.
Read More6 STD symptoms women should never ignore
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Each year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 20 million new cases of STDs occur, half among young people aged 15-24.
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