Menopause Bleeding
Menopause Bleeding Each woman in the world is unique and the worst thing they are facing in their life is menopause bleeding problem. The principle reason of menopause bleeding is hormonal imbalance. Menopause can be defined as the physiology of menstruation and the hormones that involves in monthly...
Are You at Risk For Iron Deficiency?
When I was a vegetarian in college, aside from not getting enough protein, my mother was always worried that I wasn’t getting enough iron. While being vegetarian doesn’t automatically mean you have an iron deficiency (also referred to as anemia ), it definitely puts a person at risk. Women...
What Do You Know About PMS, Periods, and Pills?
Oh, the joys of the three Ps often associated with womanhood - PMS, periods, and the Pill. And they all have to do with another P - pregnancy (or preventing it). As a woman, knowing some facts about these Ps can keep you healthy and happy, so take this quiz to test your smarts. Take the quiz
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For Men and Women, Response to Stress Is Very Different
A new study published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience , reports findings that confirm what we may have long suspected - when it comes to stress, men and women respond differently. Using functional MRI to monitor the brain activity in healthy men and women, the research revealed that men’s...
A Girl’s Guide to Breast Tissue
Last Summer, health researchers recommended that women no longer need to perform self-breast exams , but that hasn’t stopped me. A few women I know discovered breast cancer early through self-examinations and received early treatment, which saved their lives. Breast tissue tends to be lumpy, so...
The Dieting of Mothers Visits Daughters in Eating Disorders
Parents model behavior for their children, whether consciously or not. A recent survey conducted by British teen mag Sugar (no relation to the PopSugar Network) found that a dieting mother can have unfortunate consequences for daughters. Out of the 512 girls surveyed, ages 12 to 18, six percent had...
What to Expect at Your First Mammogram
Supporting your girls with a great sports bra is important for your workouts, especially jumping plyometrics . When you hit 40, you’re going to need to take photos of them too. Yep, I’m talking about a mammogram . This soft tissue x-ray is recommended annually for every woman over 40 , and...
Have You Ever Used a Female Condom?
Condoms may not be the sexiest thing, but when compared to the sexually transmitted illnesses they protect against, they seem infinitely cooler. There are choices to be had in the wide world of condoms - there are his and her models available. While the female condom may not be quite as effective as...
Were Eating Disorders Prevalent in Your High School?
With two young daughters, I really hate reading about eating disorders in the news. In a recent study , I learned a surprising statistic about eating disorders. The risk of developing one is higher among girls whose mothers, fathers, and grandparents are highly educated. A study of more than 13,000...
Minutes to a Healthier You: Lighten Your Load
The trend of the oversize purse is slowly waning, but let’s face it - a big bag seems practical. You need somewhere to stow all your stuff. The problem is heavy handbags can cause back, shoulder, and neck pain and possibly lead to arthritis . I suggest you go through your purse and lighten your...
8 Ways to Prep Your Body For Pregnancy
Labor Day makes me think of labor. No not as in “work” but as in having a baby. Even if you are not trying to get pregnant, there are a few things you can do to help prepare your body for its journey to motherhood. Here are eight healthy habits to put into place to help you conceive and...
Diabetes
- Achieving Healthy Pregnancy Despite DiabetesAmong diabetic pregnant women, the most common problem when it comes to their baby’s health is the condition called “macrosomia” or having a baby with large body. This is because the blood of the mother with diabetes is interchanged with that of the baby inside the womb. As a result, the baby will produce insulin to be able to glucose and t […]
- Are You Suffering From Diabetes?People who are prone to diabetes—especially those who have the disease in their family’s history—should consider that there is a great possibility that they or their kids might inherit the illness. So, the best way to go about it is become very informed about the condition. The following are some the things that people who are prone to diabetes mus […]
- An Explanation of DiabetesIf you think that you are prone to diabetes, the first thing that you need to know is to understand what is the illness all about. Experts say that diabetes is a chronic disease, which develop among people who have the inability to utilize the glucose in their food to be used as energy. The illness develops when the accumulated glucose stays in the person […]