Major Issues Concerning Women’s Health

 

Being a woman today can be stressful. Many of us are trying to balance work, family and other obligations and are finding that there is just not enough of us to go around.  Many of us are feeling, tired, stressed and worn down and this can leave us more susceptible to health problems. That is …

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Women and Thyroid Problems

 

Your thyroid is a small gland that is shaped like a butterfly and is located in your neck, right below your voice box. It is responsible for regulating your body’s natural metabolic process. Many women experience thyroid problems including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). In fact, a woman faces as high as a one in …

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Three Natural Ways to Boost Fertility

 

If you are like many women who have decided that they are ready to start a family, you want to be pregnant and you want to be pregnant now. Unfortunately, mother nature does not always cooperate with our plans. While it is not possible to dictate when exactly you will become pregnant, there are three …

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Healthy Weight Gain for A Health Pregnancy

 

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering how much weight you need to gain during your pregnancy to support the growth and development of your baby.  Although it is necessary to eat extra calories when you are pregnant to account for your growing baby, it is not necessary to “eat for two.” For …

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Weight Loss and Women’s Health

 

If you are a woman and have vowed to lose weight in the new year, you are not alone. Every January, women all over the United States vow to lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle. If you have been to your neighborhood gym lately, or to a weight watchers meeting, you may have noticed …

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Heart Disease and Women’s Health

 

If you are a woman in the United States, chances are you are very aware of your risk for breast cancer, cervical cancer, osteoporosis and other conditions affecting women’s health. However, how aware are you of your risks for heart disease? You may be surprised to learn that heart disease is the leading cause of …

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Is Your Body Image Genetic?

 

How do you react to the expression, “you can never be too rich or too thin?” For some women, this could not be truer. For others, it is ridiculous. A recent study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University suggests that your reaction to this statement may be partly genetic. It is undeniable that a large …

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