Browse Category: Women's Health
Published: September 02, 2010
When it comes to antidepressants and the number of depressed individuals, research reveals a disturbing trend. According to the CDC, an alarming 1 in 20 people are suffering from depression. Also, approximately 230 million antidepressant prescriptions are filled every year.
One would think there would be an inverse relationship - or as the rate of antidepressant use increased, the rate of people battling depression would decrease. However, that is not the case.
Published: August 30, 2010
It’s only human nature to want to look as good as you possibly can. Doing so delivers nice rewards - including a huge boost to your emotional and mental health. But how far are you willing to mindlessly go?
In a recent test 100% of makeup testers found in department stores were contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Whether located at a posh uptown store or in the suburbs, potentially dangerous germs such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and even E. coli were found.
Published: August 26, 2010
Menopause, or the change of life, certainly leads to changes. Ask anyone woman going through this transition right now and chances are they’ll wholeheartedly agree. Some good . . . some, not so much. But unwanted weight gain doesn’t have to be one of the changes.
Published: August 09, 2010
Whether referred to by the technically correct term or as “the change,” it is true menopause marks a transformation - a new beginning in a woman’s life. And thankfully, the notion that menopause is the beginning of the end is no longer acceptable. These days most women can expect to live as much as one third of her life after the onset of menopause.
Published: June 24, 2010
Pregnancy is generally a joyous time in a woman’s life. And a mother always hopes that her baby will be the perfect bundle of joy. The truth is, however, that many babies are born with diseases, disorders, and birth defects – some for no apparent reason. Thankfully, scientists have discovered that incorporating one simple nutrient can be instrumental in mitigating such disorders as Down Syndrome, and even dementia.
Published: June 07, 2010
Research has shown that hormones taken orally, rather than through the skin, have greater health risks. Those of you who have been prescribed hormone replacement therapy pills can contact your healthcare provider and ask for a cream instead. You can control what goes into your hormone replacement therapy. You do not have to be subjected to the chemicals used by big pharmaceutical companies.
Published: June 03, 2010
Many people in the medical and holistic community have their eyes focused on Vitamin D. It is no surprise that it is now recommended for pregnant women. The Pediatric Academic Societies (also known as PAS) presented some interesting facts at a recent annual meeting that they held.
Published: May 17, 2010
When it comes to a healthy diet, there are both healthy and unhealthy fats that you can take in. Recent studies show that women in particular have different responses to different kinds of nutritional fats. The two fats most closely studied were trans fats and omega-3 fats. Below, we examine how women are affected by both, especially when it comes to reproductive health.
Published: March 11, 2010
If you’re a woman, trips to the doctor for that annual exam need to go beyond check of weight and cholesterol screenings as you age. The longer you live, the more susceptible you are to diseases and conditions that could have been prevented—or treated to improve the quality of life—if only common health screenings had be done. So, which tests do you need, and when? Let’s take a look at the top six must-have health tests for women . . .
Published: February 25, 2010
Do you hear your biological clock ticking? Or do you feel like you still have time to have a healthy baby, even though you’re “getting along in years”? If you’ve waited to get pregnant until your mid-30s – or even later - you’re definitely not alone! In today’s world, more and more women are choosing to have children later in life. Over the past fifteen years, the number of women that are having children after 35 has increased more than 200 percent. With that said, there are important things you should know about getting pregnant after that “milestone” age.
