06
Oct
They Snack—SmarterIf you're going to have a bedtime snack, make it a kiwi. Eating two of these fruits one hour before bed for a month helped adults fall asleep 35 percent faster and sleep 13 percent longer, found a 2011 study from Taiwanese researchers. It might be...
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Oct
Sleep is often one of the first things to go during the transition into menopause. These solutions can help you wake up on the right side of the bed. Stick It To Those Night SweatsHot flashes keeping you up at night? You're not alone—one study found that 81 perce...
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Oct
There's a lot of SPF info out there, but not all of it has sunk into our minds as well as a liquid sunscreen sinks into skin. Worse yet, much of it gets skewed when passed along, as in a game of telephone: “The SPF number indicates protection against only burn-caus...
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Oct
What do pain, infertility, scar-tissue formation, adhesions and bowel problems have in common? They are all things that can be caused by endometriosis, a condition that affects at least 6. 3 million women and girls in the United States, 1 million in Canada and millions more worldw...
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Oct
Sleeping later than normal throws your body off schedule and will make it harder to fall asleep tonight, perpetuating the problem. No matter how tempting it feels to huddle under the blankets, your body won't react well to a snooze-in—and neither will your boss...
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Oct
Oral Contraceptives (Birth Control Pills) Not only are oral contraceptives an excellent form of contraception (birth control), but there are MANY additional health benefits! Is the pill safe? Since the 1950's women have used birth control pills to preve...
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Oct
By Jill CaseWhat do pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, and bowel problems have in common? They are all things that can be caused by endometriosis, a condition that affects at least 6. 3 million women and girls in the U. S. , 1 million in Canada, and millions more...
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Oct
DID YOU KNOW? The bladder can hold approximately 2 cups of urine before it signals that it needs to empty Normal number of trips to the bathroom per day are 6-8 times. What you eat or drink can affect the color and odor of your urine (ex: asparagus and coffee ...
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Oct
Researchers study weight loss to reduce breast cancer Research shows that excess weight increases the risk of recurrence and death. Fat cells are a source of estrogen, a hormone that fuels breast cancer in women after menopause. At the same time, anti-estrogen therapies can...
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Oct
The holidays are so busy that many of us neglect our own health at the expense of others. This year give YOURSELF the gift of health maintenance. Every woman needs an ANNUAL WELL WOMAN EXAM. This is the perfect time to update your medical and family history with...
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