Women and Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer death rates vary by gender, race, and ethnicity.…Continue to Women and Cancer
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Women’s Health
Maintaining Women’s health has unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently.
Women are more likely to die following a heart attack than men. Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men.
The effects of sexually transmitted diseases can be more serious in women. Osteoarthritis affects more women than men. Women are more likely to have more urinary tract problems than men.
Women should get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.
Managing Menopausal Symptoms
At some point in every woman’s life, her hormone production drops below the level required to continue her periods. Some women welcome the end to monthly bleeding, bloating, and inconvenience. But others find that menopause affects: their sex life,triggers mood……Continue to Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Ice Massage Reduces Labor Pain
AUTHOR: Darin Ingels, ND Pregnant women in early labor who use ice massage at specific acupuncture points on the hand may experience less pain, according to a new study in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health (2003;48:317’21). This study……Continue to Ice Massage Reduces Labor Pain
Exercise Increases Bone Density in Women Using Hormone Replacement Therapy
A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise improves bone mineral density and might add to the beneficial effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at specific sites, according to a new study published in Osteoporosis International (2003;14:637?43).…Continue to Exercise Increases Bone Density in Women Using Hormone Replacement Therapy
Birth control and acne treatment in one pill
There’s a highly effective birth control pill that can actually help clear up your skin — nearly nine out of ten women saw improvements in their skin when taking this birth control pill.…Continue to Birth control and acne treatment in one pill
Ice Massage Reduces Labor Pain
Pregnant women in early labor who use ice massage at specific acupuncture points on the hand may experience less pain, according to a new study in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health (2003;48:317’21). This study suggests ice massage is……Continue to Ice Massage Reduces Labor Pain
Exercise Increases Bone Density in Women
A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise improves bone mineral density and might add to the beneficial effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at specific sites, according to a new study published in Osteoporosis International.…Continue to Exercise Increases Bone Density in Women