Why some women struggle to enjoy sex
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Why one woman may dread sex can be entirely different from another woman who also views sex with disdain.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
New 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 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 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 MoreWomen – don’t ignore these subtle heart attack symptoms
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The clutching of one’s chest writhing in pain is what we tend to associate with a heart attack and for good reason.
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 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 hair loss happens to women
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Unlike men, hair loss in women typically does not result in going completely bald.
Read MoreWinning the battle of recurring vaginal yeast infections
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Foods containing gluten and even chocolate are common foods blamed by some women to be the cause of their misery.
Read MorePros and cons of breast reconstruction after breast cancer
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One other decision for some, but not all women with breast cancer is whether to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy and sometimes, even after a lumpectomy.
Read MoreWarning signs of alcohol abuse in women
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Drinking alcohol is done for a variety of reasons in many cultures, which does include women enjoying a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage.
Read MoreUterine fibroids effect on your sex life
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Uterine fibroids are almost always benign, muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus.
Read MoreSimple solutions to better sleep during menopause
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A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which collected data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), found that almost 20% of all women aged 40 to 59 have trouble falling asleep on four or more nights in the prior week.
Read MoreWomen: It’s ok to ask for help and here’s why
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This brings us back to a logical question - why don’t women just ask for more help? It sounds simple but it’s easier said than done for many.
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9 Lifestyle changes lowering risk of breast cancer
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It is estimated that in 2017, there will be 252,710 new cases of the disease with one in eight women who will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
Read More8 Ways to relieve painful menstrual cramps
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Yet about 40% of all women will experience wrenching pain and extreme discomfort when their period arrives known as menstrual cramps.
Read MoreRaising awareness of endometriosis
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This sometimes painful problem does not always cause symptoms and is usually not considered to be dangerous.
Read More7 Foods helping women stay cancer free
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Carrying excess body fat can increase the amount of hormones in your body which can promote cancer cell growth, and can increase a woman’s risk of breast and endometrial cancers
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