A new study shows urinary incontinence is a common but often underreported problem in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. The study suggests doctors need to talk to their patients about this problem. Urinary incontinence is...
That’s a key thing because the more decay that you have in your mouth, the higher the bacteria count is that is associated with dental decay. What happens is they’re going to have their...
The transition to menopause actually begins long before you have your last period. To make the process easier to measure, doctors divide it into three phases. The first is the perimenopause, the time leading...
1. Soy Singled out as number 1, soy has been proven time and again to have properties that help reduce hot flashes and night sweats. Eat a variety of organic soy foods, including tofu,...
Nutritionists often talk of the acid-alkali balance in the body. This is because a healthy body should be slightly alkaline. However, in the West most of us veer towards the acidic end of the...
These totally genius time-management strategies will make your day infinitely less crazed. 1. Defrost and Dash. Before you go to bed, mix up this energizing smoothie from Cheryl Forberg, R.D., author of Flavor First,...
Why is my face brightred after a workout? A rosy flush means the blood vessels in your face are expanding to bring more blood to the skin’s surface to cool you down. The redness...
Your Diet The first step on your road to natural menopause is to eat a healthy, hormone-balancing diet. Reduce saturated fat Keep down your intake of red meat (such as beef) and cheese because...
The WORD eclampsia is from the Greek meaning “bolt from the blue”. If you’ve been diagnosed with milk preeclampsia, you may need only regular checks with your doctor or midwife, as long as the...
Characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, preeclampsia is a condition that, if allowed to develop into full-blown eclampsia, can have implications for you and your baby. Preeclampsia occurs in about...
Exercising during pregnancy could help prevent preeclampsia, according to a new report. Preeclampsia is a disorder in pregnancy that can lead to the death of the mother and/or the baby. Preeclampsia is often diagnosed...
One in 11 women will, at some point in her life, find out she has breast cancer. As cancer researchers work to find a cure, women are stepping up to take part in a...
It’s estimated that pregnancy – or gestational – diabetes affects between two and three percent of pregnant women. Although the condition can cause concern, it’s perfectly treatable. Diabetes is a condition in which your...
In the process of gradual, menopausal change, your hormone levels will rise and fall until they find a new equilibrium. During this time, your moods are likely to fluctuate, too – sometimes dramatically. Mood...
Without water, your brain can’t send messages to your cells, your stomach can’t break down your food, and your body can’t metabolize your fat reserves or detoxify properly. Water is essential to life. Headaches,...
It’s been over 10 years since I had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO). Back in 1991, my family physician told me I had endometriosis, though no diagnostic measures were taken to...
A new study investigates whether health care providers could trigger unintended pregnancies that end in abortion. Unhelpful information about the use of birth control methods given by health care providers to patients could contribute...
It’s called the curse, the monthly visitor, and old faithful. Why? Eighty percent of all women endure some pain during their menstrual period. But what if they could say goodbye to “that time of...
“Fat” tends to be a dirty word in the vocabulary of most women, and many of us, especially those of us who are watching our weight, go to great lengths to avoid eating it....
At every stage of your life, from birth to death, your hormones play powerful roles. The most notable is that of your sex hormones, which trigger the changes that take place in your body...
Fiber Fiber ensures that your bowel movements are regular and your stools are healthy, reducing bloating and flatulence. A fiber-rich diet is also a weight-loss essential because it boosts digestion and increases feelings of...
Look on the back of any packaged food and the list of ingredients can be mind-bogging. What are they all? Do you need them? If you do, how much do you need? And which...
During your waking hours, whether you’re at a desk or taking care of children; or whether you’re seeing friends or getting some “me time”, your body is on the go. You need sleep in...
Your Diet What you eat can have an enormous impact on your brain chemistry. Although charges in your diet – perhaps feeling that you don’t want to eat, or bingeing on junk foods –...
You’ve probably heard all about the postpartum “baby blues” and postpartum depression, but you may not have heard about a surprisingly common condition called prenatal depression. Pregnancy particularly if it’s planned or longed-for, is...
A healthy menstrual cycle is perhaps the best indicator you have of general good health. You can get to know your body more intimately by observing the changes that take place in it each...
Ever wonder why it seems that men don’t get as many wrinkles around their mouths as women do, when matched for age? You’re not wondering, it’s a fact, according to a study published in...
Flaxseeds are rich in lignans, which help protect against breast cancer and regulate menstruation. They’re also full of omega-3 fatty acids and protein and fiber. Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants. They are essential staple...
Menopause occurs when a woman has permanently stopped menstruating. Prior to menopause, most women experience perimenopause, during which periods become progressively less frequent and regular. When the cycle has stopped for at least one...
Heart disease is the nation’s number-one killer and will claim the lives of more than 230,000 women this year, nearly six times the death toll of breast cancer. Yet doctors still underestimate women’s heart...