There are often a few factors that can contribute to infertility. For a majority of women, these factors can be addressed and controlled through medication or medical treatment. There is an area, however, which is typically only controlled on a personal level – this being the area of weight. Women who are either overweight or …
The holidays are a time of joy and for gathering and celebrating with friends and family that you hold dear. However, these gatherings typically involved lots of food and drink. All those tasty treats that we enjoy over the holidays can add up to extra pounds that you will have to deal with in the …
Christmas is just around the corner. That means that Santa and his elves are watching everything you do to determine if you should go on the “Naughty” or “Nice” list this year. Did you know that Santa is very concerned about your health? He wants to make sure that you do not forget to take …
Gestational Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body is not able to make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. As a result, glucose builds up in the blood to high levels. This can be problematic both for the mother and her unborn child. A new study conducted by the Kaiser …
Let’s face it, women are different from men! And, while there are a number of heath issues that affect both women and men equally, there are also some health issues that are specific to women. Here are some interesting facts from the National Institutes of Health regarding women’s health issues: Women are more likely to …
Is starting a family one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, there are a few things you can do to prepare your body for pregnancy and increase your chances of having a healthy, more comfortable pregnancy. First and foremost, if you smoke, you should quit before you become pregnant. There are a variety of …
It is December and that means snow, lights, trees, parties, presents and holiday cheer. It also means that New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Have you started making your 2014 New Year’s resolutions yet? Perhaps you should. There are three important women’s health resolutions you can make this year that will provide for …
If you are a menopausal or post-menopausal woman and have experienced weight gain since you hit menopause, you are not alone! Everyday, women who are in Menopause or who have already gone through Menopause visit their Gynecologists complaining about weight gain. The cause of Menopause related weight gain is not clearly known at this time. …
In the past, being overweight was considered to be protective against Osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones to become weakened and brittle and more at risk for fracture. This is because increased weight on the bones leads to more dense bones. Therefore, thin women were deemed to be more at risk for Osteoporosis. While …
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