Browse Category: Women's Health
Do you or someone you know suffer from fibroids? I have to be honest here - before I started researching this topic I completely blanked on what fibroids were – and I’m a woman! So, what are fibroids? What causes them – and can they be cured? Keep reading to find out all the answers.
Lipstick. Perhaps one of women’s favorite cosmetics. The perfect accessory. Without it, many women feel naked. It has become a symbol of adult sexuality and maturity, often the first cosmetic that teenagers are allowed to apply. It makes women feel sexy, confident and desirable. But at what cost? Painting your lips red may actually mean painting your lips with small amounts of lead. Ahhh . . . what women will do for the sake of beauty.
Holidays can be one of the most joyous times of the year, but they can add tremendous stress, not to mention a ton of calories, to your already stressful (and calorie-laden) life if you don’t prepare ahead.
Would you be surprised to learn that women spend more time surfing the Internet than their male counterparts?
According to the report
Women on the Web: How Women are Shaping the Internet, they spend a good 8% more. These figures include e-mailing, instant messaging and browsing the various social networks, but it also includes the time spent searching for topics of interest.
After British researchers found traces of chemicals called
parabens in breast cancer patient tissues, scientists are now calling for a review on the use of these potentially dangerous compounds.
What’s even more disturbing? Well, these parabens are found in something that you likely use
every single day.
In recent months, the issue of “breast density” has received more widespread publicity. This bit of information has been contained all along in your mammogram report, but no one was talking about it.
Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa, and
other eating disorders have been traditionally perceived as illnesses primarily affecting young women, and on the rare occasion, young men. But new reports are showing a growing trend in older women who have either recently developed eating disorders, or have had them since a young age and have never successfully recovered.
fem•i•nist [
fem-uh-nist]
noun 1. an advocate of social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men.
I don’t call myself a feminist, frankly because I find the term to be rather tautologous. As a young female professional, saying I am pro-women’s rights is like a botanist saying they are pro-plants… well, no kidding, where would you be without them? Certainly, there are more organized sociopolitical movements that may warrant the designation but, in general, I’m content to call myself a woman and have the rest implied.
There’s been a great deal of
controversy over the topic of contraception over the years, but especially as of late. Not everyone agrees what the true role of contraception should be, although each has his or her own opinion. Regardless of those views, what researchers have come to learn through scientific study is that contraception is actually
saving lives.
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7, 2012Mommy bloggers are a modern-day version of Dr. Spock. They have become the cyberspace role models for moms everywhere and are taking the Internet by storm. There are mommy blogger boot camps, conferences, events, summits, retreats, networks, clubs, magazines… mommy bloggers here, mommy bloggers there, mommy bloggers everywhere.
A mother’s wisdom guides us through the tough times in life. Yet, so often when mom is doling out advice, it goes in one ear and out the other. Or does it?
In our continuing series celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, we wanted to take a look at more than just babies. A mother’s bond with her child is most often one that stands the test of time. She loves you more than words can express. So . . . isn’t it conceivable that she
really does know best?
Everyone knows a few old wives’ tales about
pregnancy. Having a pet cat could kill you; indulging in certain cravings will create a happier baby; a full moon may induce labor, etc. Many of these myths have something to do with the almost-certain crazy food cravings you'll have, which in turn will make you force your husband into going down to the 7-11 to buy Twinkies and a Big Gulp at 3 a.m.
***UPDATE: Igniting the SPARK for Change
Ah, the sweet smell of success. Julia Bluhm’s tireless crusade against Photoshopped images in teen girl-targeting magazines has paid off. In May, Bluhm protested in front of Seventeen Magazine’s New York office demanding for change: at least one unaltered photo spread per month.
Not only did Seventeen Magazine comply, they further promised to “not to change the faces or body size of their models, to listen to readers’ feedback and to celebrate beauty in all of its diverse shapes, sizes and colors.” Seventeen Magazine’s top editor, Ann Shoket, has vowed henceforth to reserve Photoshop for its original intended purpose: to remove stray hairs, clothing wrinkles, and the like.
You trust that hospital equipment is properly sterilized before it’s used on you . . . right? And that your safety is a hospital or clinic's number one concern? But what if it’s not? What happens when something goes wrong? And what if the danger comes from seemingly harmless items that don’t get a second thought, such as ultrasound gel?
When I was asked to write a piece about Mother’s Day, it really got me thinking . . . where and when did Mother’s Day originate? Or is it just another Hallmark holiday? And does every mom have the joyous day that the media promotes?
So . . . Let’s begin with the beginning!
Does the thought of natural childbirth frighten you? Would you prefer not to take any medications that could affect you or your soon-to-be-born baby? If you would like to experience childbirth in its fullest, but don’t wish experience the pain, HypnoBirthing may just be the answer for you!
It starts off sounding like a joke: “Did you ever hear the one about the lady that wanted to look like Barbie so much that she . . . (insert punch line here).” Except it’s not a joke. A 51 year old England resident, Sarah Burge calls herself a “Human Barbie” and has spent nearly a million dollars for reconstructive surgery in an effort to be a splitting image of Mattel’s infamous doll.
The House of Representatives is always a hub for debate, but few are as controversial as the current discussion over contraception coverage. Broaching the sensitive subjects of religion and gender rights, this conversation has all ingredients that make up a heated sociopolitical battle.
Today, March 8, 2012 we join women across the country – and across the globe – in celebration International Women’s Day. Here at Insiders Health we have chosen three influential women to recognize. Each of these women, in her own way, has contributed to standing up for women’s rights: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us as we highlight the works of Jean Kilbourne, Somaly Mam and Betty Ford.
Today, March 8, 2012 we join women across the country – and across the globe – in celebration International Women’s Day. Here at Insiders Health we have chosen three influential women to recognize. Each of these women, in her own way, has contributed to standing up for women’s rights: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join us as we highlight the works of Jean Kilbourne, Somaly Mam and Betty Ford.
